PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program consists of eight three hour sessions taught weekly by instructors Dr. M. Lee Freedman and Dr. Jacqueline Masson. There will be a half day (six hours) of mindfulness practice on a Saturday in the sixth week.
Mindfulness training involves the instruction and practice of the body scan, sitting and walking meditations, as well as gentle yoga. These techniques will enhance your capacity to be more aware and awake during day to day life, including stressful times.
Participants are encouraged to read the handouts and use the time in between sessions to practice thirty to sixty minutes each day and informally practice mindful awareness during their every day activities.
Skills acquired during the eight weeks of training will be of lifelong benefit to those who continue with their regular daily practice
HOW TO KNOW IF THIS PROGRAM MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU?
If you are thinking about taking this course, your first step would be to attend an information session. At this session you will learn more about the program, have a first-hand taste of mindful awareness training, and meet the instructors.
Information Session: Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm OR Wednesday, Sept. 1, 9:30 - 11:30 am
To register for one of these information sessions, please call Dr. M. Lee Freedman (416-913-5546) or Dr. Jacqueline Masson (416-578-4645) or email at matp55@live.com
HOW TO REGISTER
If you are interested in participating further, you will be asked to complete a registration package and arrange for a referral from your doctor. An individual interview with one of the instructors prior to the first class will then be arranged.
FALL 2010 SESSION
September 22, 2010 to November 10, 2010.
8 consecutive Wednesday sessions from 9:30am - 12:30 pm
AND
Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:00am - 4:00 pm
“The Centre”
316 Dupont Street
Toronto, Ontario
WHAT IS THE COST?
The Ontario Ministry of Health funds the majority of the costs of this program as a medical service. An additional $400 is required from each individual for materials, administrative costs, and teaching that is not covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health's insurance plan. Materials consist of the book, A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (which includes an MP3 CD with more than 8 hours of guided meditations) by Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein, amn MATP workbook, weekly handouts and other class materials. This program is intended to be available to those who can benefit regardless of ability to pay, therefore alternative payment options may be considered for the administrative costs.
PHYSICIANS
If you have any patients who you believe may benefit from this program, and would like more information, please contact Dr. Masson or Dr. Freedman. We are currently accepting referrals for the fall session of the 8-week Mindful Awareness Training Program to be held at Centre, 316 Dupont Street, from 9:30 – 12:30 on consecutive Wednesday mornings.