Psychoeducation is the process of helping individuals learn about mental health. 

By combining psychological theory with practical strategies, psychoeducation helps individuals develop insight, cope with challenges, and make informed decisions regarding their well-being. 

Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses reading materials to support mental health and emotional well-being. Bibliotherapy facilitates psychoeducation through carefully selected books, articles, and other written works that enhance understanding and self-reflection. 

GIFTS’ Introduction to Mindfulness group will use both psychoeducation and bibliotherapy through weekly assigned readings and group activities. These readings and activities will help you develop a deeper understanding of the principles and benefits of mindfulness while also equipping you with practical skills to incorporate mindfulness into your day to day life.

GIFTS’ Introduction to Mindfulness group will be incorporating assigned readings from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book, Wherever You Go, There You Are. The book will be provided on loan at the first group meeting. An additional fee may be incurred if the book is lost or damaged. 

If you would prefer to purchase your own copy of the book, we encourage participants to select the most recent publication of the book (the 30th edition). The following link takes your to the edition that the assigned readings and page numbers will be based on.

https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness-dp-0306832011/dp/0306832011/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

The Introduction to Mindfulness group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm beginning on February 27, 2025. The tentative meeting days for all eight weeks are as follows:

2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17

The Introduction to Mindfulness group will take place over eight consecutive weeks at GIFTS Mental Health Clinic’s Towson office (8600 Lasalle Rd Suite 634, Towson, MD 21286).

At this point in time, GIFTS Mental Health Clinic’s group sessions are not covered by insurance.

Sessions can be paid for individually ($60 each) or, the entire eight week experience can be purchased for a reduced, flat-rate ($400).

In the event you are unable to attend a session, participants who choose to pay the flat rate of $400 will not be refunded. However, as an alternative to paying the reduced flat rate, sessions can be paid for individually at a cost of $60. 

In the event GIFTS’ offices are closed due to inclement weather, the timeline may be extended in order to accommodate all eight weeks. Notices of office closure will be communicated to group participants via email.

GIFTS’ Introduction to Mindfulness Group will be a closed group. This means that once the group has begun, additional participants will be unable to join the current group. However, in the event you are unable to join the group by its start date on 2/27/2025 and are interested in future groups offered by GIFTS, please email referrals@giftspsych.com to receive notifications about future groups, and to join our waitlist.

If you have any additional questions or concerns not covered above, please feel free to reach out to referrals@giftspsych.com.