Stress, Anxiety and Depression do effect many of us either as a direct experience or indirectly via a family member or friend. This can be both a confusing and daunting time.
Thinking Healthy uses the latest research in psychology, neurophysiology and mindfulness studies to assist people so they can make permanent changes to achieve greater contentment and happiness in life and meet their needs with greater ease.
Thinking Healthy specialises in assisting people with depression and or anxiety as well as stress. Please visit the services pages to find out more.
SEE BELOW FOR WHATS NEW AT THINKING HEALTHY
Introduction to mindfulness - A One Hour MBSR Introductory Session
Where: Magpie House Yoga Studio Main Street Upwey
When: Wednesday 3rd of June 7.30pm to 9.00 pm
Introduce yourself to the meaning and benenfits of mindfulness and MBSR at this introductory session fascilitated by John Julian
If you are interested in mindfulness and MBSR but feel a little unsure about it, this interactive and informative session is a great way to learn more.
8 Week Mindful Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)
NEW LOCATION - BOXHILL
When: We are now taking bookings for term three. Please contact us to register your interest. Course will commence on
Upwey (The Dandenong Ranges) Wednesday the 31st of July 7.30pm $400
Box Hill Monday the 29th of July 7.30 pm $400
Worldwide, tens of thousands of people have accepted this invitation. They are a lot like you and me, and they’ve learned to integrate these methods into their everyday lives. The Centre for Mindfulness, which developed MBSR, notes that "three decades of published research indicates that the majority of people who use these methods were assisted in the following ways:
- An increased ability to relax
- Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away
- Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
- Improved self-esteem
- An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressful situations."
- Reduction of stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms
- An increased ability to relax
- Enhance cognitive performance e.g. concentration, memory and processing speed
- Improved study and work performanceImprove relationships and overall wellbeing
Contact us for more information melts2009@hotmail.com
Drop- In Weekly Mindful Meditation Beginner and support Sessions
Monday at Box Hill - 6pm - 7pm
Beginners and past students support class with John Julian
Please contact John for further information
Wedndesdays at Upwey - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Magpie House Yoga Studio Main Street Upwey
Beginners Meditation and MBSR support sessions
Please contact Michelle Johnson for more information
Contact Michelle for further information melts2009@hotmail.com
Retreats
Retreat with John to the Stunning Tarra Bulga Valley for two days of Mindfulness.
Take some time out and rejuvenate your mindfulness practise. The retreat will include a variety of mindfulness meditation practices including mindful walking in the beautiful surrounds and sessions will be interspersed with poetry readings and teachings. The next Tarra Bulga retreat will be in Ocotber and John is also planning a winter beach reteat.
2013 Retreat dates coming soon
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