Table 2 Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, English version*

1.a

When I am tense, I notice where the tension is located in my body

2.a

I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body

3.a

I notice where in my body I am comfortable

4.a

I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up

5.b

I ignore physical tension or discomfort until they become more severe (R)

6.b

I distract myself from sensations of discomfort (R)

7.b

When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to power through it (R)

8.b

I try to ignore pain (R)

9.b

I push feelings of discomfort away by focusing on something (R)

10.b

When I feel unpleasant body sensations, I occupy myself with something else so I

don’t have to feel them (R)

11.c

When I feel physical pain, I become upset (R)

12.c

I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort (R)

13.c

I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying about it

14.c

I can stay calm and not worry when I have feelings of discomfort or pain

15.c

When I am in discomfort or pain I can’t get it out of my mind (R)

16.d

I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted by things happening

around me

17.d

I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even when there is a lot

going on around me

18.d

When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture

19.d

I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted

20.d

I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body

21.d

I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a part of me is in pain or

discomfort

22.d

I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole

23.e

I notice how my body changes when I am angry

24.e

When something is wrong in my life, I can feel it in my body

25.e

I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful experience

26.e

I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy, when I feel comfortable

27.e

I notice how my body changes when I feel happy / joyful

28.f

When I feel overwhelmed, I can find a calm place inside

29.f

When I bring awareness to my body, I feel a sense of calm

30.f

I can use my breath to reduce tension

31.f

When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by focusing on my body/

breathing

32.g

I listen for information from my body about my emotional state

33.g

When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels

34.g

I listen to my body to inform me about what to do

35.h

I am at home in my body

36.h

I feel my body is a safe place

37.h

I trust my body sensations