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I'm Dr. Colleen Pearson, a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. These are my recorded guided meditations and information on why we use mindfulness in psychology.
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Dr. Colleen
Episodes
50 episodes since 2023
The Dandelion Meditation Exercise
In this Guided Meditation Exercise we find something that is bothering us, anxiety, depression, pain, any discomfort and we use visualization to tie that to a Dandelion fluff and watch it blow away in the breeze. There is a lovely ...
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March 26, 2024
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7:59
A Moonlit Journey into Dreams
There is wonder in listening to a story. A tale to take you out of your world and place you in someone else's. This sleep story takes you to a small village where Elara has found her place telling nightly stories for her neighbors before they s...
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March 19, 2024
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8:22
Whispering Woods Sleep Meditation
Let's take a journey to a beautiful forest where the ground is soft, the leaves and wind gently whisper in the night allowing you to curl up at the base of tree for a long night's rest. Why Sleep? Sleep is essential fo...
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February 27, 2024
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6:05
Starlit Sleep Journey Guided Meditation Story
Take this sleep journey under a starry night on a comfortable boat and listen to waves rock you to sleep while you dream beneath the stars.Thanks for listening. AnarinyaAll Rights Reserved
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February 20, 2024
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16:56
Morning Garden Peace Guided Meditation
Starting the day with peace can counteract the anticipatory stress of the day. This is a great morning start with butterflies, birds, the smell of flowers, and sunlight to ease joy into your day. Bathing yourself in joy and peace to bond with t...
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February 13, 2024
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25:33
Turning Empathy and Compassion Towards Yourself
It can be very difficult to show ourselves compassion and empathy, it is why I have a few different meditations that address this. It is very important. Practicing self-empathy and compassion can help manage stress by fostering a no...
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January 23, 2024
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9:58
Calm, Clarity, and Confidence Guided Meditation
Here we focus on the breath while allowing our thoughts and emotions to exist without engaging with them. This gives us a mental breath...a space to relax, even on the toughest days. This is one of the hardest things to do, so be gentle with yo...
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January 17, 2024
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7:26
Heart Centered Gratitude and Compassion Meditation
Focusing on the heart and using breath and color, we bring healing and gentleness to ourselves. We are quick to offer these to those we love when they need, even if they don't ask, but offering this to ourselves can be a struggle. This meditati...
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January 03, 2024
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13:35
Full Body Breath with Your Favorite Color
Focusing on your favorite color can create a sense of personal connection and positive emotion during meditation. It adds a subjective and enjoyable aspect to the practice. Colors are often associated with different emotions. Meditating on your...
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December 12, 2023
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13:26
Inner Stillness Guided Meditation with Body Scan
Stillness guided meditation often involves focusing on the present moment, which can help calm the mind and reduce stress. By letting go of thoughts about the past or future, you may experience a sense of relaxation. Engaging in stillness...
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November 28, 2023
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20:13
Life Breath Meditation
Breathing meditation is a fundamental practice in mindfulness and meditation traditions. It involves focusing your attention on your breath, observing it without judgment, and bringing your mind back to your breath whenever it wanders. This pra...
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November 21, 2023
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10:39
Accepting Kindness Guided Meditation
Accepting kindness, not only from others, but from yourself, is repeated quite often in guided meditation practice because it's one of the hardest things we do. I learned early on when studying mindfulness that our brains are more likely to foc...
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November 14, 2023
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7:59
Identifying Needs Guided Meditation
One of the primary goals of therapy is to discuss situations that have caused distress, think about what actions were taken, how to deal with the results, and improve for the next time. That is a very long sentence to say we work with coping sk...
November 07, 2023
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7:44
Breathing in Color and Relaxation Guided Meditation
Enjoy this guided meditation where we breath deeply, accept things so we can focus only on breathing, and then infuse our bodies with relaxation using your favorite color. This guided meditation can be used multiple times so you can easily reca...
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October 31, 2023
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17:48
5 Minute Standing Meditation
Standing meditation, also known as Zhan Zhuang, is a traditional Chinese practice that involves standing in various static postures for extended periods of time. It is commonly associated with the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong. Standing medita...
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October 24, 2023
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7:19
Expansive Compassion Guided Meditation with Smile Down
This week's guided meditation is an Expansive Compassion one. It takes us through focusing on each part of our bodies to see where we hold discomfort. Then, we send compassion to that part so we can feel what it's like. Expansive c...
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October 17, 2023
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19:31
Sleep by the Beach Meditation with Gentle Ocean Waves
There is something so calming about the beach and ocean sounds. Paired with a guided meditation it can help you on the toughest nights. This meditation can be used every night if you need help guided you through to relaxation. ...
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October 10, 2023
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12:33
Grounding Through Body Awareness Guided Meditation with Relaxing Piano Music
Grounding in your body meditation is a practice that involves bringing your awareness to your physical body and the sensations within it. Grounding in your body helps you become more aware of physical tension and stress, allowing you to release...
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October 03, 2023
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9:23
Sleep Appreciation Guided Meditation
Sleep appreciation is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. It involves recognizing the value and importance of sleep in our lives. Adequate sleep is vital for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. During deep sleep, ...
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September 26, 2023
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10:53
Letting Go of Resentment Guided Meditation
Letting go of resentment can have numerous physical, emotional, and psychological benefits. Holding onto resentment can be harmful to your overall well-being, and releasing it can lead to a more fulfilling and healthier life. Resen...
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September 19, 2023
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10:08
ASMR Cozy Fireplace during a Windy Rainstorm
The sight and sound of a roaring fire can create a relaxing and comforting ambiance. It can be a great way to unwind and enjoy a rainy evening indoors. Many people find the presence of a fire soothing and stress-relieving. Watching the flames d...
September 14, 2023
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1:00:39
Arriving, Gathering, and Expanding Guided Meditation
Arriving starts with your body and physical sensations, gathering your awareness of your breathing in your body, and then expanding attention outward to encompass your whole body and your environment. Guided meditation can be a v...
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September 12, 2023
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8:52
The Moving World Guided Meditation
This meditation is part of the "sitting with it" meditations. It takes you through noticing the world around you, paying attention to each of your senses one at a time to be sure to notice the transient, impermanent nature of things. <...
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September 05, 2023
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5:59
Removing Labels Guided Meditation
We all assign labels to others but have you ever slowed down to listen to them, clearly? Have you ever stopped to contemplate the automatic nature of the labels and how you could change your impression simply by seeing them as an individu...
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August 30, 2023
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6:43
Your Brain is a Library
This episode is about imagining your brain (memory) as a library. This helps you to remember that you have the ability to leave the anxiety, depression, or stress aisles and move to one that is happier to switch up your mood. This ...
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August 29, 2023
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3:39