Mindfulness Skills Development Group

 
 

The Mindful Wellness Center of Austin is excited to announce a group Mindfulness Skills Development class that will begin in April 2022! This 6-week group will open your mind and body to mindfulness as a means to help you reduce the intensity of stress and anxiety. 

The group class will meet weekly via Zoom on Tuesday evenings 7:00pm-8:30pm beginning 4/26/22 until 5/31/22. Classes will be co-facilitated by Lindsey Heddleston and Marcus Molina. Classes will be educational and interactive, plus, you’ll get the added support of a small group community.

The Mindfulness Skills Development curriculum has been shown to increase mindfulness and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

Participants in this 6-week group will learn: 

  • To build awareness of thoughts and how daydreaming / circling thoughts is your body’s way of protecting you from feeling the discomfort of the ‘here and now’ of the present moment

  • How mindfulness can increase cognitive functioning and mental clarity

  • Tips and techniques, such as meditation and specific breaths, to use daily and/or during times of stress and uncertainty 

  • About the importance of our ‘danger detection system’ and how to use it as a strength and tool in our modern world

Below is a breakdown of what you will be learning each week:

  • Week 1 (4/26): Introduction to Mindfulness

  • Week 2 (5/3): Overview of our “Danger Detection System”

  • Week 3 (5/10): The Vagus Nerve and Emotional Regulation

  • Week 4 (5/17): Becoming Mindful and Processing Awareness

  • Week 5 (5/24): Connecting to our Personal Values

  • Week 6 (5/31): Mindful Self-Compassion

The cost is $15 per class

Participants will be required to schedule a $15 30-minute individual intake session with a facilitator prior to participating in the group. Once you register, Lindsey or Marcus will reach out to you to schedule the intake session.

Our current class is full. If you would like to be on the waitlist for our next class, contact us by clicking the button below.

After registering, one of the facilitators will reach out to you for a brief call to make sure the class is a good fit. They will also schedule one intake session ($15) prior to the group sessions. You will be invoiced for the group classes together ($90 total for 6 classes).