Stress Reduction Program @ Affinity Health Clinics

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Stress is often the result of the individual believing that he/she does not have the abilities to handle the stressor given his or her perception of it. It is critical to learn how to reduce one’s stress, as stress is often the precursor to many illnesses including mental illness, cancer, arthritis and heart disease for example.

In our Stress Reduction program, which includes individual and group therapy, we incorporate both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to help with the individual’s perception of and, ultimately, coping with the stressor.

Stress Reduction, Coaching and Training Programs

Stress Reduction, Coaching and Training Programs
There are many reasons why a person might experience stress such as grief, physical or mental illness, work, finances, relationships, life stages and so on; however, a critical factor in how we cope with all of these stressors is in how we interpret and perceive them. Stress is often the result of the individual believing that he/she does not have the abilities to handle the stressor given his or her perception of it. It is critical to learn how to reduce one’s stress, as stress is often the precursor to many illnesses including mental illness, cancer, arthritis and heart disease. Please see below a comprehensive list of our program offerings.
Individual and Family Counseling

Solution Focused

Variety of modalities including: supportive, narrative, CBT, CMT, MBSR and MBCT
Self and physician referrals accepted
Sliding fee scale (covered by some insurance plans, Health Spending Account)
Initial assessment will determine your needs and course of treatment (# sessions)

Biofeedback Training

Based on the emWave technology from Heart Math
Enables stress reduction with minimal training and self directed practice
Fee includes all necessary equipment and two training sessions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

This MBSR group is modeled on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s program at the Stress Reduction Clinic of the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. This group is open to everyone:

Personal interview (1 hr) to determine needs and suitability
Initial Group Orientation Session outlining basic principles and philosophy
MBSR teaching comprises eight two-hour sessions and meets weekly
Participants are asked to complete assignments and meditate daily between group sessions

Each 2 hour group training session consists of the following:

Meditation
Sharing Experiences
Interval Practice Review
Teaching
Interval Practice Assignment

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group (MBCT)

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy combines CBT and MBSR as developed by Dr. John Teasdale, Dr. Zindel Segal and Dr. Mark Williams based on the MBSR program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn.

This group is for those individuals who have a diagnosis of clinical depression.
The purpose of MBCT is relapse prevention
It is similar in format and length to the MBSR program
Intended for clients who are well on the road to recovery and who have had chronic depression or more than one episode of clinically significant depression
Eligibility will be determined by a personal interview (PHQ9, 1 hr)
Sessions:
Initial Group Orientation Session outlining basic principles and philosophy
MBCT teaching comprises eight two-hour sessions and meets weekly
Participants are asked to complete assignments and meditate daily between group sessions

Each 2 hour group training session consists of the following:

Meditation
Sharing Experiences
Interval Practice Review
Teaching
Interval Practice Assignment
Follow up interview 2 months after completion of MBCT training

Cognitive Mindfulness Training (CMT)

Cognitive Mindfulness Training (CMT) is a synthesis of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Stressed Reduction (MBSR) and Lojong Practice, also known as transforming adverse conditions into the path. CMT is therefore the synthesis of three of the most powerful and effective psychotherapeutic modalities focused on training the mind that span the ancient and modern practice of applied human psychology.

CMT is intended for anyone wishing to develop advanced cognitive, emotional, physiological and behavioural skills through meditation training
Following MBSR or MBCT, CMT is a suitable advanced meditation training program that builds on previous skills development
Eligibility will be determined by personal interview or recommendation (Linda Ivan)
Sessions:
Initial Group Orientation Session outlining basic principles and philosophy
CMT teaching comprises eight two-hour sessions and meets weekly
Participants are asked to complete assignments and meditate daily between group sessions