Table 1.

Scales and sample items of the multidimensional assessment of interoceptive awareness (MAIA).

Scale name	Description	Sample questions
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.