Due to the large interest in the mindfulness group that I’m running, I’ll be running another group in August 2014. The dates for the group are: 2/8; 16/8; 30/8; and 13/9 from 2.30 to 4pm at the South Maroubra Medical Practice.
Week 1 include:
- Looking at what mindfulness is
- Research on mindfulness and the impact on the brain
- Mindfulness of the breath exercise
- Mindful eating
Week 2 include:
- Looking at the evolution of a worried and ruminating mind
- A labelling of experiences exercise
- Looking at what causes suffering
- Discuss the concept of acceptance
- A Mindfulness of sound exercises
Week 3 include:
- Learning about compassion and self-compassion
- An acceptance meditation
- Understanding impermanence
- A loving-kindness meditation
- Looking at the research on loving-kindness
Week 4 include:
- Looking at how mindfulness can enhance our relationships
- Learning about the social brain
- A body scan meditation
The cost is $280 for the four sessions ($70 per session). If you get a mental health plan for group therapy from your GP you get $ 31.65 back from Medicare for each session.
If you want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you you can read these older entries in Therapy Notes: Acceptance; A Torture Instrument; Dieting; Life is Suffering; Neuroplasticity; and Mindfulness
If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please email me or call me. Spaces in the group are limited so don’t leave it to the last minute.
Hope to see you there…