What mindfulness is
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment — breath, body, sounds, thoughts and feelings — with curiosity rather than judgement. It is a skill that grows with practice.
TNI’s published approach includes mindfulness practices as part of holistic care, alongside evidence-based therapy.
How it can support recovery
- Noticing early signs of stress, low mood or anxiety
- Riding out a craving without acting on it, by observing how it rises and fades
- Reducing the pull of worry about the past or future
- Improving rest and relaxation
- Responding to difficult emotions with more self-compassion
Simple practices
Mindfulness does not require special equipment or experience. Practices may include slow, focused breathing; a brief body scan to notice tension; mindful walking; or pausing to name what you are feeling. Short, regular practice is more helpful than occasional long sessions.
Part of a wider plan
Mindfulness complements, rather than replaces, clinical treatment. It works well alongside counselling, CBT and relapse prevention, giving women tools they can continue to use after treatment.