1. Beginning
Mindfulness Meditation
Groups: Three
sections – Wednesdays 8:30 to 10:00 and 4:00 to 5:30 starting January 21, 2015;
and Thursdays 10:00 to 11:30 am starting January 22, 2015. Eight weeks. Mindfulness meditation is a practice
that involves cultivating attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental
manner. The benefits of mindfulness meditation have been widely studied and
include alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing capacity for
attention and concentration, improving self-esteem, enhancing resilience to
stress. No prior knowledge or
experience is required. Participants will be provided with materials,
instruction and support for building and sustaining a meditation practice. To enroll contact the Mental Health
Clinic at (206) 543-5030 option
#4. For questions e-mail or phone the group
facilitator, Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206) 221-7941; meghanng@uw.edu
2. Mindfulness
Meditation Follow-up Groups: Wednesdays
and Thursdays from noon to 1:00 pm. Starting January 7, 2015 and
January 8, 2015 respectively.
Ongoing. For those who are
already familiar with mindfulness meditation and want to continue in an open,
ongoing, weekly group. An 8-week commitment is recommended.
Facilitated by Meghann Gerber, PsyD. Contact Meghann at 206-543-5030 option
#4.
3. A
Mindful
Approach to Anxiety: Tuesdays 2:00 to 3:30
pm. Starting January 20, 2015. Eight weeks. Explore common signs of anxiety and learn how to approach
the anxiety in your life and situations you tend to avoid. If you are interested in learning more
about the group, please contact co-facilitators Carey DeMartini, at
careyd4@uw.edu, or
Chia-Wen Moon at chiawen@uw.edu.
4.
Overcoming Social
Challenges: Wednesdays 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Starting October 15, 2014. If you're interested in the
group or have questions, please contact one of the
co-facilitators: Treg
Isaacson, MA (221-7983) or Meghann Gerber, Psy.D.: (206)
221-7941.
5. FREE
Mindfulness-based
Relapse Prevention Group: Thursdays 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Starting January 22, 2015. This is a
University of Washington, evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be
helpful for individuals who are currently in recovery for addictive
behaviors. If you're interested in the
group or have questions, please contact the group co-facilitators, Ryli Webster,
MSW, LICSW, at ryliw@uw.edu
or
Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option
#4.
6. DBT Skills
Group: (Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy group). Mondays from 1:30-3:00 pm.
Starting Monday, January 5, 2015. Ten
weeks. Learn how to increase
self-awareness, build relationship skills, manage crisis situations, and better
control your emotions. Open to clients referred by
their Hall Health Mental Health Clinic providers. Co-facilitated by Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983)
and Chia-Wen Moon, LMHC (543-3213).
7. Procrastination/Perfectionism
Group: Two Sections - Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. (new
time) and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:20 am. Ongoing.
There are only a couple of openings for both groups. This is group for folks who struggle with
procrastinating and being perfectionist.
Learn how to be less anxious about being anxious, which includes seeing
clearly that there is no need to avoid experiencing anxiety. Facilitator: Ricardo Hidalgo, LMHC. Info at:
206-543-5030, option #4 or via email at rhidalgo@uw.edu .
Cost of all groups: $57
per session ($40 No Show Fee without 24 hour notice). Insurance may cover fees,
please check with your insurance carrier.
Where: Mental Health
Clinic, Hall Health Center, 3rd Floor.
Register, get
information, or ask questions at 206-543-5030, option #4 for any and all groups.
