About Mindfulness
The Mindfulness program teaches tools for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain and chronic illness. By utilizing a combination of meditation
and cognitive behavioral therapy, participants in the program learn to change old distressing patterns of thinking and feeling in order to live more
fully in the present. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D. in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, this program has now helped thousands
of people in over 200 medical centers in the US and Europe.
Why Mindfulness Works
Mindful meditation begins with learning to focus our attention on the present moment, using the physical senses of our bodies, purposely and without
judgment. This training teaches us to approach our personal experiences, especially distressing experiences, with a gentleness and open-mindedness
which encourages curiosity and a suspension of harsh self-critical judgment. Cultivating this kind of personal awareness invites a more relaxed,
insightful attitude even towards our most distressing thoughts and feelings. Such freedom from old patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving creates
a powerful opportunity to make more empowering choices.
Alleviating Stress
Although we often have little control over the causes of stress in our lives, we can cultivate a different attitude towards these events. We can learn
to replace old habitual patterns with more creative, productive responses which support rather than undermine us.
Mindfulness has the potential to:
- Teach you surprisingly simple methods to address your fears, urges and judgments
- Free yourself from old patterns that get in the way of your happiness
- Change your attitude about difficult and stressful moments in your life
- Help you rediscover how to be in the present moment
We made Mindfulness available to everyone.
Community Psychiatry is committed to providing this powerful and practical resource for its patients. In most instances, your health insurance will
pay for the program, but for those with limited insurance or financial limitations, just call us to discuss scholarship opportunities.
For More Information
Hundreds of studies in mindfulness-based stress reduction have shown outstanding results for depression, anxiety, pain and chronic illness.
Click here to watch the video on Mindfulness.
Please Join Us
To register or get further information call your local office or (800) 244-5807
