New Group Starts April 11th

Are you tired of feeling like you are just “managing” your depression and/or anxiety? Would you like to learn ways to reduce your symptoms, and more effectively manage times when you have symptoms? How about increasing awareness of habits that lead to getting “all worked up” and how to effectively intervene at any place in the “downward spiral”?

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy  approaches developed at UMass Medical Center have been improving the quality of lives of people with chronic medical and mental health issues for more than 20 years. People who learn these skills consistently report significant symptom reduction and improved quality of life, even when symptoms persist.

Participants will use either Mindful Way Through Depression or Mindful Way Through Anxiety as a study guide for this structured discussion group. Group meets 9 consecutive Wednesdays, starting April 11th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Cabrini Medical Tower. Cost is $95 – $185 sliding scale. Please call 541-227-3013 or email robin (at) growing-hope.com to register. Limited to 10 participants.

A Welcome Message

Making the decision to seek professional support is not always easy. It can be trying to find a counselor who is a “good fit”. It can be embarrassing or anxiety-provoking to think about discussing our difficulties with someone else, usually because we fear judgment, shame, and criticism.

I want you to experience the compassionate, thoughtful, and truly helpful presence of another human being… regardless of the cause of your current distress. All of us, no matter what the source of our distress or how “awful” we feel we have been deserve compassion, respect, and help that is meaningful.

It is also of utmost importance to me that you know that you are getting value for your time and money. To that end, I work with people to develop a shared understanding of what causes distress in your life. We come to an agreement on how to work together and regularly assess our progress. The nature of this work looks different for each person. You can read more about how I approach therapy over here.

If I can be of assistance to you or someone you care about, call or email today for support, information, referrals or an appointment. I am best reached by email at robin (at) growing-hope dot com or by telephone at 541-227-3013.