Identify, shape and change the negative thinking and unhelpful behaviour patterns through learning skills and techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and experience a practice of applied Yoga Therapy.
Join Dr Stephanie Minchin (@theyogapsychologist) for a 5 week course in ‘Yoga and Psychology for Mental Health: Positive Patterns (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)’. Stephanie is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist with over 10 years experience working in the profession of mental health.
In this online course, Stephanie will combine teaching and guided self-learning with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and offer a Yoga Therapy practice. CBT is a scientific evidence-based intervention, and is the recommended gold-standard treatment for stress, anxiety and depression.
Each session will involve teaching about CBT and its applied techniques and various exercises for you to understand your own personal experiences such as negative thinking cycles and unhelpful behaviours. The course is designed to empower you to develop your own self-help skills and strategies, supporting you to move towards positive patterns for more helpful and happier ways of living. The course will include a combination of reflective writing exercises and individual tasks and will be complemented with a Yoga Therapy informed yoga practice (breathwork techniques, meditation, movement & postures). This course is open to those of all levels, welcoming of beginners in both yoga and psychology.
What to expect:
The course is facilitated online via Zoom. You may choose to participate with your video camera on or off, however, it is encouraged to be present with the camera on in order to create a sense of group connection and cohesion. There will be opportunities to share, talk, reflect and ask questions throughout each session, yet no expectation to talk if you do not feel comfortable. It is encouraged that you attend all 5 sessions in order to gain the most learning and positive benefits from your experience.
For each session you will require a quiet personal space, yoga mat, a notebook and pen. Following each session, home practices and tasks will be recommended to support your learning in the process.
The sessions will not be recorded.
*Please note, this course is welcoming of anyone interested in learning new self-help skills to support their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This course is not a replacement for talking therapies, pharmaceutical interventions or any other forms of treatment which are recommended to individuals currently under the care of mental health services or other professionals. This course may act as a compliment to other therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Dates: Wednesday 5th January 2022- Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Time: 7-9 PM
Price: £265 Early Bird (Ends 15th December)
£295 RRP