Group Name: DBT “By the Book”: Mindfulness Morning Group
Leader: Jennifer Spada, LMHC
Contact Info: jennifer.spada.lmhc@gmail.com
Cost: Insurances Accepted: Fidelis, CDPHP, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (no Medicare plans accepted at this time) $350 for private pay, sliding scale available
Location: Online using Zoom
Target Clients: Persons who want to become more mindful and reconnect with their inner wisdom
Group Description: Exploring Mindfulness as a set of clear skills with well-defined concepts and instructions • Over 10 sessions we will discuss in detail each of the skills included in the Mindfulness module that is a part of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual • In addition, participants will learn how to be mindful of their nervous system through psychoeducation on the autonomic nervous system and the Polyvagal Theory • There will be inclusion of short meditation and breathing practices to center and settle at the start of each group meeting • Personal reflection and practice is encouraged each week to assist group members in learning and assimilating the skills into their daily lives. • Our focus will be on reconnecting with our inner wisdom while we learn to notice and listen without judgement. Space is limited.
When the Group Meets: Ten Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 11:30AM, starting from March 13th, 2024 and ending May 29th, 2024 (no group on 4/3 or 4/10)