Making Time for Mindfulness: MBCT For Busy People Virtual Classroom
New Class Begins wednesday, March 20, 2019, 12:00p-12:45p
In this program, we will be grappling directly with the question of how to make more time for enjoying life by investing a little time in mindfulness. The answer lies in learning skills that limit mindlessly avoiding stress (inefficient), and promote mindfully taking action to better resolve or relate to stress (efficient).
I am excited to announce that I will be offering a 10-Week Mindfulness Training Workshop that is grounded in the internationally recognized and evidence-based program, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and infused with the added focus of bringing mindfulness into an already busy life. Training sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 12:00p - 12:45p by video/phone conference beginning March 20, 2019.
I developed this program for those of us who:
Have trouble finding the time to meditate
Sometimes feel overwhelmed by stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression
Feel constantly pulled in different directions by demanding time and energy commitments
Struggle to bring better balance to work, life, and self-care
Want to deepen our practice and find ease with practicing more regularly
Never meditated before or struggled with developing a regular meditation practice using a self-directed app, book, video, or meditation resource
Want to benefit from hearing feedback from a group of peers encountering similar challenges and discoveries while learning mindfulness
May like to learn mindfulness along with a friend, colleague, or family member
Benefit from the structure and accountability of a class environment
When presented to small groups, MBCT is traditionally taught in 2-hour long weekly sessions over the course of 8 weeks. As a Qualified MBCT Instructor, I have adapted the program so that it can fit into a lunch break and cuts out the time to commute to and from a physical meeting space. I've also selected daily mindfulness exercises of only 20-35 minutes per day that can more readily fit into an already packed schedule.
It doesn't take very complicated math at all to show how the 24 hours in a day are quickly exhausted by work hours and daily tasks like commuting, preparing healthy meals, family commitments, exercise, and (of course) sleep. Considering how the subway has no regard for our precious time, it's no wonder so many of us feel that time pressure is a major obstacle in our lives!
Here are some points about logistics:
I will be using Google Meet as the connectivity platform, which is compatible with most devices and does not require any software download.
The video conference function is recommended but not required, so you can choose to join the meetings using audio only if that is preferred.
I have limited space in my office to accommodate 3-4 participants who may prefer to attend meetings in person.
Participation in group discussion is strongly encouraged, and the content of all discussions will focus exclusively on mindfulness training experiences rather than sharing personal stories.
The fees for Cigna members will be the standard copay for a regular visit. For non-Cigna members, the full program tuition is $750, which is reimbursable using out-of-network insurance benefits, and negotiable in cases of financial hardship.
If you know anyone who might like to join the group, please feel welcome to forward along this email or put them in contact with me.
Space is limited, and a group of about 8-10 participants would be ideal. Please let me know as soon as possible if you'd like to commit to this and reserve a seat or would like to join but need more time to consider.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a structured, evidence-based program, developed by leading authors in the field of mindfulness research, tailored toward individuals seeking to learn in a small-group environment. Features and benefits include:
Learn how to relate to stress, depression, and anxiety in more healthy ways
Especially effective for those who have been depressed before
Practice with audio recordings of guided mindfulness meditations
Helpful worksheets, handouts, and journaling exercises
Step-by-step instruction on how to use meditation to stay in the here-and-now
Practical tools for tackling everyday problems
Up-to-date techniques from the latest research (click here for details)
Engaging, live mindfulness exercises