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Aviva's MeditationsRest MeditationListen before bed to unwind and rest easier. This meditation incorporates concepts from ACT-I and CBT-I to offer a gentle and compassionate approach to addressing sleep struggles.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0505 min
Aviva's MeditationsSlow and Steady Breathing PracticeA guided introduction to slow, steady breathing, also known as resonant or soothing rhythm breathing, designed to support calm, focus, and heart rate balance. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Gilbert for his teachings.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2904 min
Aviva's Meditations2-Minute Guided Grounding MeditationThis 2-minute guided grounding meditation can be a powerful tool during uncertain times. When life feels unpredictable, the mind may spiral into worry, making it harder to focus and feel at ease. Whether you're new to meditation and looking for a simple way to start or an experienced practitioner wanting a moment of stability, this short grounding practice can help anchor you to the present.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2702 min
Aviva's MeditationsFinding Your Center In Times Of ChangeFinding Your Center in Times of Change is a guided meditation to help you feel grounded, soften to uncertainty, and meet change with compassion and steady presence.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2305 min
Aviva's MeditationsMountain MeditationThis adapted version of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mountain Meditation is designed to help you feel grounded and steady during uncertainty.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2105 min
Aviva's MeditationsGratitude MeditationInfluenced by my ACBS SW Peer Supervision Group, Dahn Yoga, and Allina HealthSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1506 min
Aviva's MeditationsModifed RAIIN MeditationThis modified RAIIN meditation is influenced by Tara Brach, Michele McDonald, Paul Gilbert, Zindel Segal, Dennis and Laura Silberstein Tirch, and Kelly Wilson. This guided meditation is designed to be revisited. RAIN helps cultivate an inner sense of warmth and openness, broaden perspectives, and release limiting stories, allowing you to approach yourself with more kindness. In this modified version, there is a second letter, “I,” to RAIIN, which I will explain during the meditation.Subscribe and leave a review!...
2024-11-2710 min
Bucket List CareersCareer Pivots at Any Age: Insights from Therapist to Coach Aviva KamanderAviva Kamander, a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist for two decades in New York, discusses her transformative journey from traditional therapy to coaching mission-driven business owners. She shares valuable insights in this episode on overcoming limiting beliefs, staying true to one’s values, and achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. Listen in for inspiration from her perspective on career changes at any stage and her ongoing challenge with self-promotion in her coaching business. Tune in to explore Aviva's journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
2024-10-2417 min
Aviva's MeditationsAllowing Meditation to HappenBring attention to the body and breathe, allowing meditation to happen.Influenced by Cortland Dahl and Sharon SalzbergSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0107 min
Aviva's MeditationsNoticing NowThis meditation highlights noticing external conditions and internal states to strengthen awareness and deepen relaxation.Inspired by Tuere Sala and Kristen NeffSubscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-2906 min
Aviva's MeditationsWho Do You Want To Be?This 5-minute guided meditation offers focused breathing and self-reflection questions about your future. Enjoy!Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0504 min
Aviva's MeditationsYour Compassionate SelfThis meditation includes brief relaxation techniques with focused breathing and visualizing your compassionate self.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2106 min
Aviva's MeditationsFocused AwarenessPresent-moment awareness practices help cultivate three fundamental skills of mindfulness - sensory clarity, equanimity, and concentration.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1706 min
Aviva's MeditationsFuture You - Guided VisualizationThis guided imagery invites you to relax and explore your future self, tapping into your inner wisdom for clarity on your life's direction.Suggestion: have a journal nearby to write down your experience and follow up thoughts after the mediation.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1010 min
Aviva's MeditationsModified Breathing SpaceThis meditation promotes awareness, a calm state of mind, and a nonjudgmental approach to your experiences. Inspired by Zindel Segal's 3-minute Breathing Space and the teachings of Paul Gilbert and Dennis and Laura Tirch.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0206 min
Aviva's MeditationsGuided Meditation: Muscle Tension RelaxationThis meditation offers muscle tension exercises that promote relaxation. Many people like to practice this before bedtime.Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-3010 min