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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group - Online - October 12\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) welcomes clients for our Family & Friends Group. \nDate and Time: Wednesdays from 5pm – 7pm beginning October 12\, 2022 until January 4\, 2023. \nWhere: Online \nAbout the Family & Friends Skills Group: \nThe Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those with relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education\, skills training and network building\, group members will learn how to navigate these relationships and support their own and their loved one’s well-being. \nThe F&F Group Has Four Main Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the origins\, symptoms\, and behaviours associated with BPD and emotion dysregulation.\nBetter manage and improve your relationships with those struggling with BPD or emotional dysregulation.\nIncrease resilience and promote optimism for caregivers and/or loved ones of those with BPD and/or emotional dysregulation.\nDevelop a support network with a like-minded community.\n\nCost per session \n$140 per person. Parents or family members who register together will receive a discount. \nHow to register \nFamily members and friends can register for the Family & Friends Group or for DBT Family Coaching by contacting our Administrative Team at cmbh@cmbh.space or at 416-855-2624. \nGroup Facilitators: \nJustean Lebel\nMSW\, RSW \nJustean Lebel received her Masters of Social Work from York University and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers. She recently completed the Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) Certificate Program offered by Dr. Shelley McMain at the University of Toronto and is now pursuing DBT-Linehan Board Certification in a supervised practice at the Centre for MindBody Health. \nJustean has ten years experience providing individual and group therapy to parents/relatives of individuals struggling with their mental health; she deploys Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)\, DBT\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. \nJustean specializes in providing DBT support to families of a member diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or features of emotion dysregulation. She is skilled and passionate about offering families the tools they need to effectively address their family crises. \nJustean is driven by her own healing journey through emotion dysregulation and family distress; her style is warm and honest and holds hope in everyone’s capacity to recover. \nLaura Reznick\nMFA\, MSW\, RSW \nLaura Reznick obtained her Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. She works with adults\, adolescents and families challenged by a variety of concerns. Her work is person-centered and collaborative\, using her training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy\, motivational interviewing\, Cognitive Behavior Therapy\, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Prior to joining CMBH\, Laura interned with the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training Program at Columbia University and at the DBT Adolescent Unit in Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital. \nShe has extensive experience treating adults and adolescents with personality disorders\, depression\, anxiety\, substance use disorders\, psychosis\, and eating disorders. Prior to her career as a social worker\, Laura was a doctoral candidate in English literature at City University of New York Graduate Centre. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Poetry from Hunter College\, and taught literature and writing at numerous colleges in New York City.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/family-friends-group-october-12-2022/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Expressive Arts Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 1-3pm Aug 6-27\, Sep 17-24\, Oct 1-8\, 2022 \nIn-Person \nDescription: The Expressive Arts Therapy Group is aimed at centralizing the experiences of BIPOC folx who seek support in response to interpersonal violence and have felt dismissed/othered by the mental health system. This 8-week in-person group addresses trauma using a DBT Art Therapy informed practice. \nExperience in art making is not required. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nExperience how art therapy plays a pivotal role in trauma healing by participating in activities you can continue to build on and use for yourself\nLearn new coping and resilience skills pulled from DBT for PTSD\, mindfulness and creative therapies\nBe in community with others\n\nThis workshop is best suited for: BIPOC folx affected by interpersonal violence and financial barriers. Those who find it hard to explore these issues with others without judgment\, dismissal\, or conflict. \nFormat: Weekly 2-hour in-person sessions consisting of visual arts activities\, skills training\, practice exercises\, and discussion. \nFree of Charge: Offering free group sessions to Empower members of the BIPOC community toward mental wellness. \nGroup Leaders: Lorraine Patterson\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\, and Shelley Kavanagh\, RP\, RCAT \nFor more information see the flyer here \nHow To Register \nT: 416-855-CMBH (2624 )\nE: cmbh@cmbh.space
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/expressive-arts-therapy-group/
