Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic
595 Montreal Road Suite 301 K1K 4L2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

It's time to stop the stigma around couples therapy. #MentalHealthAwareness According to the research, prevention is 3x more effective than intervention. Instea...d, many couples don’t do maintenance on their relationship, waiting an average of six years before seeking help with their relationship problems. Discover some of the misconceptions that are preventing couples from acting sooner as we dispel these common myths and reveal the truths about couples therapy. Find a Certified Gottman Therapist on the Gottman Referral Network: https://bit.ly/3ceMEt3

Looking for ways to stay well and connected while at home? OMC Teacher Heather Cross offers Online Hatha, Gentle and Kids Yoga, starting next week. www.hereandnowstudio.com/registration

2020 Spring: Offering Support - https://mailchi.mp/e84580504a0c/2020-spring-offering-support

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COVID-19 has changed our way of life in ways we never expected. Many - if not all - of our activities have been impacted leaving us feeling at a loss to find comfort and security in our usual ways of coping with stress. It is not unusual under these circumstances to feel anxious and concerned about our welfare and that of our loved ones. [ 625 more words ] http://ottawamindfulnessclinic.com//covid-19-support-for-/

Wise guidance by the founder of ACT. https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-ordinary-corona-hero-

It was a good and productive day! The Ontario Psychological Association activated its #DisasterResponseNetwork to support those affected by #COVID19 by offering... low or no cost psychological services. We extended our help to the Canadian Red Cross in Trenton, ON by offering no cost psychological services for seniors in isolation. I squeezed in an interview with CBC/Radio-Canada to talk about what #psychologists are doing this week & working non stop with Think Research on our goal to on-board 1000 psychologists onto #VirtualCare! REAL PROUD OF ONTARIO PSYCHOLOGISTS TODAY! #onpoli #mentalhealth

Hello Everyone! This has been a challenging week for all of us. It is also a time when our anxiety and frustrations - even anger - can be at peak expression. These are normal reactions to a highly abnormal situation for most of us in Canada. For those of you at home with children, the worry is not just for your own safety and responsibilities, it is also for your children. For those with family members who are medically vulnerable, it may be a time of an unrelenting worry. D...istancing from the people who support us and activities that sustain us is really hard. This time can also activate past insecurities about safety, food, shelter. Be attentive to these feelings. Please know that you are doing your very best in this situation. There is no perfect response to an ever-changing, uncertain scenario. Remember what mindfulness teaches us: - Responses that are dose-related to the situation conserve energy. - Being aware of the rising feelings helps soothing and comforting actions have comforting effect. - Finding creative ways to connect can help if we keep the comparing mind away from our efforts. for example: "This, for now, is good enough" versus "Its not the same as before!" - Watch for that judging mind: "Im lousy at this" is not as helpful as "Im doing what I can in this moment." Although our offices are closed and we are staying away from the workplace, there is assistance available. The Ontario Psychological Association is setting up response teams for mental health needs. When the processes are available, I will post them. In the meantime, reach out to mental health resources. I will post various online groups etc. that are offering connection as they become available. If you know of any, please post them in the comments below. We are together in this. Take good care, Lynette Monteiro

A generous gift from Healthy Minds Innovations As a nonprofit committed to building a kinder, wiser, more compassionate world, we are highly aware of not only the physical, but also the mental toll of COVID-19. Were happy to announce that the Healthy Minds Program app is now available for free.... http://tryhealthyminds.org

As we navigate the impact of COVID19, we at the OMC have had to make some very difficult decisions. To ensure the safety and health of our participants, teachers, and staff, we have postponed all April group and individual intakes for the May-June session. Please see our website for a full update. https://ottawamindfulnessclinic.com/ (scroll down the page) We will keep you informed of any other changes in our program plans as more information becomes available.... In the meantime, please take care and keep yourselves safe. Surround yourselves with support (using appropriate social distancing). Contact friends and family to see how they are. And most of all: WASH YOUR HANDS!

Thanks, Mary! We have been honoured by your trust and support of us at the OMC!

Spring is amost here! - https://mailchi.mp/51b798b1b58a/spring-is-amost-here

Im pleased to be invited to speak at UQAM on current issues in mindfulness. Please join us in Montreal on February 28th!

A reminder to do some mindful walking outdoors if you can. Today is a bit warmer than the last few days.

