Noticing |
Awareness of uncomfortable, comfortable, and neutral body sensations |
I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up. |
Not-Distracting |
Tendency not to ignore or distract oneself from sensations of pain or discomfort |
I distract myself from sensations of discomfort. |
Not-Worrying |
Tendency not to worry or experience emotional distress with sensations of pain or discomfort |
I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort. |
Attention Regulation |
Ability to sustain and control attention to body sensations |
I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body. |
Emotional Awareness |
Awareness of the connection between body sensations and emotional states |
I notice how my body changes when I am angry. |
Self-Regulation |
Ability to regulate distress by attention to body sensations |
When I feel overwhelmed I can find a calm place inside. |
Body Listening |
Active listening to the body for insight |
I listen for information from my body about my emotional state. |
Trusting |
Experience of one’s body as safe and trustworthy |
I feel my body is a safe place. |
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