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What is Mindfulness?

"Mindfulness is Paying attention
on purpose,
in the present moment, and
non-judgmentally"
Jon Kabat-Zinn
I first learned about mindfulness in 2011, after reading about a relatively new evidenced-based group treatment to prevent depression relapse, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).  I was looking for a group treatment to complement my individual therapy practice for people struggling with depression.  I read that, in order to teach MBCT, I first had to take a course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).  After taking MBSR myself, I noticed a significant transformation in the way I related to stress.  I never knew how anxious I was until I started to slow down!  I became happier, more peaceful, less impulsive, and more compassionate with myself and others.  I vowed to become a certified MBSR instructor to help others, especially healthcare professionals, do the same.  After 2 years of training through the the Oasis Institute at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, I became certified to teach MBSR.   
Here is a wonderful synopsis about mindfulness, created by the the
​Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Here are three ways Dr. Theroux can help you
​cultivate mindfulness!

Guided Meditations

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Access our meditations here. We have some ​free Meditations as well as the meditations for all of our online class offerings. 
MBSR Meditations
MSC Meditations

One-on-One Training

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Learn more about our individual online mindfulness training. We offer specialized sessions to help you either start or improve your practice.
Request Appointment

Live Online
​Group Training

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Sign up for Dr. Theroux's next 8-week live online class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Mindful Leader!
Register MBSR

we are accepting new patients, get in touch with us today!


Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Telephone

561-395-0243

Email

drtheroux@comcast.net
  • Home
  • Our Staff
    • Christorpher J. Fichera, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
    • Sharon M. Theroux, Ph.D., ABPP, Licensed Psychologist
    • Kristen Prater, Office Manager
  • Services
    • Individual Teletherapy
    • Mindful Meditation offerings >
      • Free Mindful Meditation Drop-ins
      • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Live Online
    • Infertility Therapy
    • Marriage Therapy
  • Specialties
    • Mindfulness Training
    • Mindful Self-Compassion Training
    • Nonviolent Communication
    • Depression
    • Emotional eating
    • Chronic Pain
    • Addictions
  • Clinicians Corner
    • MBSR Research
    • Mindful Self-Compassion Research
  • Resources
    • Meditations
    • Blog
    • FAQs
  • Contact Us