LOCATION:CMBH\, 505 Eglinton Ave West\, Suite 200\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM - 13 Week DBT Graduate Group: Apr 21 – Jul 14\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 1:30 – 3:30pm \nWho Could Benefit? \nThe Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Graduate Group is geared towards participants who have successfully completed at least one full round of a DBT skills group (minimum 6 months)\, i.e.\, mindfulness\, distress tolerance\, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness\, and are committed to maintaining their gains\, building upon the skills they’ve learned and mastering advanced DBT skills. \nThis group is ideal for individuals who have a good basis in emotional regulation and want to progress beyond the foundational DBT skills and strengthen their resources. This group is not suitable for participants actively struggling with high-risk behaviours including suicidal or self-harm behaviour\, frequent use of crisis services\, severe addictions or significant eating disordered behaviour. We encourage such participants to complete\, or repeat\, the DBT Skills Training Group prior to considering the DBT Graduate Group. \nThe Group Has Three Main Objectives: \n\nTo build a life worth living. Participants will come up with a long-term goal\, participate in weekly check-ins to increase accountability and receive support in overcoming barriers.\nTo consolidate core DBT skill use. Each participant will provide a brief presentation\, followed by collaborative validation and/or problem solving areas in which they are stuck or avoiding.\nTo introduce advanced DBT skills. These skills are meant to help participants live a meaningful life\, feel fulfilled and trust themselves.\n\nWhat is the Curriculum? \n\nValues that support your goals with continuous monitoring of progress\nParticipant-led review of core DBT skills to consolidate learning and collaboratively overcome barriers\nDifferentiate between old ways of coping and new ways that support a life worth living\nLearn how to invest your time to achieve the best return on your investment. What will generate the most impact?\nPerfectionism\nAddictive behaviours (substances\, eating\, social media and more)\nPainful emotions not covered in DBT (loneliness\, powerlessness\, self-contempt\, fear of being happy and more)\nAdvanced interpersonal effectiveness skills\nRelationships that are no longer in your best interests\nRecovery from invalidation\nSelf-compassion\n\nClass Schedule \nThe DBT Graduate Group runs weekly on Thursdays from 1:30pm – 3:30pm via a secure virtual platform. A minimum commitment of 13 sessions (approximately 3 months) is required. \nGROUP LEADERS\n \nAnnie Chinneck Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\nRegistered Psychologist\, Experienced DBT Group Facilitator\, and Individual Therapist \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nLaura Reznick\, MSW\, RSW\nRegistered Social Worker\, Experienced DBT Group Facilitator\, and Individual Therapist  \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”0″]\nFee Schedule\nFees are $140 per 2-hour group session\, payable via credit card.\n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”0″]\nCancellation Policy\nClients will be charged if they are a no-show to a group session. An absence is considered a no-show if less than 48 hours’ notice is given.\n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”0″]\nRegistration Options\nCall us to provide your contact information and/or to receive more information regarding our groups: (416) 855-2624
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/13-week-dbt-graduate-group-online-program-apr-21-jul-14-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion - ONLINE PROGRAM: Oct 18 – Dec 13\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:(Mondays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST)\nExcluding Monday\, November 15\, 2021\nSilent Retreat: Friday\, Nov. 12\, 1 – 4 pm EST\n \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nTo register\, please download and complete the pdf registration form here  and email to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nDue to confidentiality reasons\, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion \nTo complete your registration\, please send the registration fee of $695 CAD by etransfer to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nFor more information contact: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624 ext 1 \nDue to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19\, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. \nIn order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion.  The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change.  The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit  www.centerformsc.org \nIn addition\, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information\, please visit https://scipprogram.com/ \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat.  If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. \nYou will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. \nShari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nTo register\, please download and complete the pdf registration form here  and email to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nDue to confidentiality reasons\, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion \nTo complete your registration\, please send the registration fee of $695 CAD by etransfer to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nFor more information contact: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624 ext 1 \nClick here to download the program flyer
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-online-program-oct-18-dec-13-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Training – Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship in Teletherapy
