It is now an internationally acclaimed program with a growing body of research supporting its psycho-physiological benefits.
MBSR is an 8-week, once weekly, group program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and associates at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979. It is now an internationally acclaimed program with a growing body of research supporting its psycho-physiological benefits.
It has become a standard in studies researching the benefits of Mindfulness, including (but not limited to) reduction of inflammation and stress, increase in immunity, and improvement of fertility.
Mindfulness actually rewires the brain and strengthens the neural pathways for resilience. It helps us to be less reactive to stressors, to manage and recover more quickly from stress, and to decrease the negative impacts of chronic stress on our bodies.
Ongoing research also continuously shows that this program leads to functional and structural changes in the brain, associated with improved focus, concentration, self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Through practical training in mindfulness, cognitive behavioural and self-regulation skills, participants learn to cultivate a different relationship with stress and to develop skillful and healthy strategies in response to challenging situations.
Program Structure
The program consists of:
For optimal benefit, this program requires participants to follow daily home practice assignments, designed to assist in the development of an effective, nourishing, and sustainable meditation practice.
Classes include presentations of information and experiential learning through:
Whole Family Health is a team of practitioners, passionate about actively optimizing the health and well being of your whole family. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain the best health possible, so you can create the life you want and enjoy it.
We take an integrated approach to your family’s health, using acupuncture, massage, nutrition, Chinese herbal medicine, and mindfulness. We address and prevent a wide range of health conditions including pain, digestive problems, fertility and pregnancy related issues.
Whether you want to welcome a new family member or you’re looking for treatment for an adult or child, we’ll help you achieve your health goals.
Our practitioners are licensed in Alberta and are experts in their fields. We also have a strong background in reproductive medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, helping people easily manage their unique challenges, from PMS to menopause, and from conception to labour and beyond.
Whole Family Health is the first clinic with board certified members of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) in the Edmonton and surrounding area.
Bringing integrative medicine to the forefront for Edmontonians, we offer the highest quality of care to our patients with our certified extensive knowledge and experience in reproductive health medicine.
This fellowship shows our commitment to graduate level education on a continued basis and our commitment to the continued expansion of our knowledge of western medicine and how we can use it in an integrative fashion.
Our Natural Health Care Approach
Integrative medicine embraces an approach that promotes overall body health and wellness.
By integrating Western and Eastern medical approaches, our healthcare practitioners consider the whole person in the management and prevention of illness.
Our devoted and experienced team of leading practitioners of acupuncture, mindfulness, massage therapy, nutrition, yoga and counselling offer a comprehensive set of services aimed at creating optimal health and well-being for our patients.
We apply a patient-centred, holistic and natural approach to the needs of modern families, addressing a broad range of conditions.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) is an education program designed to help you build resilience and improve your mental health wellness.
In this class, you will Learn the history of Reiki
This workshop will offer an introduction to the role of psychology in the management of chronic pain and prepare attendees to integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) into their clinical practice.
This Mindfulness Workshop is geared toward anyone wanting to learn how to create a simple-yet-effective meditation practice for themselves.
This workshop presents the neuroscience behind the stress response that hijacks our higher thinking.
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