Learn to manage anxiety & prevent the relapse of depression
What is MBCT?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a clinically-proven group therapy for preventing depressive relapse. It also reduces active depression, anxiety and stress.
Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed to bring awareness to the habitual negative thinking that leads to depressive and anxious spirals. Combined, MBCT interrupts how we habitually react to situations, so we can choose to respond in more effective ways.
Research has demonstrated MBCT is as effective as antidepressants in the prevention of depressive relapse or recurrence. (Kuyken, 2008)
What Will I Learn?
Learn a variety of practices to manage depression, anxiety and prevent relapse. By learning to identify the triggers and symptoms of anxiety and depression, participants can effectively address these issues as they arise in everyday life.
A commitment to attendance and home practice activities is required. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend a day-long silent retreat but it is an optional part of the program.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals experiencing moderate anxiety or depression and people with a history of depression. See guidelines on whether MBSR or MBCT is right for you.
Dates
Thursday Evenings.
Orientation & Interview: August 18, 2016 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sessions: August 25 - October 13, 2016 | 6:30pm - 9pm
Location
The Centre for Mindfulness Studies
Gabriela Room, 180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Facilitators
Sharon Cirone MD CFPC FCFP ASAM (Cert.) & Ian Singer MSW RSW
Upon request, an insurance receipt will be provided on behalf of Ian Singer (Social Worker). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
Registration
Please register at least one week in advance of the course/workshop date you wish to attend. Registration is limited. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Fee: $485 (includes handouts and guided meditation download or CD)
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- A valid OHIP card is required and must be brought to the orientation.
- All participants must be free of substance misuse.
- If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Naturopath) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Please check the profession of the non-physician faculty for this program (see above), and confirm that profession is covered by your insurance and that the program is not an excluded service for that profession. Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.