2 Lower Cost Therapy Options
1-Sliding Scale
Limited availability
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Reduced rate
-agreed upon for a set time
-option to renew
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Based on financial need
2-Hybrid: Therapy + Self Study
Pairing 1:1 individual therapy with courses & self-study
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For anxiety, depression, lifestyle habits, and goals
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For communications
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For stress reduction and mindfulness
Links and Course Recommendations Below
Course Recommendations
I recommend these specific courses of study based on both my own experiences with them as well as my clients' positive experiences with them. I have studied directly with Russ Harris and Oren Jay Sofer over a period of several years and often teach the skills from these courses to clients in sessions. I have completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction level 1 Teacher Training through Brown University.
By completed one of these courses and/or reading and engaging with the associated books, you can greatly offset the time you spend in therapy by learning skills in a cost-effective way and accelerate your learning and personal growth.
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Courses range in price from less than the cost of a single therapy session to approximately the cost of 1-3 therapy sessions (depending on which course you take). I recommend you read the book and also take the course while starting therapy at a pace designed to match your progression through the course.
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You will rapidly train in the skills of psychological flexibility, mindfulness, stress reduction, or communication, with individual support in further refining and applying what you’re learning through 1:1 individual therapy.
The Happiness Trap
With Russ Harris
For Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle Habits, and Goals
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8-Week On-Demand Self Paced Course (link to register)
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Book, "The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris
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Psychological Flexibility and The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to wellbeing​​
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Say What You Mean
With Oren Jay Sofer
For Communications - Personal and Professional
Two 8-week options (part 1 and part 2). Please check link for most current registration offerings (Say What You Mean Course) or Oren Jay Sofer's website and navigate to Programs if the course link has changed.
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Combination of pre-recorded video teaching, live Q&A (with recordings), meditations, and reference material. A companion to the book.
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Book, "Say What You Mean" by Oren Jay Sofer
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A blend of Compassionate Communication (also known as Nonviolent Communication of NVC), Mindful Communication, and Embodiment
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
With Brown University
the current training institution for MBSR Teachers
For Stress Reduction and Mindfulness​
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Live, Synchronous Remote Video Meetings + 1 full-day practice
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Book, "Full Catastrophe Living, Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness" By MBSR developer, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Mindfulness, stress reduction, and gentle movement practices for personal well-being. The original and most studied course in learning mindfulness skills to reduce stress and cope with challenges.​​