BASIC MINDFULNESS PORTLAND is dedicated to offering the highest quality treatment, training and public service. The approach involves integrating a contemporary version of ancient mindfulness training with the modern science of psychology, resulting in a contemplative psychology program. Psychology and mindfulness share the goals of: reducing suffering; increasing satisfaction; modifying destructive habits which affect individuals, organizations and society; and self understanding or insight.
There are many ways to teach/learn mindfulness and apply it to the psychology of everyday life. Basic Mindfulness is the foundation of the formal trainings and is a system that was designed by renowned meditation teacher, Shinzen Young. Basic Mindfulness uses the Five Ways of Mindfulness as the primary training tools. Each of the Five Ways of Mindfulness is a practice for raising the baseline level of mindfulness as well as a strategy for coping with challenges or maximizing opportunities. At a deeper level, Basic Mindfulness could be seen as teaching a science of happiness--helping us see who we really are and getting what we really want.
A scientific approach is employed by teaching formal techniques, practicing and applying techniques systematically, observing the outcome in daily life, changing the technique if necessary, practicing again, observing again, etc. Students are encouraged to be scientists also, and consult their own experience to determine the usefulness of any practices they learn.
Offerings include individual and couples psychotherapy, mindfulness classes, practice groups, individual instruction, and organizational consultations.
There are many ways to teach/learn mindfulness and apply it to the psychology of everyday life. Basic Mindfulness is the foundation of the formal trainings and is a system that was designed by renowned meditation teacher, Shinzen Young. Basic Mindfulness uses the Five Ways of Mindfulness as the primary training tools. Each of the Five Ways of Mindfulness is a practice for raising the baseline level of mindfulness as well as a strategy for coping with challenges or maximizing opportunities. At a deeper level, Basic Mindfulness could be seen as teaching a science of happiness--helping us see who we really are and getting what we really want.
A scientific approach is employed by teaching formal techniques, practicing and applying techniques systematically, observing the outcome in daily life, changing the technique if necessary, practicing again, observing again, etc. Students are encouraged to be scientists also, and consult their own experience to determine the usefulness of any practices they learn.
Offerings include individual and couples psychotherapy, mindfulness classes, practice groups, individual instruction, and organizational consultations.
Contact Information:
503-719-5499
jsims@bmindfulpdx.org
2476 NW Northrup St.,
Suite 2B
Portland, Oregon 97210