Mindfulness Skills is a foundational group designed for those new to mindfulness or wanting to deepen their practice. Participants will learn mindfulness techniques through guided exercises, mindful movement, and mindful listening, exploring habits and thoughts that contribute to negative patterns. This group aims to equip you with skills for coping with stress, improving focus, enhancing emotional regulation, and cultivating greater presence and self-awareness, ultimately fostering a more balanced and compassionate approach to your daily life.
Key Features:
- Reduce Stress and Improve Coping: Develop practical skills to manage mental and physical stress more effectively.
- Enhance Focus and Concentration: Learn techniques to improve your ability to stay present and reduce distractions.
- Improve Emotional Regulation: Cultivate greater awareness of your emotions and develop healthier ways to respond to them.
- Increase Self-Awareness: Gain deeper insights into your thoughts, habits, and patterns of behavior.
- Apply Mindfulness to Daily Life: Discover practical ways to integrate mindfulness into everyday activities and situations.
- Supportive Group Environment: Learn and practice alongside others in a welcoming and non-judgmental space.
Experiential Exercises:
- Body Scans: These exercises involve bringing focused awareness to different parts of the body to cultivate present moment awareness of physical sensations.
- Group Discussions: Participants engage in facilitated conversations to share their experiences with mindfulness practices and learn from the insights of others.
- Guided Exercises: The group will be led through various mindfulness practices by the facilitator, offering direct experience with different techniques.
- Mindful Movement: Gentle movement exercises are incorporated to connect physical sensations with present moment awareness, exploring the body with mindful attention.
- Mindfulness Practices: Participants will engage in a variety of formal mindfulness exercises, such as sitting meditation and walking meditation, to develop sustained attention.
- Mindful Listening: This practice focuses on bringing full attention to sounds and speech, enhancing present moment awareness through the auditory sense.
| Type | Group Medical Visit |
| Format | Telehealth (sometimes in-person) |
| Duration | 6 weeks (90-min sessions) |
| Facilitated by | Nurse Practitioner or Health Psychologist |
| Home practice (time spent outside of group) | Recommended 15-30 minutes daily to practicing skills learned in class. |
| Insurance Based? | Yes |
| Referral | Osher Provider - as part of an integrative health plan |
FAQ
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This group works through a combination of direct instruction on mindfulness concepts, guided participation in various experiential mindfulness practices, and supportive group discussions. You'll learn the foundational principles of mindfulness and have the opportunity to try out different techniques like body scans, mindful movement, and sitting meditation within the sessions. The group setting also allows for shared learning and exploration as participants discuss their experiences and insights, fostering a deeper understanding of how mindfulness can be applied to everyday life.
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This group may be a good fit for you if you are seeking to change your relationship with stress, anxiety, or persistent physical symptoms by learning healthier coping mechanisms. If you often feel overwhelmed, reactive, or find yourself getting lost in distractions and negative thoughts, this group offers practical tools to cultivate greater presence and emotional balance. Ultimately, if you are looking for a structured and supportive way to integrate mindfulness into your life to navigate challenges with more ease and awareness, this group can provide a valuable foundation.
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This group can be beneficial for individuals living with any chronic condition, as mindfulness skills offer valuable tools for coping with the associated physical and emotional challenges. It can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional regulation, which are often impacted by chronic health issues.
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No, this group is not physically demanding and is open to all physical abilities. The mindfulness practices primarily involve sitting, lying down, or gentle movements that can be modified to accommodate individual needs. Our focus is on cultivating mental awareness and emotional regulation, ensuring that everyone can participate comfortably regardless of ability level.
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Yes, this mindfulness skills group can be a valuable complement to other pain management strategies and medical treatments. By cultivating greater awareness of your body and mind, and developing skills in stress reduction and emotional regulation, mindfulness can enhance your ability to cope with pain and engage more effectively in your overall treatment plan.
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To deepen your learning and integrate mindfulness into your daily life, we encourage brief, regular home practices. This might include trying out the guided meditations provided, practicing mindful breathing for a few minutes, or bringing mindful awareness to everyday activities like eating or walking.
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Everyone is welcome, regardless of their prior exposure to mindfulness. It is specifically designed to be an introduction for those new to mindfulness, as well as a way for individuals with some experience to deepen their practice.
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Patients, to learn more about the Mindfulness Skills group, speak with your Osher medical provider.