The Mindfulness Clinic
700 Bay Street, Suite 2200 M5G 1Z6 Toronto, ON, Canada

When you’re stressed, are you hard on yourself? Would you like to learn how to treat yourself with compassion instead of criticism? You don’t have to be hard on yourself. There is another way. The Mindfulness Clinic is offering free info sessions for those looking for more insight into our 8-week Mindful Self Compassion program. Click the link for more information and contact us to register today!... https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca//free-mindful-self-co/

Do you feel overwhelmed and you're unsure how to cope with it? Our Mindfulness training is an 8 week ONLINE program that will help you learn to quiet your mind so you will be less distracted or upset by worries or ruminations. It can help you learn to accept your feelings without being overwhelmed by them. It can help you stay focused in the moment so that you can appreciate and enjoy the richness of your experience. After completion of this course, you may cope with mood ch...anges and difficult emotions more effectively. You may be less reactive and kinder to yourself. This class is great for students, professionals and seniors alike! Each class is two hours long, from 11:00am-1:00pm. Click on the link below to learn more about our classes and to sign up today! Space is limited! https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/group-therapy-toronto//

Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed in social situations? Do you avoid interactions with people because of your anxiety? TMC's Social Anxiety Group is starting up again this month - online! SAG combines mindfulness training with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you effectively manage social anxiety and social phobia. Our group sessions are effective. By the end of the group, you will be able to overcome your anxiety so you can engage in the social activities that a...re meaningful and important to you. The benefits from the group will last long after the group is over. By the end of the group, you can be more relaxed and successful in social situations. Our upcoming Social Anxiety Group is: September 22nd - November 24th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm via Zoom. Find out more about the group and registration, here: https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca//social-anxiety-socia/ See more

Has life with your new baby not been as blissful as you'd hoped? Do you find that you and your partner are arguing more since the baby arrived? You're not the only one. 67% of couples report a significant drop in their relationship quality and an increase in conflict within 3 years after the birth of a child. Bringing Baby Home (BBH) is a workshop to help parents navigate the first three years after baby is born. It will provide you and your partner with valuable tools that will allow you to increase intimacy, work through conflict, strengthen your friendship, and create positive co-parenting strategies. For more details on this workshop including registration information, click the link below and contact us today! https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca//bringing-baby-home-a/

When youre stressed, are you hard on yourself? Would you like to learn how to treat yourself with compassion instead of criticism? You dont have to be hard on yourself. There is another way. The Mindfulness Clinic is offering free info sessions for those looking for more insight into our 8-week Mindful Self Compassion program. Click the link for more information and contact us to register today!... https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca//free-mindful-self-co/

Have you ever wondered whether emotional cheating is real and would be considered as an affair? If so, Rae Dolman, MASC, RP, RMFT, of The Mindfulness Clinic answers questions on what emotional cheating is in a recent article by FLARE https://www.flare.com/sex-and-r/what-is-emotional-cheating/

Laurisa Dill, our Mindful Self-Compassion Group Facilitator, presents at the annual women connected event hosted by the Electricity Distributors Association of Ontario. Contact us to find out more about a speaker presentation at your next corporate event.

Contact us to find out more about a speaker presentation at your next corporate event.

Do you often feel drained, even at the beginning of the week, due to lack of sleep? As a rule of thumb you should be sleeping about 85% of the time that you are in bed. If you're looking for some help with sleep, here are our therapists who specialize in insomnia treatment: https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/issues/insomnia/ Photo: Lipstiq.com

Do you ever feel trapped in a past thought? or perhaps find yourself imagining a future scenario? Our Mindful Self-Compassion group facilitator, Laurisa Dill, outlines some great tips on how to drop the judgment about our past actions and lose the fear filter or what ifs about the future in the article below! *REMINDER*: Our next Mindful Self-Compassion group starts February 27th! ... https://www.facebook.com/events/2258425214431967/ See more

Have you ever felt anxious while at work? If so, many others can relate. We would like to show you how mindfulness strategies can help you become more aware and better at coping with anxiety. Here are a few strategies published by Blue Sky Mind: 1. Write it out: Grab a pen and paper, and just start writing. Acknowledge all of your feelings, and why they are there. Sit with them for a moment. Investigate each one, observing with curiosity and kindness. "What am I afraid of?" "...Continue reading

We are a very proud supporter of #BellLetsTalk day, which raises awareness of the importance of mental health. If you're ready to start the conversation, please reach out to us. We want to help. https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/contact-us/

Thank you to University Health Network, Centre for Mental Health for having our Founder, Dr. Paul Kelly, speak on how psychotherapists can become more effective by using routine outcome monitoring, an approach we practice here at The Mindfulness Clinic.

