THE ART OF MINDFULNESS

A unique 8-week group program integrating both mindfulness psychotherapy and mindfulness yoga and meditation. Individual psychotherapy or yoga and meditation sessions are also available by appointment Psychological services for individual and group sessions are covered by most extended health care plans.

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?

Mindfulness is a state of present awareness... a place of understanding and openness in which to encounter your-self, others and the world in which you live... learning how to live well in the presence of physical and emotional challenges... meeting our challenges with attention, resilience and compassion... caring for your-self in mind, body and spirit.

MINDFULNESS-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Mindfulness in psychotherapy is a course of self-discovery, understanding and self-awareness. As an approach, it becomes a way of relating directly to the changing currents in our lives, as we encounter important life events and periods of personal change and transition – illness, death, marriage, divorce, family, work, retirement.

MINDFULNESS YOGA AND MEDITATION

An integration of classic yoga postures and mind-body techniques that facilitates a powerful release of physical and emotional tension. The course will teach mind and body awareness through mindfulness yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathing and relaxation. Students are taught to use their inner resources to relieve stress and to manage body and mind more effectively.

For more information about our individual or group programs or to visit our Center for the Art of Mindfulness, contact us at 514-928-1981

CENTER FOR THE ART OF MINDFULNESS

Dr. Warren Zackon - is a clinical psychologist for the past 20 years with a background in individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy. Dr. Zackon brings his own professional and personal life experience into an open dialogue with others. His approach is dynamic and engaging, drawing on diverse sources from Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Psychology to Existential and Transcendental Philosophy. Dr. Zackon is a licensed psychologist in Quebec. He received his Ph.D. from McGill University and is currently co-director of the Center for the Art of Mindfulness.

Joanne Nowa – is a therapist known for her passionate and inspirational style of teaching that incorporates both the physical and spiritual aspects of Yoga and Meditation practice. Joanne lived in the Himalayas for twelve years where she studied healing modalities and philosophies of the East. She holds a comparative B.A. in philosophy from the University of Miami and is a certified Yoga therapist, Meditation teacher, Stress Management therapist and a certified Physical Fitness and Wellness coach. Joanne is currently the director of Yoga Gym of Montreal and the co-director of the Center for the Art of Mindfulness.

8 weeks course.................................................................... $350