InsightLA Schedule
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Depression
Related events: ALL LEVELS, MBSR, MEDITATION, MULTI-WEEK CLASS, SECULAR MINDFULNESS, SPECIAL TOPICS
| Teacher(s): | CHRISTIANE WOLF | Bio | |||||||||
| Date(s): | February 19 (Friday) - April 16 (Friday) | |||||||||
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:30pm | |||||||||
| Description: | MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) is based on the MBSR program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. The MBCT program is designed specifically for people who suffer from depressed mood and was created to help prevent relapse into depression. In this program, you'll learn how to use different skills: cognitive therapy can teach you how to be aware of distortions in thinking, and mindfulness can teach you how to ground into the present moment and see your thought and feelings as simply mental events in the mind that come and go. Rather than trying to change or eliminate difficult mental experiences, MBCT teaches you how to develop a whole different understanding of and relationship to your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. When you know how to change your relationship to negative thoughts or unpleasant experiences, they become much easier to handle, reducing the negative cycle that too often leads to relapse. You may find you are less stressed, less reactive, and are even enjoying life more! The MBCT course consists of eight weekly 2.5 hour classes, and an eight-hour meditation retreat (Date TBA). There will not be class on Friday, April 9. Sessions consist generally of guided mindfulness meditation, in-class exercises, gentle yoga, and discussion. There are also practices and homework assignments that participants complete during the days between sessions. The structure of MBCT requires strong commitment to doing the homework, but the rewards can be lasting. The latest research proves that MBCT can be as effective as precription drugs in preventing relapse, and more effective in enhancing your quality of life. The study also showed MBCT to help people with a history of depression stay well in the longer term. Recommended reading: "The mindful way through depression" by Williams, Teasdale, Segal, Kabat-Zinn. If you would like to apply for financial aid/payment plan/work exchange, please contact the InsightLA office at 310-774-3325 or programs@insightla.org. | |||||||||
| Location: | InsightLA Olympic 1430 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 | |||||||||
| Directions: | See Map | |||||||||
| Contact the teacher | Contact by email (expect responses Monday - Friday, only) | |||||||||
| Level: | All Levels | |||||||||
| Cost: | based on your income, using a sliding scale as follows: | |||||||||
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| Enrollment Limit: | 20 | There are still openings for this class. | |||||||||
| Items to Bring: | A notepad and a yoga mat if you have one. Also, wear comfortable clothes, and bring a blanket and socks if you are sensitive to the cold. | |||||||||
| Contact Information: | Email us at programs@insightla.org or call us at 310-774-3325. | |||||||||
