Angela U. Seymour, LPC

02/20/2026

🌊 The “Leaves on a Stream” visualization is one of the most classic ACT mindfulness practices. It helps you observe thoughts without clinging to them, letting them drift by like leaves floating downstream. Here’s a guided script you can use for a 5 minute practice:

🍃 Guided “Leaves on a Stream” Visualization (5 minutes)

Step 1: Settle In
• Sit comfortably, close your eyes if you like.
• Take a slow breath in… and out…
• Bring your attention to the present moment.

Step 2: Imagine the Stream
• Picture yourself sitting beside a gentle stream.
• The water flows steadily, calm and continuous.
• Leaves float by on the surface, carried downstream.

Step 3: Place Thoughts on Leaves
• As thoughts arise — whether words, images, or feelings — gently place each one on a leaf.
• Watch it drift away downstream.
• No need to push or chase; just let it float.

Step 4: Return to the Stream
• If your mind wanders, simply notice it and place that wandering thought on another leaf.
• Keep returning to the stream, observing the flow.

Step 5: Continue for 5 Minutes
• Allow thoughts to come and go, each one resting on a leaf.
• Notice the space between you and your thoughts.
• You are the observer, not the stream, not the leaves.

Step 6: Close Gently
• After 5 minutes, take a deep breath.
• Open your eyes, and carry this sense of spaciousness into your next action.
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The world is full of its 10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows. Our job isn’t to run away from the difficulties or cling on to the wonderful experiences—our job is to see this world clearly for what it is, and to add our measure of beauty and compassion from a noble heart. 🤍

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DBT : Mindfulness Module. Being Mindful does not always mean calming down.
Being mindful is about the ability to self regulate when situations begin to, or indeed do - underwhelm or overwhelm us. To stay centred and grounded when outside stimuli begin to affect us.

• Our 'ventral state' as referred to in the photo is '' a state of safety and social engagement, where the nervous system is calm and open to connection. It's characterized by feelings of ease, connection, and the ability to engage with others and the world around us''.

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