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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: Toronto Fall Session

May 8, 2014

The fall Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program starts Wednesday September 3 and I will be co-facilitating with psychiatrist, Dr. Neil Levitsky. This is a great opportunity to practice meditation and gentle yoga in a warm and inviting community environment.…

Does Psychotherapy Have An Image Problem?

September 30, 2013

Psychotherapy has been shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for those struggling with depression and anxiety and yet a majority of people are choosing to go the medication route. Although I’m not against medication and think it…

Medicate or Meditate ?

December 14, 2010

Trying to heal your depression with spiritual practice alone can make the condition chronic and prone to relapse, says a new study. Physicians and long-term meditators Roger Walsh, Robin Bitner, Bruce Victor, and Lorena Hillman explain why both antidepressants and…