MINDFULNESS TRAINING:

Customized for the Individual or Group

CALL ME FOR A free 15-Minute Consultation via phone or Skype if you can answer “YES” to any of these questions:

• Do you feel overloaded or overwhelmed? Is life too chaotic and busy?
• Do you have problems with people and relationships?
• Are you forgetful or have memory problems?
• Do you find it difficult to concentrate and stay focused?
• Are you missing the joy and beauty of life?
• Do you wonder why you are the way you are and want to change?
• Do you allow the past to affect your current experiences?
• Do you often feel anxious or nervous?
• Are you suffering with physical illness or chronic pain?
• Are you having difficulty dealing with a loss, a death, or fear of death?
• Do any of these apply to you:
• Bad habits you want to break / Overeating / Accident prone / Have car accidents?
• Do you feel spiritually deficient?

ON THIS CALL:

• We can discuss your current situation and goals
• I’ll explain how mindfulness practice works and answer any questions you might have
• We’ll discuss the benefits and expected results
• If you would like, we can schedule your introductory 90-minute session
• I will send you a questionnaire to get started

YOUR FIRST SESSION INCLUDES:

• A FREE Guided Mindfulness Meditation download to use your own whenever you want
• A full explanation of how to incorporate mindfulness in your life
• 4 pages of written material to keep for reference
• A introduction to breathing exercises and a Guided Mindfulness Meditation session in which you will experience the mindful state in regards to your body and thoughts
• Time for input and questions. Clarification so you can practice on your own

SUBSEQUENT SESSIONS INCLUDE:

• A full explanation of any type of Mindfulness you want to explore
• Written material about specific each type we explore to keep for reference
• A Guided Meditation session in which you will experience that particular type of mindfulness
• Time for input and questions. Clarification so you can practice on your own

NOT CONVINCED, YET?

Scroll down to see answers to the most common questions my clients have.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The series of lessons are arranged in a way that enables you to move through the various aspects of mindfulness training as you build and develop your skills along the way. See lesson descriptions.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST AND HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?

It’s actually very inexpensive and there are numerous options regarding overall cost depending on how much instruction you want (choose a single session, add others one at a time, or choose a package option). It normally takes 90 minutes for the first session and approximately 60 minutes for any additional sessions. See FEES & REGISTRATION for private, group, and package fees.

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?

It is the skill of being deliberately attentive to one’s life experience as it unfolds without judgment or commentary. It involves a moment-by-moment awareness of our experiences.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF BECOMING MINDFUL?

The chief goal is awareness. It is about learning to control our minds and thoughts, which is the secret to a good life.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS?

• Stress Relief: increased calmness, physical relaxation, coping skills, lessens emotional reactions, increases self-control, objectivity, and tolerance.
• Spiritually: can be a resource for clarity, insight, and a feeling of connection with a higher power or spirit, increases the ability to relate to others and one’s self with kindness, acceptance, and compassion.
• Physical Health: to improve or enhance overall wellness, manage chronic illnesses and pain, be more in tune with your body and the messages it sends.
• Mental Health: improves emotional intelligence, cognitive functioning, slows age-related mental decline, lessens depressive episodes, improves focus, concentration and mental clarity, can be an aid in recovery from PTSD and other trauma, cultivates positive thinking, provides healthy insight into negative emotions, improves psychological balance.

IS THERE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF MINDFULNESS?

Mindfulness is a state of mind that is developed through practice. As we move through each day of our lives, we experience many things … outer events as they occur, interactions with other people and our environment, and thousands of thoughts. Mindfulness can be applied to everything from walking, eating, driving, our relationships and communication with others, self-contemplation, and (importantly) the challenges and difficulties of life.

WHO CAN LEARN MINDFULNESS?

Anyone. People of every age, religion, country and culture can learn and practice mindfulness.

IS IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN?

It is not difficult, but does take practice to master. Think of your mind as a tool which you can learn to use advantageously. Regular practice imprints the skills which eventually become automatic. After the first introductory session you have the choice of:

• Continuing to study and practice on your own
• Continuing to receive training in various aspects of mindfulness on a regular basis
• Continuing to receive training in various aspects of mindfulness sporadically as your schedule allows
• Return to instruction any time you want to brush up, have questions, or want to learn something new

HOW IS THE MINDFULNESS TRAINING CUSTOMIZED TO MY NEEDS?

When you register for the first introductory session, you will be given an information form to complete which help me make determinations and suggest possibilities you may be interested in exploring. During the first session, there is time for any questions and discussion about anything that needs to be addressed for the first or future sessions.

DOES THE MINDFULNESS TRAINING INVOLVE?

The training consists of specific information, “how to” advice for the particular aspect we are discussing, guided practice, written material for future reference, and feedback time before closing for clarity and concerns.

IS PRIVATE INSTRUCTION BETTER THAN GROUP INSTRUCTION?

No, it’s not better … just a bit different. Private lessons can be customized to your needs. Group instruction can be customized to the entire group and has the added benefit of group input and interaction. Group sessions are fun and often purchased as packages so that each week or so, a different aspect of mindfulness is introduced and practiced.

ISN’T MINDFULNESS AN EASTERN SPIRITUAL PRACTICE?

The practice of mindfulness originated with Buddhism over 2,600 years ago. However, research and long-term studies conducted over the last 30 years documenting the benefits of mindfulness training, has helped promote its use in numerous applications in the U.S. including the work place, schools, medical facilities, the military, mental health programs, and by various religions. Mindfulness in itself is not necessarily a spiritual practice.

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