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Dr. Leslie Greenberg and Dr. Rhonda Goldman\, both internationally-renowned clinical psychologists and researchers in the field of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Drs. Greenberg and Goldman will provide a two-day online training\, “Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship in Teletherapy”. \n  \nEvent Details \nDates: Friday and Saturday\, May 14 and 15\, 2021\nTime: 11am – 2pm EST | 8am – 11am PST | 9am – 12pm MST | 10am – 1pm CST | 1pm – 4pm BRT | 4pm – 7pm GMT\nLocation: Zoom \n  \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”#register” target=”” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nThis workshop will focus upon establishing the therapeutic relationship and working with emotion in teletherapy. We will address many questions that therapists have encountered as we transition to new teletherapy platforms. Questions to be tackled will include how to set up a therapeutic alliance\, how to offer moment by moment empathic attunement\, how to deepen emotion\, and how to facilitate chair work online. Video demonstration material will be viewed and discussed. \n  \nTarget Audience \nAll health care professionals seeking to refine their skills in delivering psychotherapy in an online context. \n  \nWebinar Recording \nThis two-day webinar will be recorded. Recordings will be shared with all registrants within 5-7 days of the webinar taking place. These will be available for 60 days once the recordings are released. \n  \nCourse Fees \nIndividual Tickets \nEarly Registration Fee (Before May 1): $225.00 CAD + HST = ($254.25 CAD) \nRegular Fee (May 1 onward) $250.00 CAD + HST = ($282.50 CAD)\n \n  \nStudent Tickets* \nEarly Registration Fee (Before May 1): $175.00 CAD + HST = ($197.75 CAD) \nRegular Fee (May 1 onward) $200.00 CAD + HST = ($226.00 CAD) \n* Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n  \nPresenters \nLeslie Greenberg\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych. is one of the originators and primary developers of Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples. He is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at York University in Toronto\, Ontario. Dr. Greenberg is actively involved in the training\, research\, and development of Emotion-Focused Therapy at the Emotion-Focused Therapy Clinic. He travels throughout North America and internationally providing presentations/workshops in Emotion-Focused Therapy. He has co-authored seminal texts on emotion-focused approaches to treatment\, including Emotion in Psychotherapy (1986)\, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (1988)\, Facilitating Emotional Change (1993)\, Emotion-Focused Therapy: Coaching Clients to Work Through Emotions (2002). His more recent works include Emotion-Focused Therapy of Depression (2006)\, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: The Dynamics of Emotion\, Love and Power (2008)\, and Emotion-Focused Therapy: Theory and Practice (2010). \n[divider height=”30″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nRhonda Goldman\, Ph.D. is a Full Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has co-authored numerous texts on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her most recent volume is Deliberate Practice in Emotion-Focused Therapy (March 2021). She has also published the Clinical Handbook of Emotion-Focused Therapy (2019)\, Case Formulation in Emotion-Focused Therapy: Co-Constructing Clinical Maps for Change (2015). Other books include Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: The Dynamics of Emotion\, Love\, and Power (2008)\, Case Studies in Emotion-Focused Treatment of Depression (2007) and Learning Emotion-Focused Therapy (2004). Dr. Goldman has also prepared two training video\, published by the American Psychological Associatio\, on Emotion-Focused Therapy\, one on case formulation and the other on EFT with couples. Dr. Goldman conducts research on EFT for couples\, emotional processes\, empathy\, vulnerability\, depression\, case formulation\, and self-soothing. She teaches graduate courses in Humanistic and Experiential Psychotherapy\, Psychotherapy Seminars\, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. \nDr. Goldman is a founding board member of the International Society of Emotion-focused Therapy. She is an action editor for the journal Person-centered and Experiential Psychotherapies. She is the past-president of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. She runs Emotion-focused Therapy\, Chicago\, a private practice where she sees both couples and individuals. She travels internationally conducting training workshops for mental health professionals in Emotion-focused therapy for Couples and Individuals. \n  \nRead what experts say about the work of Dr. Greenberg and Dr. Goldman: \n“Emotion-Focused Therapy has long been recognized for its strong theoretical foundations\, powerful technical interventions\, and broad empirical support…By delineating clear and logical phases of case formulation and by illustrating them with captivating clinical materials\, Goldman and Greenberg launch the humanistic experiential tradition into new territories and make a significant contribution to the entire profession-wide shift to evidence-based practice.” \n ~ Louis G. Castonguay\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of Psychology\, Pennsylvania State University\, University Park \n“There is no doubt that Greenberg is both a pioneer and the field’s premier investigator in the important work of applying the basic research on emotions to the process of psychotherapy… A fabulous compendium of strategies for working with emotions.”  \n~ Marsha M. Linehan\, Ph.D.\nDeveloper of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, WA \n  \nRegistration Options\n \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card\nComplete a registration form (which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page) and mail it with your cheque to:\nCentre for MindBody Health\n250 Eglinton Avenue W\, Suite 200\nToronto\, ON M4R 1A7\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com\n\n\nMultiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee. \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by May 1\, 2021. