About our Instructors

Sharon M. Theroux, Ph.D., ABPP

Free Orientation 1/7

Mindful Tools for Teens

Mindfulness

means paying attention in a particular way:

Dr. Theroux is a licensed psychologist and board certified neuropsychologist, working in private practice since 1995. She specializes in the treatment of individuals with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. She completed a practicum in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: Living Inside Participant-Practice Perspectives taught by senior staff from the Center for Mindfulness - a program limited to those with extensive professional experience and a solid meditation practice. Libby Andress, L.C.S.W.

On purpose In the present moment, and Non-judgmentally

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Libby Andress is a licensed clinical social worker in South Florida with extensive training and experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in helping individuals cope with anger, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self harm, and attention deficit disorders. She received training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and has received specialty training in teaching mindfulness to school age individuals through Mindful Kids Miami, led by Valerie York-Zimmerman. She maintains a solid meditation practice.

At Infinite Health and Wellness Center 2717 East Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 103 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

South Florida Psychology

South Florida Psychology

www.southfloridapsychology.com

954-249-4448

Adolescence is Stressful!
Now more than ever teenagers are experiencing increased levels of stress. As many as 70% of adolescents report being negatively affected by the academic pressures of school, the difficulties of getting into the right college, and the challenges of balancing a range of extracurricular activities. They also report repeated conflicts with peers and family members. Over half of all teens feel pressures from social media, and a growing number are victims of cyber bullying. Without even realizing it, adolescents today are over stimulated and often detached from family and friends. Constantly surrounded by cell phones and 24/7 social media, they lose their ability to connect with themselves, their thoughts and bodies. Not surprisingly, 90% of teenagers even report that they are disconnected from nature. Participants who complete the course can enhance their ability to:

Why try Mindful Tools?

Mindful Tools for Teens is a program based on the practice of mindfulness. The key to mindfulness is a non-judgmental awareness that enables you to respond with greater clarity, stability and understanding to lifes stressors, rather than reacting in unhealthy ways. Mindful Tools for Teens is an adaptation of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. pioneered MBSR at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979, and this program is highly respected in the medical community, with classes in over 200 hospitals nationwide.

How to Begin?
All class participants and their parent (s) attend a complementary orientation, which gives you a firsthand taste of mindfulness. This allows you to better understand the course, and explore whether the program is right for you. Where: Infinite Health and Wellness Center 2717 East Oakland Park Blvd, # 203 Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. January 7 to March 4 half day retreat on Sat, 3/1 $400 (includes all CDs and work books). Insurance may cover a portion or all of these expenses.

When: Dates:

This highly participatory, supportive, and structured program will provide you with:

Guided instruction in mindful meditation practices Gentle stretching and mindful yoga Group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life home exercises Practice materials including guided mindfulness practice CDs and workbook

Cost:

Relax Concentrate Communicate more effectively with others Improve academic and athletic performance Regulate their emotions Live in the moment Find balance, clarity and stability in their
very busy lives Tolerate stress Access inner resources of strength and wisdom

South Florida Psychology

www.southfloridapsychology.com

954-249-4448