Discover a simple, yet powerful approach to dealing
with stressful situations, negative thoughts and difficult emotions: mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness can be described as a particular way of paying attention and being fully present in the moment. Mindfulness-based therapies can be effective in increasing happiness and health, and have been used successfully to treat stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and addiction.
In this 8-week course, you will learn breathing techniques, sitting meditation, simple yoga, and mindful movement activities; the class also includes group discussion and exercises to transform the way we think about and react to stress.
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Mindfulness meditation is not difficult to learn, but like everything else in life requires regular practice for mastery; participants will be expected to do daily mindfulness "homework" exercises. No prior experience with meditation or yoga is necessary; all activities are optional and can be modified for physical limitations.
Please pre-register for this class by Oct. 8.
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About the Instructor
Rebecca A. Stanwyck, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with over twenty years' experience using cognitive behavioral therapies to treat stress, anxiety, depression, and related issues.
Rebecca has taught classes on parenting, stress management and treating substance abuse; and has practiced yoga and meditation for many years. She received specialized training from the psychologists who developed the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) approach, in addition to taking Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes. Rebecca has a private practice with offices in Castro Valley and Pleasanton. For more info, see her website: www. rebeccastanwyck.com.
