Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) Online
Teacher: Natalie Bell, PT, CMF
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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8-week course designed to cultivate the skills of self-compassion. MSC was developed by Kristin Neff, the pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion and the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself; and Christopher Germer, a clinical psychologist who specializes in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy and the author of many books including The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion.
MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. The course consists of eight weekly, 2 1/2 – hour sessions, along with a ½ day retreat. Each weekly class offers a lively blend of instruction, group discussion, meditation practice and class exercises – all in a supportive and nourishing environment.
Participants will learn “home” self-compassion practices that they can easily incorporate into their daily life and that serve as valuable interventions for moments of challenge and distress.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Teacher: Roger Nolan, PsyD, LMFT
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the basics of cognitive therapy, such as awareness of distortions in thinking, with ancient mindfulness practices. This combination helps us to see upsetting, automatic thoughts as simply moment-to-moment events rather than as solid facts, and allows us to disengage from them and return to the reality of the present moment. As we learn to recognize our automatic reactions toward situations, people, and things; awareness gives us more choice in how we might respond to them. In this way, we are changing how we relate to thoughts and situations, which, in turn, decreases depression and anxiety. Through daily mindfulness practice, we can learn new ways of relating to life’s challenges, and negative mind states can be replaced by positive habits of awareness, acceptance, and self-kindness. In addition, cognitive therapy strategies and action plans provide specific coping skills that may prevent future negative mind states.
MBCT is a skills-building course designed for individuals who have suffered from recurring depression and anxiety. The course consists of eight weekly 2 1/2 hour classes and a day-long retreat. Classes include guided mindfulness practices, mindful movement, in-class exercises, and discussion. There are also home practice assignments to be completed between sessions. The structure of MBCT requires strong commitment and work, but the rewards can be profound and lasting.
Mindfulness for Families with Children (6-12 years)
Teacher: Ashley Graber, MA, LMFT
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Today’s families are facing unprecedented pressures from the demands of professional careers, high expectations in education, hours of homework, extracurricular activities, living in a congested city and dealing with lots of traffic! Unfortunately, overwhelm and stress is becoming the new normal.
This 4-week introduction to Mindfulness class is designed for all types of families with children ages 6-12, who are seeking practical skills and tools to reduce their stress and create a calmer, happier and more connected home.
A Taste of Mindful Eating
Teacher: Michelle Schnider, MA, HC
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Transform your relationship with your body, food and break free from unhealthy habits. Learn to end the struggle so often associated with eating and dieting, such as calorie counting, overeating, emotional eating and the stress around what it is you should or shouldn’t be eating. With simple mindfulness practices learn to be more gentle with yourself, more in tune with your inner wisdom and learn what it is you really are hungry for.
In this 6-week interactive course participants will be introduced to various mindfulness practices including meditations, eating exercises, visualizations, self- compassion practices and more. Each class will consist of group discussions, exercises and will have weekly home practices with self- reflection to cultivate a more balanced and positive relationship to eating and weight. This supportive and nourishing environment is the perfect place to learn how to overcome eating challenges and start to fully enjoy your food.
Deepening Mindful Self-Compassion
Teacher: Natalie Bell, PT, CMF
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Deepening Mindful Self-Compassion is a brand-new course for MSC graduates to more deeply explore the major Mindful Self-Compassion practices. This course provides a unique opportunity to learn how to personalize loving-kindness practices and an inner compassionate voice that motivates and inspires deeper self-acceptance and compassion.
During this lively, interactive 8-week course, participants will have more time with certain practices to explore and improve relationships, including challenging ones. Uncover compassion and forgiveness through interactive discussions and exercises, while learning how to work more skillfully with difficult emotions. Embrace life more fully with Practices of Gratitude, Savoring, and Self Appreciation.