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Depression is a whole-body illness: It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. In this group, members learn how to recognize, understand and better manage patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving to help them live a more satisfying life.
Length: 8 weekly sessions.
Individuals must be referred by a regulated health professional on campus.
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Do you want help better understanding your thoughts and emotions? Do you actively seek relief from feelings of distress?
If so, consider attending this group. Mindfulness is a mental state and therapeutic technique attained by purposefully focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly and without judgement acknowledging your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.