When we are rushing everywhere, we arent anywhere Dr. Paul Kelly We would like to extend thanks to HELLO! Canada for interviewing our very own Dr. Paul Kelly on how mindfulness can help you live in the moment as well as ways to practice self care. We encourage you to take a few moments out of your day to read the full article below.

We are very excited to share this sneak peak of "The Final Taboo", an episode discussing grief and death, airing on VisionTV featuring our Founder, Dr. Paul Kelly. Stay tuned for a link to the full episode shortly!

Do you want to create more positive energy in your life? Here are 5 ways to release some negative karma you may be holding onto! 1. APOLOGIZE TO THOSE YOU HAVE HURT. We may not always mean to, but sometimes we can say hurtful things to those we truly care about. People have complex emotions and differing opinions, and these dynamics can lead to misunderstandings and arguments from time to time. Dont beat yourself up because you have hurt someone, but certainly reach out to t...hem and apologize so that you and they can move on. It might mean going your separate ways, but at least there wont be any bad energy left between you. 2. GIVE LOVE TO EVERYONE. One way to reverse bad karma is simply to love everyone, even if they cant love you back. While it might hurt to do this at first, loving people will give you good karma. It will also enable you to help those who might need some extra care, so its a win-win situation. Loving your enemies isnt easy, but it gives you a clear conscience and frees up your mental energy for other things. Think about how different the world would look if we all simply loved one another without limitations or conditions. 3. HAVE PATIENCE. In our culture of instant gratification, many of us lack patience with ourselves and others. By learning patience, we can reverse bad karma and start deepening our human experience. So, when people talk, truly listen to them instead of just waiting to respond, and dont expect to have everything handed to you on a silver platter. If you work hard, maintain a positive attitude, and go about life in a calm manner, this will help instill good karma. 4. TAKE THE LESSONS FROM ALL YOUR EXPERIENCES. Even through the bad experiences, we can learn valuable lessons and become more humble because of them. Not all the experiences we have will turn out positively, but life doesnt always give us what we want; it gives us what we need. Remember this the next time you go through hardships, because staying thankful no matter your circumstances will reverse bad karma. 5. THINK POSITIVELY. Our thoughts become the foundation for what we build in our lives. If you think positive thoughts, you will live a happier life and have a freer mind as a result. Allowing negative thoughts to take over will only bring more negativity into your life, as the law of attraction and karma both state. To reverse bad karma, utilize positive thinking to center you and block out bad vibes. Doing so will give you a more fruitful, fulfilling life! Photo: ebuddynews.com Article source: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/5-ways-to-reverse-bad-ka/

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Did you know having a strong mind-body connection can affect and improve almost every aspect of your day to day life? This article by Food Matters explains the physiological effects meditation has on the brain and immune system. Learn what to expect when you start incorporating meditation into your routine! https://www.foodmatters.com//the-physiological-effects-med

Are you planning to take advantage of todays Boxing Day sales either at a mall or online? Our Founder, Dr. Paul Kelly, suggests these tips on how to stay mindful in the recent The Globe and Mail article "Give Yourself the Gift of Serenity" For people who go out to shop: -Make a list of what you really need before you go. -Cut the list in half.... -If you see others caught up in a feeding frenzy of bargains, smile, and let them go on their way. For people who stay at home, but shop online: -Remember it is too easy to spend digital money. -Set a budget and stick to it. -When you shop, put things into the shopping cart, but do not buy immediately. -Wait 20 minutes. Walk away from the screen. Reconnect with your current surroundings. Have a cup of tea. -Unhook your mind from the screen so you are not caught up in impulsive purchasing. -Ask yourself if you really needed or will really use it. For people who stay home to cocoon: -Give yourself permission to get off the treadmill of getting and spending. -Make a list of the important people in your life. Think of one reason you are grateful to know each of them. -Send each a short text to let them know that you are grateful for their friendship. -Remember that a sincere gift from the heart is food for the soul.

Make mindfulness your New Years resolution by joining our 8 week MBCT course beginning January 17th! A friendly reminder this course is covered by most insurance plans. Click on the event below for further details!