The present moment is right now, right here. Check out this practice that brings you to the present moment - to experience all thats happening for you right no...w, as it is. MBSM (Mindfulness Based Symptom Management) is an 8 week journey, calling to pause. A constant reminder to breathe in and out, breathe in and out the knowing and wisdom, compassion and love. Starts 18th January, 2020 Saturdays (10am-12.30pm) Dates: Class 1: 18th January Class 2: 25th January Class 3: 8th February Class 4: 15th February Retreat: 29th February Class 5: 7th March Class 6: 21st March Class 7: 28th March Class 8: 4th April Fee: 8000 + 18% Gst - The workshop consists of 8 classes (each costing around 1000 for 2.5 hours and a free retreat!) Also ask us about the therapy+mbsm package that we offer! Venue: Pause for Perspectives Center for Mindful Living, Begumpet For more details/ to register: Dm or call on +91 81068 64001 Image Description: Image divided in two- to the left, a green background, with instructions to a practice. Text: Dropping in on the present moment. Be still and become aware of the feeling of the breath moving in and out. Expand your awareness to include sensations of your body - tightness, relaxed. Now, experiment to include your thoughts - letting them pass by as clouds in the sky. Lastly, notice emotions - pleasant, unpleasant or neutral - without judging. To the right, are a few leaves and the logo of Pause for Perspective. #mindfulness #pause #pauseforperspective #presentmoment #breath #mbsm

We are often rushing, through to-do lists, feeding onto autopilot mode of doing things. Lets say, slow down today and be here. Shall we? MBSM (Mindful...ness Based Symptom Management) is an 8 week journey, calling to pause. A constant reminder to breathe in and out, breathe in and out the knowing and wisdom, compassion and love. 18th January-4th April, 2020 Saturdays (10am-12.30pm) Dates: Class 1: 18th January Class 2: 25th January Class 3: 8th February Class 4: 15th February Retreat: 29th February Class 5: 7th March Class 6: 21st March Class 7: 28th March Class 8: 4th April Fee: 8000 + 18% Gst - The workshop consists of 8 classes (each costing around 1000 for 2.5 hours and a free retreat!) Also get in touch with us to know about our MBSM+ therapy package! Venue: Pause for Perspectives Center for Mindful Living, Begumpet For more details/ to register: Dm or call on +91 81068 64001 Image Description: A white background with the following text in black - fika [pronounced as fee-ka] in Swedish, meaning, (n.) a moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life. Coffee with friends. #mindfulness #slowdown #pause #breath #pauseforperspective #therapy #love #fika

We wish you all a wonderful day of warmth and love! May the new year bring us joy and peace.

My wise friend and Colleague Dr.Lynette Monteiro at the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic had this to say about my Montreal Massacre post. It is so true.

Lovely, Pause for Perspective

Tomorrow evening, a chance for caregivers to Reconnect (with themselves and others), Rejuvenate and Build Resilience. OMC instructor, Heather Cross, will be leading some mindfulness practices.

Bringing attention to our touching body parts (mentioned above) a few times, in a comfortable rhythm, enables us in taking a stop and cultivate purposeful aware...ness in the moment. Touch Points By Aarathi Selvan by Pause For Perspective on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/aarat/touch-points-by-aarathi-selvan MBSM (Mindfulness Based Symptom Management) is an 8 week journey, calling to those who are keen on living in the now - unfolding every moment. Starts 16th November, 2019. Every Saturday (10am-12.30pm) Retreat: 21st December Investment: 8000+18% Gst 9440 Venue: Pause for Perspectives Center for Mindful Living, Begumpet For more details: Dm or call on +91 81068 64001

From one of our OMC Teachers: In November 2019, Sarah Good Occupational Therapy is offering free 20-minute telephone consultations for women who are experiencing sleep difficulties in mid-life. This offer is limited to 10 women so please reach out soon if this would be beneficial to you!... For more information or to register please email: [email protected]

Excited to announce my participation in the upcoming Best Practices in Post-Trauma Community Reintegration Conference! Ill be speaking alongside my colleague a...nd friend, Margaret Dupee, PhD. We will be discussing the neurological process of re-friending your brain post-trauma, and different ways in which we can utilize a mindful practice to craft a new relationship with our nervous system. Cool stuff! Check out the event page for more information. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-best-practices-in-post-tra

It was my pleasure to spend time with this lovely group and share mindfulness practices with them. Lynette Monteiro

Please assist in this important research. It improves the program and accessibility to the programs. Find out more and take part here: http://bit.ly/Mindful2 or contact [email protected]