🌿 Mindful Mondays

Open to adults 18+ | No commitment required | Drop-ins welcome* | Private-pay only, Insurance does not cover psychoeducational groups

Foundations of Mindfulness

  • (June 2, 2025) What Is Mindfulness? – Defining mindfulness and its benefits
  • (June 9, 2025) Mindfulness vs. Autopilot – Exploring how we get caught in automatic patterns
  • (June 16, 2025) Beginner’s Mind & Nonjudgment – Cultivating curiosity and compassion
  • Anchors of Attention – Using breath, body, and sound to ground awareness

Emotions & Mindfulness

  • What Are Emotions? – Introducing Plutchik’s Emotion Wheel
  • Naming Emotions – How identifying feelings reduces reactivity
  • Mindfulness of Anger – Noticing body and thought patterns
  • Mindfulness of Sadness – Allowing space without overwhelm
  • Mindfulness of Anxiety – Working with fear and uncertainty
  • Emotional Triggers – Responding vs. reacting
  • Tolerating Discomfort – Building distress tolerance
  • Emotional Regulation Skills – Integrating mindfulness for self-soothing

Mindfulness of the Body

  • Body Awareness – Practicing the body scan
  • The Body’s Stress Response – Noticing tension and holding patterns
  • Mindful Eating – Slowing down and savoring
  • Movement & Mindfulness – Walking meditation, gentle stretching
  • Sleep & Rest – Mindfulness for better recovery
  • Somatic Mindfulness – Listening to the body’s messages
  • Self-Care Routines – Embodied practices to reduce stress
  • Pain & Acceptance – Using mindfulness to shift suffering

Cognitive Awareness

  • The Nature of Thoughts – Noticing mental chatter
  • Cognitive Distortions – Identifying unhelpful thinking
  • Letting Go of Rumination – Breaking the worry loop
  • Mindful Self-Talk – Speaking kindly to oneself
  • Judgment & Criticism – Working with the inner critic
  • Creating Space Between Thoughts – Observing without attaching
  • Affirmations & Mindfulness – Using positive intentions skillfully
  • Growth Mindset – Applying mindfulness to personal growth

Relationships & Communication

  • Mindful Listening – Being present with others
  • Speaking with Intention – Reducing reactivity in speech
  • Boundaries & Awareness – Knowing when to say yes/no
  • Interpersonal Triggers – Noticing patterns in connection
  • Compassionate Communication – Blending honesty and kindness
  • Holding Space for Others – Mindfulness in emotional support
  • Conflict & Calm – Staying grounded in disagreement
  • Mindfulness in Community – Belonging, safety, connection

Compassion, Gratitude, Acceptance

  • Self-Compassion – Mindful kindness inward
  • Gratitude Practice – Shifting awareness to abundance
  • Forgiveness – Letting go mindfully
  • Acceptance & Change – Radical acceptance in practice
  • Letting Go of Control – Embracing uncertainty
  • Loving-Kindness Meditation – Sending well-wishes to self and others
  • Equanimity – Balance and calm in chaos
  • Joy & Savoring – Noticing what is good right now

Integration & Daily Practice

  • Creating a Mindful Daily Routine
  • Working with Setbacks – Mindful resilience
  • Reinforcing Strengths – Celebrating growth
  • Practicing Anywhere – Everyday mindfulness techniques
  • Values-Based Living – Aligning actions with purpose
  • Tracking Stress & Progress – Using tools to reflect
  • Personal Mindfulness Plan – Designing sustainable practices
  • Closing Circle – Sharing takeaways and next steps