Did you know we offer corporate workshops? Practicing mindfulness in the workplace can better emotional intelligence, improve focus and productivity, and also enhance creativity. Learn more about the benefits by reading the article below and contact us today if you want to know how we can help you and your organization! https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/contact-us/ https://www.adp.com//mindfulness-in-the-workplace-3-benefi#... Photo: www.adp.com

When you exercise, are you mindful of your surroundings? Harmonizing your mind and body is powerful. Youre making stridesfiguratively and literallyfor your physical and mental health. And, if the research holds, youre enjoying it more. With that reward potential, a sweaty mindfulness session might be easier to put permanently on the calendar. Here are 8 ways to bring mindfulness to your exercise routine!...Continue reading

Anytime a piece of technology is giving us problems, whats the first thing we do? We turn it off, and then turn it back on. Its amazing the variety of issues that this simple trick can solve. Mindfulness teaches us that the same idea can apply to our minds as well. If were in some kind of emotional funk, or if the solution to a problem eludes us, we can learn how to unplug our mindeven for just a minuteand watch how many issues have disappeared when we plug back in. Read this article on 5 ways to unplug your mind! https://www.mindful.org/a-meditation-to-recharge-your-mind/ Photo: Instagram: @mindfulnessmatters

Are you feeling down and looking to make a change in your thoughts? Daniel Goleman explains how using mindfulness, specifically Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, can give you the tools to recognize and talk back to negative thoughts. Instead of getting sucked into our emotions or our thoughts, which is what happens when were depressed or anxious, we see them as those thoughts again, or those feelings again, and that disempowers them.... If youd like to learn more, check out this short video of Daniel Goleman's breakdown on how to treat depression with mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/using-mindfulness-to-treat-depress/ Photo: npr.org

We encourage you to get moving! Just a 10 minute stroll can make you feel happier! Staying physically healthy understanding that there might be certain medical illnesses that can prevent us from fully embracing this can boost our spirits and our mood. Not only because theres a sense of accomplishment that invades us when weve worked out, but also due to the release of powerful neurochemicals. Endorphins, serotonin, and norepinephrine all of which help towards boostin...g a more positive mood (happiness) and reducing anxiety and stress. Article source: goodthinkinc.com Photo: http://www.nacentralohio.com/walk-this-way/

What does mindfulness mean to you? Did you know we all have the natural capacity to develop and practice mindfulness every day? Here are some tips BBC News has shared on how to quiet your mind:... 1. Notice the everyday - engage your senses, for example to think about the food you eat and the feeling of the air moving past as you walk. 2. Choose a regular time for your practice, for example during your morning commute or on a lunchtime walk. 3. Try seeing things from a different perspective. This can be as simple as choosing a different seat at school, college or in a work meeting, or going somewhere new for lunch. 4. Watch your thoughts - see them as "mental events" and let them come and go in your mind, like buses. 5. Name your thoughts and feelings to get more awareness, for example recognizing "this is anxiety". 6. As well as practicing in day-to-day life, you can set aside time for mindfulness meditation, yoga or tai-chi. Article source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-45815679 Photo: vibeshifting.com

If meditation seems too difficult to do, try taking the first step. Be aware of your breath. Take some time today to take a moment, and count the breaths in and out of your body. Count them up to 10, and start over. Even our most happiest moments seem to slip away so quickly. This is a great way to slow down time, and enjoy the moment in its entirety. Image via instagram: @caressame

Why is it so difficult to properly enjoy whats right in front of us? And why are so many events easier to enjoy or savor after theyve happened? In this animation from The London School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton talks about why we have trouble staying anchored in the present moment, and the role memory and mind wandering play. http://ow.ly/r1zd50juABf

What are you grateful for? We all have difficult days, and rough patches, but have you stopped to think about what has gone right today? Take some time right now to think about all the things that make you happy and grateful for the life you have right now. ... If you liked the feeling - then you can create a gratitude journal, jar or instagram profile to keep track of all the things youre grateful for. In the comments below, tell us 1 thing that youre grateful for. ------------ Image via: Boomsumo

In our last post we talked about the importance of dreaming to achieve your goals. Sometimes though, your brain has other ideas and you begin to doubt yourself. How can you turn it around? There are a few techniques that Jack Canfield, writer of Success Principles, suggests. ... Here are three of them: - Visualize with a mental rehearsal: Before some athletes play a game, theyve envisioned every play and every goal. Before you start your day take a moment and envision yourself achieving your goals. - Goal Pictures: Whether its an image, a vision board or a poster - hang something on the wall near where you work to remind you of your goal. Create an affirmation you can tell yourself every time you look at it. - Index Cards: Just like when you were studying for a test in high school, flash cards are a great way to memorize your goals and get them to make a place in your subconscious. Break up your goals into index cards, keep them by your bedside and go through them every night before you go to sleep. Have you ever tried one of these visualization techniques? Tell us below!