Mindfulness Groups

WHAT ARE MINDFULNESS-BASED GROUPS?

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction -MBSR- are groups designed for people wanting to have a deeper experience of aliveness and connection in life. It was originally researched as a way in which people with chronic illness managed to significantly improve life quality and wellbeing.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy -MBCT- is the psychological approach to these groups and it combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. MBCT is a research-based practice and the most effective treatment for people who suffer from repeated bouts of depression or chronic unhappiness, equal only to pharmacological treatment. MBCT helps people separate themselves from their thoughts and moods, and teaches them how to recognize their sense of being. It also aims to give participants the necessary tools to combat depressive symptoms as they arise.

Mindfulness-Based Existential Therapy- MBExist- is the humanistic-existential approach to these groups. In this approach, individuals merge into a deeper exploration of the relationship between the I and the Self. Relationship that is fundamental or the development of a life experienced in awe, wonder, gratitude, and abundance, while developing a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the self, with others, and with life.

Want to experience MBExist? Sign up for the full-immersion experience at the Self-Awakening Retreat!

 

What about insurance?

This course is covered by most insurance companies in Canada. When inquiring about your insurance provider, please ask if you are covered for MBST or MBCT groups? The insurance invoice provided will add the description as required by your insurance company.

What if I don’t have insurance?

This course is considered a psychotherapy group and can be tax-deductible depending on your income bracket and your age. Please enquire with your accountant for the most accurate information in your individual situation.

 When will it run?

If you are in Canada, this workshop will start on March 3rd and will run for 9 consecutive weeks (with a one-week break). This course runs on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. We will also have a full day of practice and silence. The day-of-silence normally runs over the weekend and the date will be announced.

What is the cost?

The nine-week course and the day-of-silence are altogether 540 Canadian$. There are no additional costs for this group. The regular price of this course is 595 USD, but we have an early bird of 540 CAD until January 15th. This course can be paid in 4 installments.

How do I register?

Please contact us at +647-354-7775 or heartadmin@relationalpath.com and leave me a message.

Or e-mail Lucia at heartadmin@relationalpath.com.

 MBExist Workshops

The mindfulness-based existential therapy workshop is an 8-week course integrating the practices of mindfulness, self-compassion, cognitive therapy, and stress reduction into an existential-humanistic approach.

This Course Can Be Taken Either As

  • A therapeutic practice, under the MBSR or the MBCT formats

  • A psychoeducational and growth workshop, under MBExist

What does it include?

  • 26 hours of group meetings, growth, and practice, including:

  • 2.5 hours a week of guided and direct instruction (online), over 8 weeks

  • (1)-5week modules including experiential, theoretical, and practical learning

  • 1-week of practice and theory integration to solidify your practice

  • (1)-3week module including experiential, theoretical, and practical learning

    • 1 full additional day of guided practice and silence.

  • Practice certification for wellness practitioners

  • Insurance invoice for those enrolling in MBCT and MBSR

Who is this for?

Everyone wanting to:

  • Step out of suffering and automatic pilot, and instead learn how to cultivate the experience of a life at its fullest

  • Learn how to activate conscious awareness and deactivate reactive fear responses, stress, anxiety, worrying, resentment, and depression

  • *explore possibilities of switching from mental-health medication to meditation

  • Learn a researched-based practice that can act as depression relapse prevention and in the management of chronic illness

  • *wanting to explore the possibility of mindfulness groups as an alternative to individual counselling

  • Overcome everyday signs of stress such as emotional and physiological pain, insomnia, mindless eating, and others

  • Develop a loving relationship with self and others

  • **complete practice requirements towards becoming a certified MBExist group leader

*This site does not encourage you to stop medication or counselling, but to enquire alternative ways for emotional and psychological pain management.
**Please ask us more questions to clarify this topic regarding professional certification.