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbh@cmbh.space. For cancellations made after May 1\, 2021 you may apply a credit to a future CMBH workshop. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \n  \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA  Approved for 6 CE credits.\nMDPAC  Approved for 2.75 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits per day or total of 5.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits for 2 days.\nOCSWSSW  Social workers and social service workers may use this activity towards meeting requirements of OCSWSSW’s Continuing Competence Program.\nCRPO  Psychotherapists may use this activity towards meeting requirements of the CRPO’s Quality Assurance Program. \nParticipants must attend both days of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff on both days. Participants who are unable to attend one or both days of the webinar may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits. \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Emotions-Online_Flyer-Final.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-working-with-emotions-and-the-therapeutic-relationship-in-teletherapy/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion ONLINE PROGRAM: March 22 - May 17\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:(Mondays 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST — Excluding April 26)\nSilent Retreat: Sat. April 24\, 12:00 – 3:00 pm EST \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nPLEASE NOTE:  \nIf you have previously registered and did not receive any confirmation\, please contact camilla@sharigeller.ca ASAP. We  have been experiencing technical difficulties with the online registration page and we deeply apologize for the frustration and inconvenience. We are working hard to address these issues and appreciate your patience and understanding. \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nDue to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19\, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. \nIn order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that selfcompassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit www.centerformsc.org \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. \nYou will receive certification for completion of the course provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nFor more information contact: Camilla@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624 ext 1 \nTo register\, please download and complete the pdf registration form here and email to: camilla@sharigeller.ca \nDue to confidentiality reasons\, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion \nOnce we receive the completed registration form\, an invoice will be sent for the registration fee\, that can be paid directly with a credit card. \nClick here to download the program flyer (PDF File)
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-online-program-march-22-may-17-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Shari Geller":MAILTO:drsharigeller@sharigeller.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion ONLINE PROGRAM: October 19 – December 7\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Monday Evenings: 5:30 – 8:30 pm EST\nSILENT RETREAT: Sat. November 21\, 12–3 pm EST \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nDue to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19\, this program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. \nIn order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion.  The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change.  The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit www.centerformsc.org \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. \nYou will receive certification for completion of the course provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS  FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\nUC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nFor more information contact:  Camilla@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624 ext 1 \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/8-week-msc-registration-form-october-19-december-7-2020/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-online-program-october-19-december-7-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Shari Geller":MAILTO:drsharigeller@sharigeller.ca
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SUMMARY:ON HOLD: 8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program
DESCRIPTION:ON HOLD \nMay 6 – June 24\, 2020\nWednesdays Evenings from 6:30 – 9:00 pm\nSILENT RETREAT: Sat. June 6th\, 9:30 am– 12:30 pm \n\n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer \n\nDue to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19\, this program is being offered online via a secure\, PHIPAA compliant video conferencing platform. In order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nAfter participating in this program\, you will be able to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nWhere: ONLINE GROUP VIDEO CONFERENCING \nPresenters: Dr. Shari Geller \nFee: $100 per session\, including retreat \nTotal cost of the Program: $900 \n*May be covered by extended healthcare plans. Please check with your insurance provider about your coverage. \nFor more information and INFO TO REGISTER please email Camilla@sharigeller.ca\nor call: 416-855-2624 ext 1 \nWhat to expect: \nThe MSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change. Dr. Shari Geller