Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness

Directions: Please indicate how often each statement applies to you generally in daily life. 1. Never and 5. Always
Your Name*
1. When I am tense I notice where the tension is located in my body.*
1 2 3 4 5
2. I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body.*
1 2 3 4 5
3. I notice where in my body I am comfortable.*
1 2 3 4 5
4. I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up.*
1 2 3 4 5
5. I do not notice (I ignore) physical tension or discomfort until they become more severe.*
1 2 3 4 5
6. I distract myself from sensations of discomfort.*
1 2 3 4 5
7. When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to power through it.*
1 2 3 4 5
8. When I feel physical pain, I become upset.*
1 2 3 4 5
8. When I feel physical pain, I become upset.*
1 2 3 4 5
9. I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort.*
1 2 3 4 5
10. I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying about it.*
1 2 3 4 5
11. I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted by things happening around me.*
1 2 3 4 5
12. I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even when there is a lot going on around me.*
1 2 3 4 5
13. When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture.*
1 2 3 4 5
14. I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted.*
1 2 3 4 5
15. I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body.*
1 2 3 4 5
16. I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a part of me is in pain or discomfort.*
1 2 3 4 5
17. I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole.*
1 2 3 4 5
18. I notice how my body changes when I am angry.*
1 2 3 4 5
19. When something is wrong in my life I can feel it in my body.*
1 2 3 4 5
20. I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful experience.*
1 2 3 4 5
21. I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy when I feel comfortable.*
1 2 3 4 5
22. I notice how my body changes when I feel happy / joyful.*
1 2 3 4 5
23. When I feel overwhelmed I can find a calm place inside.*
1 2 3 4 5
24. When I bring awareness to my body I feel a sense of calm.*
1 2 3 4 5
25. I can use my breath to reduce tension.*
1 2 3 4 5
26. When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by focusing on my body/breathing.*
1 2 3 4 5
27. I listen for information from my body about my emotional state.*
1 2 3 4 5
28. When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels.*
1 2 3 4 5
29. I listen to my body to inform me about what to do.*
1 2 3 4 5
30. I am at home in my body.*
1 2 3 4 5
31. I feel my body is a safe place.*
1 2 3 4 5
32. I trust my body sensations.*
1 2 3 4 5
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Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness

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