Introduction to Mindfulness - Dean Amory

Participant 3
How was the course helpful to you in your recovery?
It was helpful in the sense that it helped me to meditate and I’m
meant to be doing that for my 11 th step.
It’s helped me to stay more in the present moment I’m not as
stressed because I’m more relaxed and clear headed, not miles ahead
or behind (myself)
How could the course have been more helpful to you?
The long body scan at the start could’ve been shorter, to build things
up more gradually. More yoga and to start it earlier in the course The
homework – like a journal, you can look over how you’ve changed
during the week, like keeping yourself in check and on the ball… to
be aware of your behaviour and how you’re reacting so you can
change in time before drastic consequences.
What was a key moment in your experience of the course?
I really liked the yoga.
I liked how we chatted about things, the friendly atmosphere; it was
never awkward or uneasy.
What was the most challenging part of the course for you?
The long periods of meditation and the body scan… trying to stay
mindful without daydreaming.
What impact has the course had on:
(1) Dealing with your addiction and cravings
I’m doing the 11th step so it helped by helping me to meditate, to do
the 11th step. It’s definitely helped, without a doubt, the combination
of both (the 12 steps and the Mindfulness). Tony seems to have a
good understanding of the steps.
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