An Introduction to Mindfulness Practices for Anxiety (Online)

According to the World Health Organization, anxiety is on the rise. The American Psychological Association reports that 33% of American adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While medications can be helpful for some people, scientific research is now suggesting that mindfulness can be a tool – a recent study from Georgetown University suggests that mindfulness is non-inferior to medications. While mindfulness is not a panacea, it can be extremely helpful for some people struggling with anxiety. This class serves as an introduction to practices which may help reduce anxiety in some individuals.

While a licensed psychologist, Dr. Friedman is providing didactic and experiential education in these classes about mindfulness practices which may be incorporated into self-care. This class should not be considered interventionary, nor is it group therapy.

This program is being offered ONLINE, and will NOT be recorded.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

Ann Friedman, PhD, is a Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Facilitator from UCLA. She has also completed classes through Mindful Schools A Still Quiet Place and other programs. She is currently in the Teacher Certification program for CBCT through Emory University. In 2015 she opened Mindful Being a company which provides training in schools corporations and nonprofits. She has taught mindfulness across Southeast Texas Puerto Rico and Florida with Mental Health America and UNICEF following hurricanes.