is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 2.5 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To insure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. \nThe following books are recommended as companions to the MSC course: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit www.centerformsc.org \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe fee for the group is $100 per session for 9 sessions\, including the silent retreat. After acceptance of your registration\, a credit card will be kept on file\, with your authorization\, which will be charged following each session. \nFor any sessions missed\, 7 calendar days are required\, including the first session\, or the full session charge will be billed. If you provide 7 calendar days’ notice\, you will not be charged for the missed session. You will receive certification for completion of the training program provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \n[button title=”Click here to download the PDF Flyer” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MSC-8-Week-Program-Flyer-May-2020.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Shari Geller":MAILTO:drsharigeller@sharigeller.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200405
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Mindful Eating (MB-EAT): 8 Week Group
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED\nNEW DATES TBA \nWHAT IS MINDFUL EATING?\nMindful eating helps you develop a new relationship with food: \n\nDifferentiate physical hunger from emotional hunger.\nGive yourself permission to enjoy eating.\nBalance knowledge about nutrition with your unique food preferences and lifestyle.\n\nMindful eating is an approach to food and eating that fosters greater awareness of the relationship between your  thoughts\, emotions and eating behaviour. It helps you be flexible in how you understand food and eating. You develop an approach  that is accepting and joyful. Mindful eating decreases overeating\, binge eating and emotional eating. Mindful eating is not a diet or weight loss plan; it is  a way of relating to food and to your body that is compassionate and balanced. \nWHO IS THE GROUP FOR?\nAll who struggle with overeating\, binge eating and emotional eating. No previous experience with mindfulness is required.  Please note that we will practice mindful eating in the majority of sessions. To obtain the greatest benefit\, it is important to participate as fully as possible. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs\, please notify us at the time of registration. We will make every effort to accommodate. \nMINDFUL EATING GROUPS\nThe Mindful Eating group meets weekly with the following goals: \n\nTo gain greater awareness of the relationship between thoughts\, emotions and eating.\nTo learn to respond to these with greater balance and flexibility.\n\nMindful eating creates a greater sense of ease and enjoyment with eating. However\, in learning mindful eating\, difficult emotions and memories related to food\, eating and body image may arise. We will not focus on working through these experiences. Instead\, we will develop skills to respond to these experiences in wise ways. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\nBy participating in this group\, you will learn to: \n\nPractice mindful eating in your daily life.\nApply your awareness of physical signals of hunger and being “full” so that you make wise eating decisions.\nApply a variety of mindfulness practices including mindfulness of breathing and walking.\nUnderstand how to balance knowledge about healthy nutrition with your unique needs and lifestyle.\nPractice making more skillful decisions about eating.\n\nTHE GROUP LEADERS\nDr. Susan Wnuk\nDr. Susan Wnuk is a clinical psychologist. She provides a therapeutic environment that is accepting\, kind and encouraging. She enjoys collaborating with clients to find new ways of responding to difficult experiences so that they can lead more fulfilling lives. Susan believes that with practice\, we can all become more skillful in meeting life’s challenges. \n\nDr. Sarah Royal\nDr. Sarah Royal is a clinical psychologist. She takes a warm\, non-judgmental\, and active approach to treatment and collaborates with clients to explore and accept their life experiences and meet their goals.  Sarah  enjoys working with clients to improve their relationship with food. \n\nSusan and Sarah have extensive experience working with people with eating disorders. Both are skilled Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)  therapists. \n\nCLASS SCHEDULE \nThis 8-week group begins on April 4\, 2020. Each session is two hours and will occur weekly from 10.00a – 12.00p\, excluding May 16 and 30. Please note that the group on May 9 will be from 1:30p – 3:30p. \nORIENTATION SESSION\nThere will be an orientation session on Wednesday March 25\, 2020 at 7.00p – 8:30p. The cost for the orientation session is $50. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nEach group session includes short talks\, guided mindfulness and mindful eating practices\, group discussion and home practices. \nREGISTRATION PROCESS\nYou will be asked to complete a 10-minute telephone interview to make sure the group is a good fit for you.  During the phone call you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the group. \nIf you would like to register or if you have inquiries about our Mindful Eating group\, please contact CMBH: \n\nPhone: 416.855.CMBH (2624)\nEmail: info@cmbh.space\n\nREGISTRATION FEE \n$120/2-hour group session. Payment by credit card. \nUpon registration\, a credit card can be kept on file. With your authorization it will be charged following each session. \nFees may be covered by extended health plans. Please check with your insurer. \nCANCELLATION POLICY \nYou will be charged if you are a no-show to a group session. An absence is considered a no-show if you do not provide 48 hours’ notice. \nWHO WE ARE\nThe Centre for MindBody Health is a warm and supportive environment. Our clinic brings together a community of skilled health care practitioners. We specialize in compassionate\, evidence-based\, emotion-focused and mindfulness-based psychotherapies.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/mindful-eating-8-week-group/
