JPPS Wellbeing

Mindful Monsters – Listening Liam

The Mindful Monsters Program is a Mindfulness program which uses memorable monster characters to help us learn portable techniques for calming the body and focusing the mind. 

This week’s Mindful Monster is Listening Liam. Liam sometimes feels overwhelmed by the sensory input around him – colour and movement and other visual stimulation can distract him from finding his focus. 

Liam takes a moment to reduce sensory stimulation and spend some time focusing on sound. He closes his eyes and spends a few minutes listening to what he can hear in the environment around him. As he listens, he asks himself – 

• Is this a familiar sound? Can I name what it is?
• Is it a long sound or a short sound?
• Is it pleasant or unpleasant?
• What does the sound remind me of?

By tuning in to the sounds in his environment, Liam quietens down his busy thoughts and helps himself to calm his body and mind. 

Liam could also choose to listen to some soothing music or some meditation to help him to feel more relaxed and focused.

Laura Serong

Student Wellbeing Officer