Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA-2)

  • Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA-2)

    Mehling, W. E., Acree, M., Stewart, A., Silas, J., & Jones, A. (2018)

  • This version is offered for personal reflection and educational purposes.
    It is not intended as a clinical or diagnostic assessment.

     

    Below is a list of statements. Please indicate how often each statement applies to you in daily life.

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  • 1. When I am tense I notice where the tension is located in my body. *
  • 2. I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body. *
  • 3. I notice where in my body I am comfortable. *
  • 4. I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up.*
  • 5. I ignore physical tension or discomfort until they become more severe.*
  • 6. I distract myself from sensations of discomfort. *
  • 7. When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to power through it. *
  • 8. I try to ignore pain. *
  • 9. I push feelings of discomfort away by focusing on something. *
  • 10. When I feel unpleasant body sensations, I occupy myself with something else so I don’t have to feel them.*
  • 11. When I feel physical pain, I become upset. *
  • 12. I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort. *
  • 13. I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying about it.*
  • 14. I can stay calm and not worry when I have feelings of discomfort or pain.*
  • 15. When I am in discomfort or pain I can’t get it out of my mind. *
  • 16. I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted by things happening around me.*
  • 17. I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even when there is a lot going on around me.*
  • 18. When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture.*
  • 19. I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted. *
  • 20. I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body. *
  • 21. I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a part of me is in pain or discomfort.*
  • 22. I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole. *
  • 23. I notice how my body changes when I am angry. *
  • 24. When something is wrong in my life I can feel it in my body. *
  • 25. I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful experience. *
  • 26. I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy when I feel comfortable.*
  • 27. I notice how my body changes when I feel happy / joyful. *
  • 28. When I feel overwhelmed I can find a calm place inside. *
  • 29. When I bring awareness to my body I feel a sense of calm. *
  • 30. I can use my breath to reduce tension.*
  • 31. When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by focusing on my body/breathing.*
  • 32. I listen for information from my body about my emotional state. *
  • 33. When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels. *
  • 34. I listen to my body to inform me about what to do. *
  • 35. I am at home in my body. *
  • 36. I feel my body is a safe place.*
  • 37. I trust my body sensations. *

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