LOCATION:CMBH\, 505 Eglinton Ave West\, Suite 200\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:Self-Compassion 8-week Group
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS SELF-COMPASSION? \nSelf-compassion is treating ourselves and our suffering with kindness and care\, rather then ignoring or hurting ourselves. \nThere are three components to  self-compassion: \n\nSelf-kindness opens our hearts to suffering; it enables us to give our-selves the kindness that we need.\nSense of common humanity opens us to our inter-relatedness;  it helps us understand we are not alone.\nBalanced\, mindful awareness opens us to the present moment; we can then accept experiences with greater ease.\n\nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience. It can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being; reduced anxiety\, depression and stress; maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise; and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHO WE ARE \nCentre for MindBody Health brings together a community of skilled health care practitioners. We specialize in compassionate\, evidence-based\, emotion-focused and mindfulness-based psychotherapies. \nSELF-COMPASSION GROUPS \nThe self-compassion group meets weekly with a defined goal: \n\nFor participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices to evoke self-compassion in their daily lives. In this way\, participants build their emotional resources.\n\nCompassion is a positive energizing emotion\, However\, in learning self-compassion\, difficult emotions may arise. We won’t focus upon working through these emotions. Instead\, we will develop the skills and resources to be present (with ourselves and these emotions) in a kinder\, more compassionate way. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \nBy participating in this group\, you will learn to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in your daily life.\nApply your mindfulness and self-compassion skills in difficult moments.\nUnderstand the benefits of self-compassion.\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease and practical resources.\n\nTHE GROUP LEADERS\n[divider height=”10″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″]\n[one] \nDr. Nicola Hermanto\nDr. Nicola Hermanto is a clinical psychologist. She provides a therapeutic environment that is warm\, non-judgmental\, and collaborative to support clients in making personally meaningful and lasting changes. Nicola enjoys helping clients foster compassion and acceptance towards themselves\, as well as in their relationships with others.[/one] \n[one] \nRachel Stewart\nRachel Stewart is a registered Social Worker. Her approach balances compassionate acceptance and skill building to promote motivation and change. Rachel strives to use warmth\, respect and exploration to create safety and trust while fostering growth and resilience.[/one] \nBoth are skilled Dialectical Behaviour Therapists and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Group Leaders.\n[divider height=”10″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nCLASS SCHEDULE \nJanuary 27th – March 23rd\, 2020 (excluding Feb 17th) \nTwo-hour group sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 6 – 8 pm. Our group begins on Monday\, January 27\, 2020. \nWHO IS THE GROUP FOR? \nAll who struggle with being too hard on themselves\, or who would like to cultivate more self-kindness are welcome;  including graduates from DBT skills groups.  No previous experience with mindfulness or self-compassion is required. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nThis program includes meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion and home practices. \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS \nA registration form will be sent to you upon request. It will ask for some information about you and your interest in the self-compassion group. The group leaders will review your form without delay and invite you to join the group or they may have some additional questions. \nIf you are interested\, please contact CMBH: \n\nPhone: 416-855-CMBH (2624)\nEmail: info@cmbh.space\n\nREGISTRATION FEE \nThe fee is $120/2-hour group session to be paid for my credit card kept on file. \nAfter acceptance of your registration\, a credit card can be kept on file\, with your authorization\, which will be charged following each session. \nFees may be covered by extended health plans. Please check with your insurer. \nCANCELLATION POLICY \nYou will be charged if you are a no-show to a group session. An absence is considered a no-show if you do not provide 48 hours’ notice.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/self-compassion-8-week-group/
LOCATION:CMBH\, 505 Eglinton Ave West\, Suite 200\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
GEO:43.705356;-79.4062701
