Emotion-Focused Mindfulness Therapy (EFMT) is a therapeutic mindfulness practiced developed to help people develop compassionate self-awareness. Using principles from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Focusing. Emotion-Focused Mindfulness is practice that engages with emotional pain and impasse, supporting self-understanding and felt compassion while empowering us to live more deeply valued lives. Rather than feeling better, EFMT supports the human work of getting better at feeling seeing emotion as a powerful guide to our authentic life.

EFMT sessions will include meditation, journaling, talks and discussing meditation experiences as a group.

Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00pm / September 28 – November 23 

For individuals 18+ living in Ontario who identify as financially vulnerable.

Considerations: 

This group is best suited for people who:

• Have social or professional support for emotions that emerge within the practice
• Are engaged with understanding their emotions
• Cope with self-criticism or worry, depression or anxiety
• Have had some meditation practice
• Have the time to commit to practicing meditation daily and meeting in a group weekly

This group won’t be a good fit for people who:

• Are struggling with active suicidality
• Are working to deal with self-harm
• Are addressing disabling symptoms associated with trauma
• Cope with experiences such as hallucinations, paranoia
• Are looking for strategies to address substance use disorders

Cost: FREE (covered by OHIP)

Limited to 12 participants

To register: Please call 647-349-4394 and leave your name and telephone number.