Peggy Horwitz, LCSW
psychotherapy and
mindfulness practices
Committed to Your Well-Being
Upcoming Events
Mindful Matters
Mindfulness Matters for everyone and in every season,
please see below for various workshops and groups.
Telehealth
Currently screening for:
Mindful mornings
for Everyone
Mindful Mornings
Learn practice and deeply process your moment to moment experience.
Topics:
I. "Raisin' Awareness ~ an Introduction to Mindfulness
II. The Body Speaks, are You Listening?
III. Surfing the Waves of Emotion
IV. Watching the Stream of Thoughts
V. Sowing the Seeds of Self-Compassion and Lovingkindness
Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 am
Beginning date TBD
$50 per session
RSVP and Phone Screening Required
Limited to 6-8 Participants
for Physicians
Three Mindful Sundays
Mindful Medicine for Physicians
Practice privately with like-minded professionals
*Topics:
I. The Art and Science of Mindful Awareness
II. The Relationship between Awareness and Self-Compassion to Quality of Care
III. Reducing Symptoms of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
IV. Incorporating Mindfulness Practices in Personal and Professional Interactions
V. Remembering your Personal Connection with Being a Physician
Dates and Time:TBD
RSVP and Phone Screening Required
Limited to 6-8 Participants
for Everyone
Sowing the Seeds of Self-Compassion
An Introductory Session on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Learn the Three Components of Self-Compassion
as defined by researcher Kristin Neff
1. Mindfulness
2. Kindness
3. Common Humanity
Practice:
1. Breath Awareness
2. Self-Talk and Soothing
3. Lovingkindness Meditation
RSVP Required
for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals
Long Beach Retreat
RSVP and Phone Screening Required
Limited to 6-8 Participants
*Group Format:
Learn:
Concepts associated with mindfulness and self-compassion.
How to pay attention.
How to develop an intentional practice.
How to incorporate mindfulness into your professional and personal life.
Practice:
Guided and unguided meditations.
Body and sensory awareness.
Tracking thoughts, internal dialogues and personal narratives.
Process:
Try things in a small group setting with an experienced facilitator.
Listen to other people's experiences, share you own ~ if you like.
Practice in-between sessions and bring your questions, observations, etc. to the group.
Some General Benefits of Mindfulness:
- Improve self awareness and insight
- Increase attention, focus and productivity
- Decrease distractions
- Improve ability to regulate reactions
- Decrease symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety
- Increase your capacity to cope in difficult situations
- Improve your sense of well-being and peace of mind
- Improve your capacity for self-compassion and compassion towards others
- Develop a sense of community
For further information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Peggy Horwitz, LCSW
Services are provided via video calls
Doxy.me
Zoom
FaceTime
"Smile, breathe and go slowly".
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
