Learn how to write poetry that inspires you and your reader, from local poet J.L. Meicht!
J.L. Meicht will share how her mental health diagnoses affect her writing and how to use everyday situations as inspiration to write poetry that moves you and others.
She has been published in Arise Inc.'s Unique Magazine for 8 consecutive years and was featured in Arise Inc.'s Podcast in August 2024. She has an upcoming book to be released in May 2025, called Swallowed Whole: by Emotion. It is an all-original poetry collection on living with Mental Illness and Mood. Join us for a journey into an inspired mind!
Body Scan Meditation
I know you’re familiar with this one! In this meditation, you’ll pay attention to each part of your body in turn, from your toes up to your head. It helps you tune into your body, noticing any sensations, tension, or relaxation without trying to change anything. It’s great for grounding, relaxation and emotion regulation. A cornerstone of dialectical behavior therapy (dbt).
Preparation: Have the group find a comfortable seated or lying position and close their eyes if they’re comfortable doing so.
Breathing: Guide them to take a few deep breaths, focusing on the sensation of air entering and leaving the body.
Starting Point: Direct attention to the toes of one foot, observing any sensations without judgment.
Gradual Movement: Slowly move the focus up from the toes to the foot, ankle, and progressively through each part of the body: legs, abdomen, chest, arms, neck, and head.
Noticing Discomfort: If discomfort or tension is noticed in any area, encourage a gentle mental note without trying to change the sensation.
Whole Body Awareness: Once the scan reaches the top of the head, guide members to feel their body as a whole, embracing any sensation that arises.
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