Online and In-Person Mindfulness Programs for Mental Health

Learn mindfulness digitally from the comfort of your home or in person at our space in Toronto. We offer effective evidence-based clinical group therapies for individuals with mental health concerns and chronic illnesses, including stress, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. 

If you are taking an online program, see the online format requirements below to see if you have the necessary technology to participate.

If you’re interested in taking a program but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.

Personal Development Programs

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 

Learn mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. More…

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 

Learn mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches practical ways to manage stress and build resilience. More…

Mindful Self-Compassion 

Learn mindfulness meditation. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teaches us to befriend our self-critic, develop self-compassion skills, and foster goodwill towards yourself and others. More…

Mindfully Managing Anxiety & Uncertainty 

Learn to live with anxiety and uncertainty. Mindfully Managing Anxiety & Uncertainty teaches us practical, short, and easy-to-use CBT and mindfulness skills and techniques to manage anxiety. More…

Online Format Requirements

Online Format

Participation will be via your computer (Windows, Mac or Linux) or mobile device (iPad, iPhone, Android), with interactive audio, video and chat.

Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention will be required.

This online course requires high-speed Internet access and that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate equipment and internet connection.

Technical Requirements:

  1. High-speed internet connection
  2. Video cam (built-in or external)
  3. Audio microphone (built-in or external)

It is the registrant’s responsibility to complete the required technical tests on the computer and to test the internet connection that s/he will be using throughout the course. For those registrants who plan to participate from the workplace, please note that it might be necessary to involve your IT department/consultant in determining how to meet the following technical requirements.

Please complete all the following steps to successfully join the online course

Required preparation:

  • Download Zoom (video conference program) by clicking here or by clicking on https://zoom.us/download
  • Click here for a PDF on how to install Zoom
  • Ensure you have operational headphones/earphones – required to limit feedback
  • Test your headphones/earphones with the computer you will be using
  • Test your camera and microphone by clicking here or by clicking on https://zoom.us/test

If you have any questions, please contact Theo Amory at theo@mindfulnessstudies.com or via phone at 647-524-6216

Upcoming Courses

MBCT in Downtown Toronto 24-101-08

Start: Thursday, September 28, 2023 phone intake interviews begin (Sessions start Oct 5)
Facilitator(s): Helen Munt BSW RSW

Mindfully Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty 24-135-02

Start: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Facilitator(s): Rhea Plosker RSW RP & Blakie Sahay OT Reg. (Ont.)

DBT Skills Online (Ontario Only) 24-140-01

Start: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Facilitator(s): Nikki Mohle RN & Elisha Van Harte MSW, RSW & Craig Oolup RP

Free Online Info Session 24-215-11

Start: Monday, October 2, 2023
Facilitator(s): Jeremy Finkelstein RP

Silent Retreat in Downtown Toronto 24-204-21

Start: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Facilitator(s): Jeremy Finkelstein RP

MBSR Online 24-109-07

Start: Monday, October 16, 2023
Facilitator(s): Rhea Plosker RSW RP & Amanda Beaman C.Psych

Free Online Info Session 24-215-12

Start: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Facilitator(s): Jeremy Finkelstein RP

MBCT Online 24-101-09

Start: Monday, October 23, 2023
Facilitator(s): Gwen Morgan MSW RSW & Becky Curran MSW RSW

MSC Online 24-114-04

Start: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Facilitator(s): Christine Grace McMulkin MSW RSW Certified MSC Teacher & Cassandra Cornacchia MSW RSW Trained MSC Facilitator

Advanced Mindfulness: Building Resilience 24-121-02

Start: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Facilitator(s): Melissa Nigrini RP

MBSR in Downtown Toronto 24-109-14

Start: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 phone intake interviews begin (Sessions start Nov. 14)
Facilitator(s): Blakie Sahay OT Reg. (Ont.) & Prabh Dhami Trained MBSR Facilitator

MBSR Online 24-109-08

Start: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Facilitator(s): Gwen Morgan MSW RSW & Theo Amory

Silent Retreat in Downtown Toronto 24-204-22

Start: Sunday, November 19, 2023
Facilitator(s): Jeremy Finkelstein RP

MBCT Online 24-101-10

Start: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Facilitator(s): Gwen Morgan MSW RSW

Silent Retreat in Downtown Toronto 24-204-23

Start: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Facilitator(s): Jeremy Finkelstein RP