Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Learn Mindfulness for Mental Resilience in Live Online classes or Self Paced individual instruction, or Coaching for applied growth and insight.
Mindfulness has transformed my own life. That’s why I want to share mindfulness with you.
- If you are an individual seeking relief from depression or anxiety
- If you struggle with self-criticism, and overthinking
- If you are looking to develop increased personal insight and greater mental resilience
- Or if you are a healthcare provider looking for resources for your patients
There is something here for you.
I invite you to explore the information I’ve provided and contact me with any questions.
Mindfulness and MBCT
Mindfulness may be described as a human capacity which can be trained and cultivated
- to become fully aware of body sensations, perceptions, feelings , thoughts, impulses
- as these arise in awareness in the present moment
- and to do this with curiosity and kindness, without self judgment or criticism
- so to be able to see clearly what is truly happening and to gain the capacity to respond in ways which serve one’s own best interest and the best interest of others.
MBCT is a scientifically validated deep dive into Mindfulness Meditation and Mindful Living.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a structured 8-week program that combines mindfulness meditation practices with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.
Originally developed to help people break the cycle of recurrent depression, it has proven success in helping people with anxiety. By finding a new relationship with one’s own thoughts it may help people with many forms of chronic unhappiness and distress as well as become a path to increased self-awareness and insight.
MBCT is different from counseling and psychotherapy because it is an educational intervention based on experiential learning.
While beneficial for people with depressive or anxiety disorders many people who have no mental health diagnosis have found it beneficial.
What Can I Do For You?
I teach the eight week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. (see course information for details).
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a structured, 8-week group program of experiential education that combines ancient mindfulness meditation with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.
Participants meet weekly in closed group sessions (in person or on-line) for 2 to 2.5 hours for teaching and guided meditations, which are followed by group discussions to explore and learn from actual experiences.
“At home practice” between classes is supported by recorded guided meditations and printed material. There is a five to six hour “Day of Practice” usually on a weekend between class six and seven.
People who can’t commit to attendance on a regular weekly schedule for eight weeks may opt for self paced 1:1 instruction. This may serve the needs of those whose work schedules include shift changes, such as first responders, Doctors and Nurses, transportation and agricultural workers.
Although effective, this approach lacks the powerful benefits of group process experiential education.
Individual coaching and counseling is available to people who have completed a Mindfulness training such as MBCT or MBSR and seek support in applying Mindfulness to their own lives.
This is not psychotherapy in the usual sense, as the focus is on mindfulness practices and application through a person centred non-directive approach.
This may be in addition to traditional counseling or psychiatric care.
How Much Will It Cost Me?
You can Do It Yourself. I was a DIYer for more than 30 years, which may be why it took me so long to arrive where my path is now. See resources for some suggestions. When I began formal study to teach Mindfulness courses my own practice was amplified immeasurably. I suggest you take a course to build a strong foundation and grow from there. All my services are competitively priced, and on the Resources page I list other qualified providers.
any needThe MBCT course full tuition is $300 in advance, refundable up until the first class. There is a sliding fee scale which can accomodate any need.
1:1 self paced instruction is priced at $100 per one hour session and supports the use of either of these two books, depending on the participant’s goals:
The Mindful Way Through Depression: Coauthored by MBCT developers J. Mark G. Williams and Zindel Segal with Jon Kabat-Zinn.
The Mindful Way Workbook: By John D. Teasdale, Mark Williams, and Zindel Segal.
Availability is limited.
1:1 coaching is priced at $100 per hourly session.
Availability is limited.