At New Horizons Therapy NY, we offer mindfulness-based therapies to help individuals navigate the challenges of mood disorders and cultivate greater emotional balance.

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How Mindfulness Helps with Mood Disorders:

Mindfulness encourages a non-reactive awareness of your thoughts and feelings as they arise, without judgment. This approach can be particularly beneficial for mood disorders by:

• Increasing awareness of emotional patterns: Mindfulness helps you recognize early signs of mood changes, allowing for proactive intervention.

• Reducing rumination: By anchoring your attention to the present moment, mindfulness can help break free from repetitive negative thoughts that often accompany depression.

• Cultivating self-compassion: Mindfulness fosters a more accepting and kind relationship with yourself, counteracting self-criticism that can exacerbate mood disorders.

• Promoting emotional regulation: Mindfulness enhances your ability to observe and manage your emotions, leading to greater stability.

 

Mood Disorders We Treat:

• Major Depressive Disorder: Characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms that significantly impact daily life.

• Bipolar Disorder: Involves shifts between periods of depression and periods of mania or hypomania, characterized by elevated mood, energy, and impulsivity.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A type of depression related to changes in seasons and decreased sunlight exposure.

 

Our Mindfulness-Based Approaches:

Our therapists integrate various mindfulness techniques to address mood disorders, including:

• Mindful breathing: Focusing on the breath as an anchor to the present moment, reducing rumination and promoting calmness.

• Loving-kindness meditation: Cultivating feelings of compassion and kindness towards oneself and others, fostering self-acceptance.

• Mindful walking: Engaging in gentle movement while paying attention to bodily sensations and the surrounding environment.

• Gratitude practices: Focusing on positive aspects of life to shift perspective and enhance mood.

 

Regain Control of Your Emotional Well-being:

If you're struggling with a mood disorder, mindfulness-based therapies at New Horizons Therapy NY can provide you with the tools and support you need to manage your emotions, improve your mood, and live a more fulfilling life.