Weekend Retreat for Couples:
April 18--10, 2020. 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. Cost: $700 per couple. We will be teaching couples mindfulness practices for being present together, balancing self and other, dealing with differences, giving and receiving attention, building trust and cultivating compassion.
Hosted by Antra Kalnins Borofsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdM, LMFT
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Antra Borofsky is a couples therapist whose special gift is to help couples learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible to reconnect, open one's heart and to transform hurts, resentments and fears into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. With her husband, Dr. Richard Borofsky, her partner for 45 years, she also offers retreats and workshops for couples called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving" and "Being Together: The Mindful Practice of Intimacy."
This is a new group for people wanting to explore philosophical ideas within a psychotherapeutic groups. While we will discuss core ideas in philosophy (free will, meaningfulness, consciousness), this is not an academic seminar – it is a therapeutic group, facilitated by a licensed social worker, whose ultimate focus is the psychological well-being and emotional growth of its members. This is an ongoing open group, meeting online, open to adults (18+) who are based in Massachusetts and who are seeking a distinctive kind of intellectual and therapeutic community.
Hosted by John T Maier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02139
Welcome! Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey, and I aim to approach it with humility and compassion. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, and many of them have experience in academia, medicine, or the arts. An ideal client is someone seeking to make sense of what they value and how to live in accord with their values, and who finds it helpful to approach these questions from a reflective and philosophical perspective.
Weekend retreats for couples. Description: Love is the ultimate renewable resource, sustaining itself by continually deepening--becoming ever more mindful, trusting, resilient, playful, compassionate, and wise. This weekend you will learn elegantly simple practices to help you deepen your love, connect under any conditions, strengthen trust, open your hearts, and transform hurts, losses, and fears into a deeper loving. You'll practice abiding together in the present moment, meeting each other in truth and mutuality, and expanding your compassion to include whatever is unloved in yourselves and your partner.
A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Richard Borofsky is a couples therapist whose special gift is to help couples learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible for them to reconnect, to open their hearts and to transform hurts, resentments and mistrust into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. Along with his wife Antra Borofsky, his partner for over 50 years, he also offers retreats and workshops for couples called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving."
Weekend Retreat, October 17 - October 18, 2020. 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. Cost: $700 per couple. Love is the ultimate renewable resource, sustaining itself by continually deepening - becoming ever more mindful, trusting, resilient, playful, compassionate, and wise. This weekend you'll learn elegantly simple practices to help you deepen your love, connect under any conditions, strengthen trust, open your hearts, and transform hurts, losses, and fears into a deeper loving. You'll practice abiding together in the present moment, meeting each other in truth and mutuality, and expanding your compassion to include whatever is unloved in yourselves.
Hosted by Antra Kalnins Borofsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdM, LMFT
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Antra Borofsky is a couples therapist whose special gift is to help couples learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible to reconnect, open one's heart and to transform hurts, resentments and fears into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. With her husband, Dr. Richard Borofsky, her partner for 45 years, she also offers retreats and workshops for couples called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving" and "Being Together: The Mindful Practice of Intimacy."
Weekend Workshop for Couples: October 17-18, 2020, . 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. Cost: $700 per couple. We will be teaching couples mindfulness practices for being present together, balancing self and other, dealing with differences, giving and receiving attention, building trust and cultivating compassion.
A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Richard Borofsky is a couples therapist whose special gift is to help couples learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible for them to reconnect, to open their hearts and to transform hurts, resentments and mistrust into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. Along with his wife Antra Borofsky, his partner for over 50 years, he also offers retreats and workshops for couples called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving."
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Hosted by Sacred Play Explorations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Watertown, MA 02472
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Hosted by Basel Zayed, Psychotherapy Practice
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Group meets in Arlington, MA 02476
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Group meets in Malden, MA 02148
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Group meets in Westford, MA 01886
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Hosted by Terri Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhDE, LICSW, MSW, MSEP
Group meets in Mattapan, MA 02126
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Spirituality Support Groups
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.