Center for Mindful Psychotherapy

Curious about psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy? Listen to this talk hosted by California Institute of Integral studies on the therapeutic applications of #MDMA... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6JHIZb0QcM

The Center for Mindful Psychotherapy therapists and staff condemn racism and xenophobia in all its forms, and declare our opposition to these forms of intolerance and racial injustice. https://mindfulcenter.org/in-solidarity-against-anti-asian/

"While pregnancy can evoke mental health concerns any time, individuals who are pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic may be more at risk... Here are a few tips to help you foster self-care and wellness while pregnant in the pandemic." https://www.psychologytoday.com//how-cope-pregnancy-and-pa

Introducing Ayala Kalisher, a CMP clinician specializing in body-centered psychotherapy. She is available for tele-sessions throughout California... https://mindfulcenter.org/conversations-with-clinicians-ay/ #Hakomi #somatictherapy #sexpositivetherapy #Oaklandtherapy

NEW BLOG ARTICLE :: "How to Stay Mindful Over the Holidays" written by CMP clinician, Connor Moss AMFT. Whether you are seeing family this holiday season, or staying physically isolated, this holiday season can bring with it new and difficult challenges. In the face of these challenges it can be helpful to have a plan to help you stay grounded and mindful. Read the full article here to get ideas on how to plan for ease this upcoming holiday. https://mindfulcenter.org/how-to-stay-mindful-over-the-hol/

RADICAL ACCEPTANCE https://www.psychologytoday.com//radical-acceptance-gentle

Have you uncovered the true source of your anxiety? https://www.psychologytoday.com//uncover-the-true-source-y

MINDFULNESS WITH R.A.I.N. :: By Tara Brach R = Recognize what is going on within you. What feelings and sensations are arising? A = Allow what is happening to happen. Breathe and let the feelings and sensations to be there.... I = Investigate what beliefs and messages are coming up as a result of the feelings and sensations. Is there a judgement being made? Criticism? What are you needing to hear right now? N = Nurture yourself by telling yourself what you need to hear. What would a loving other tell you right now? Give the gift of nurturance to the part of you that is suffering. (If you don't know what to say, say "Darling, I hear that you are suffering.")

https://www.psychologytoday.com//what-mindfulness-can-and-

Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.childtrends.org//resources-for-supporting-chil

How to build resilience amidst hardship: https://www.psychologytoday.com//building-resilience-durin

How is the pandemic impacting our mental health? Studies revealed.... https://psychcentral.com//how-the-pandemic-is-taking-its-/

"They asked her, "How do you love yourself well?" She answered: "Make your well-being and healing a top priority. Have the courage to create boundaries that will support your flourishing. Listen closely to your intuition, respect your need for rest and connect with people who are emotionally mature. Being intentional with your life is loving yourself well." -Yung Pueblo, Conscious Living

"A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic." https://psychcentral.com//many-seniors-with-de/158983.html

What's your bodily care routine? What's your mental care routine?

https://www.psychologytoday.com//practical-insights-healin

Curious about the effects of Bullying on the Brain? Read here. https://time.com/5672355/bullying-affects-adolescent-brains/

"Over the course of the 2020 election cycle, each candidate has stuck to their overall message. President Trump often speaks of strength, while Vice President Biden underscores the need to heal." https://www.psychologytoday.com//do-liberals-and-conservat

CHANCE TO CHANGE :: The autumn equinox marks the first day of the new season and with it comes the chance to change. Though change can be daunting and uncomfortable at first, often times it takes us to the next growth phase in life. What does your next phase look like? Feel free to meditate and journal on this process for fuller integration. More prompts below... . . . What do you want your life look like next year? What shifts do you want to see happen for you over this next season? What risks have you been wanting to take but haven't? What changes are you willing to make to expand or better your situation?

CREATIVITY AS A RESOURCE :: Studies show creativity helps us lower stress, better deal with uncertainty, see different perspectives, process emotions, and increase our intuitive capacities. When was the last time you let your creativity be expressed?

CALMING ANXIETY WHILE AT HOME :: "Stress is inevitable and unavoidable. Anxiety is not. But what if you find yourself having a harder and harder time trying to calm your anxiety? You can choose to just live with it or you can create patterns that help manage that anxiety. Needless to say, you, and those in your life, will be much happier if you take active steps to help yourself." . . . https://mindfulcenter.org/7-ways-you-can-calm-your-anxiety/

FALL GROUP OFFERING :: "Survivors Rising" for Male Identified Survivors of Sexual Trauma . . DATE: Begins early October TIME: Sunday afternoons and/or weekday evenings once weekly for 8 weeks... LOCATION: online via Zoom GROUP SIZE: 6-8 members FEE: $55 per group or $440 for all. Partial scholarships available for those in need! REGISTRATION: [email protected] or call (831) 216-8708 . . https://mindfulcenter.org/group-therapy/ See more

"It's finally okay for men to go to therapy" -- read more in the article below. https://psychedelic.support//its-finally-okay-for-men-to-/

RESOURCING DURING TIMES OF HARDSHIP :: "Resourcing is the ability to use internal and external resources to constructively achieve a relaxed but alert state of being." What are yours?

"By changing your breathing, you can calm yourself down in minutes." https://www.psychologytoday.com//corona-got-you-anxious-br