Special Requirements for this Introduction to Mindfulness Group with Janet Yassen

Creating and maintaining safety is extremely important in this group. Participants need to agree to some special requirements.

Should any of these apply to you, please ensure you have help from an individual therapist or go to your nearest emergency department if you feel overwhelmed. When things are more stable you may be able to reapply.

If any of the following are true for you at present, please call us on 617-591-6055 before applying for the group and ask for Alex or Maria:

  • Current substance abuse;

  • Have no therapist or other outside-the-group professional supporter;

  • Living in insecure or unstable housing;

  • Don’t feel safe in group situations or are presently very troubled relating to others;

  • Are unwilling to keep your screen on during the group;

  • Suffer from intrusive voices, or other types of what professionals call audio or visual hallucinations;

  • Feel strongly drawn to harm yourself or end your life;

  • Are unable to use a smartphone/tablet or computer with a video camera.

Thank you! Please feel free to call: 617-591-6055

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