In this presentation, our faculty member Dr. Laura Petracek talks about the case of Michael, a client presenting with substance abuse issues.

In this section she explores the role of practical mindfulness skills, such as breathing exercises, the thought record, and self-soothing practices, in enhancing present moment awareness.

Here are some highlights we’ve extracted from the video:

* Mindfulness helps clients with substance abuse issues to focus on the present moment, increasing overall well-being.
* It also helps clients to become more aware of negative thoughts and self-criticism, allowing them to challenge such thoughts, and replace them with more realistic thoughts.
* Mindfulness exercises, such as boxed breathing and self-soothing techniques, allow clients to manage overwhelming emotions and develop self-compassion.

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