
Nicole LeBlanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MA, MSW, RSW
She/Her/Hers
Mindfulnesss Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This 8 week mindfulness program plus 1 day retreat aims to support individuals in accessing and deepening their capacity to respond to stress and other difficulties in more skillful, balanced way. The program was developed out of the School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts. The next round of MBSR will take place this fall (Sept. 10-November 5th, 2019 Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm)
Mindful Self Compassion (MSC)
Mindful Self Compassion is an 8 week plus 1 day retreat program that aims to support individuals in cultivating greater wellbeing and resilience amidst the ups and downs that life presents us. You will learn a variety of techniques to deepen the wisdom to meet your experience as it actually is, rather than through the lens of past experience or future fears that often lead to unskilful reactive behaviour. You will also learn techniques to: meet difficulty with kindness and understanding, befriend your flaws and inner critic, transform shame through compassion, and foster hope for wellbeing toward yourself and others.