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SUMMARY:Mindful Change: An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Group
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/mindful-change-an-acceptance-commitment-therapy-group/
LOCATION:Lurline Raposo Counselling :: 305, 477 WALLACE STREET Nanaimo, V9R 5B7
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p class="p1"><strong>Are you . . .</strong></p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2" style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="s1">&#8227; </span>Struggling with uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, sensations or urges?</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2" style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="s1">&#8227; </span>Using coping strategies that aren&rsquo;t working and costing you time, energy, money, health,</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2" style="padding-left: 30px;">vitality or close relationships?</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2" style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="s1">&#8227; </span>Drifting through life or feeling stuck in a rut unsure how to move forward?</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2">With Mindful Change strategies you will learn mindfulness, acceptance, and how living your</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2">values can support making positive changes. In formal feedback gathered from past</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2">participants all reported some life improvement by the end of group.</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p2"><strong>What do participants say?</strong></p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p3"><em>&ldquo;I feel inspired to live mindfully and to be less stuck in fear and anxiety.&rdquo;</em></p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p3"><em>&ldquo;I am aware of my thoughts and have skills to help me move toward a more meaningful life.&rdquo;</em></p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p1">Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been increasing in popularity due to its research-supported success for treating these and other psychological issues.</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&bull; </span>stress and anxiety</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&bull; </span>depression and anger</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&bull; </span>chronic pain or health conditions</p>=0D=0A=
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&bull; </span>substance use</p>
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