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays Evenings from 6:30 – 9:00 pm  \nSILENT RETREAT: Sat. Nov. 16th 9:00 am– 1:00 pm  \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \n  \nAFTER PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\n  \nWhat to expect \nThe MSC is a skill based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change. Dr. Shari Geller is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 2 3/4 hours each\, in addition to a 4-hour retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \n  \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To insure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. \nThe following book is included as a companion to the MSC course: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\n\nAdditional recommended books\, before or during the course\, are: \n\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit www.centerformsc.org \n  \nTotal Cost for the Program: $900 \nMay be covered by extended healthcare plans. \nPlease check with your insurance provider about your coverage. \n  \nFee and refund policy \n\nThe fee for the group is $900\, $100 per session for 9 sessions\, including the silent retreat. The fee will be paid at time of registration and held in trust.\nFor any sessions missed\, 7 calendar days are required\, or the full session charge will be billed. If you provide 7 calendar days’ notice\, you will not be charged for the missed session.\nYou will receive certification for completion of the training program provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.\n\n  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND INFO TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT: \nCamilla@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624 ext 1 \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\, is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and has recently completed the Mindful SelfCompassion Teacher Training (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy coauthored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. http://www.sharigeller.ca \n[button title=”Click here to download PDF Flyer” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MSC-8-Week-Program-Flyer-Fall-2019-2.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n 
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SUMMARY:Family and Friends Group: Tools for Building Emotional Resilience
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nThe Family and Friends Group: Tools for Building Emotional Resilience is a 12-week group designed for those in relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education\, skills training\, and network building\, group members will learn how to navigate their relationships and support their and their loved one’s well-being. Weekly two-hour sessions will consist of lectures\, skills training\, practice exercises\, questions and discussion. \nGOALS OF THE PROGRAM \n\nTo understand the etymology\, symptoms\, and behaviours associated with BPD and emotion dysregulation.\nTo better manage and improve your relationships with those struggling with emotional dysregulation or BPD.\nTo increase resilience and promote optimism for caregivers or loved ones of those with BPD and emotional dysregulation.\nTo develop a support network with a like-minded community.\n\nDATES: April 4 – June 20\, 2019. This group will run on Thursdays.  \nPlease note the last day to join is Thursday April 25th\, 2019. \nTIME: 6-8pm \nFEE PER SESSION: $140 per person\, $125 per person if you join as a couple. Sessions are paid by credit card. \nTo register\, please send the registration form by mail or email. An intake coordinator will contact you to complete a short screening. \nCentre for MindBody Health \n250 Eglinton Avenue West\, Suite 200 \nToronto\, ON M4R 1A7 \nT: 416-855-CMBH (2624) \nE: cmbh@cmbh.space \nCLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER (PDF File)
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/family-and-friends-group-tools-for-building-emotional-resilience/
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SUMMARY:Mindful Practices for Stress Reduction (July 3rd to August 28th\, 2019)
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Practices for Stress Reduction: An 8-Week Group Program \nEssential Skills for Mindfulness Meditation and Living a Mindful Life \nLimited to the first 10 registrants!  \nABOUT THE PROGRAM \nA growing body of research is demonstrating that our capacity to enjoy peace\, contentment and connectedness can be cultivated through mindfulness practices that anyone can learn. With training\, we learn we have the power to stay present\, open and resilient no matter what life sends our way.  \nParticipants in this program will learn the core skills of mindfulness meditation and will be guided in how to weave mindfulness into the fabric of their day-to-day lives. \nWHO THIS GROUP IS FOR \nThis group is appropriate for those who are new to mindfulness but would like to begin to practice it regularly\, as well as those who are already practicing mindfulness but wish to deepen their understanding and skills. Participants receive graduated training in formal and informal mindfulness practice.  \nA signature focus of this program is on teaching the discrete skills of meditation and the ways these skills can be transferred into everyday life. \nPROGRAM FACILITATOR: Ian Singer\, MSW\, RSW \nDATES: Wednesdays\, July 3rd to August 28th\, 2019 (Excluding August 21st\, 2019) \nTIME: 6:30pm to 9:00pm (Note: full day (10:00am-4:00pm) on August 10th\, 2019) \nFEE: The total fee for the 8-week program is $800.00. Each session is $100 and is to be paid for with post-dated cheques. \nTo register for the course\, please email the completed registration form and e-transfer to cmbh@cmbh.space (password: mindfulness). Note: Please put “Mindfulness Group” in the notes section of the e-transfer. You can also mail completed registration form and cheques payable to: Centre for MindBody Health\, 250 Eglinton Ave. W.\, Suite 200\, Toronto ON\, M4R 1A7 \nFlyer – Coming soon
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/mindful-practices-stress-reduction-march-23rd-may-25th-2019/
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