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Mindfulness Meditation offerings from Paul

Special Event:

Mindfulness Meditation for Pain, Depression and Anxiety

A one night presentation (May 2nd from 7:00-8:30 pm) on managing chronic pain at Colorado Spine Therapy. Information and registration at 303-691-3733 (space is limited)

 

Touching the Moment:  A monthly Internet radio discussion
Mindfulness is an ancient practice and a cutting-edge approach to reducing stress. Let's talk about how to integrate mindfulness into our lives with your host, Paul Deger!   Broadcasts last Sunday of the month, 3:00-3:30 pm MT. Join the discussion live or access archived episodes at www.blogtalkradio.com/mindfulnesstrainer.

Mindfulness 101: Embracing the Moment
Mindfulness is more than a technique or tool. It is an ancient practice and a cutting-edge approach to reducing stress. This age-old wisdom can help increase your capacity to pay attention and offer an opportunity to fully embrace each moment. Learn how to increase awareness of breath, body, and emotions in your daily routine to improve overall health and allow you to more fully participate in the adventure of life. With an emphasis on experiential exercises and discussion, students will learn mindfulness practices and how to apply these principles to their daily lives.

Next start date: July 11th - Four Thursdays (7:00 - 9:00 pm) register at www.freeu.com 

Living in the Moment: A Monthly Mindfulness Group
A practice-centered group to support your continuing mindfulness practice.  In addition to meditation and other mindfulness practices, we will discuss struggles and strategies to integrate both formal and informal mindfulness practices into your daily routine.  While this group is in response to former students' request for a follow-up to Mindfulness 101, all are invited to deepen their understanding and practice of mindfulness.  BYOC and YM (cushion and yoga mat - chairs available also).

  • Time: On hiatus at this time
  • Suggested Contribution: $10

Comments from former students:

"Paul is fantastic...the best I have ever seen at honoring the students' questions
and transitioning back to his subject." 

"Great intro to mindfulness, ways to integrate into daily life."

"Paul is very passionate about transferring this method."

Mindfulness Exercise downloads now available
(for educational purposes only - not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare professional)

  1. Awareness of Breath: 10 minute sitting meditation (new version 11/09)
  2. Awareness of Body: 20 minute body scan exercise (new version 01/10)
  3. Awareness of Sensations: 15 minute exploration of five senses and environment
  4. Awareness of Breath video: slide show accompanied by audio
  5. Body Scan exercise video: slide show accompanied by audio

Any questions?  You can contact Paul Deger at pauldeger@juno.com or

303-430-2862.

Peace.

Paul Deger, MA, LPC, PT has over 20 years experience in healthcare, initially earning an undergraduate degree in physical therapy at Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a physical therapist, Paul has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, specializing in neurological disorders. He furthered his studies in motor learning and control in the graduate physical therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh.

Paul then shifted focus from physical to psychological health and completed his graduate studies at Naropa University, Boulder, earning a Master’s in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. He has also trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Center for Mindfulness at University of Massachusetts Medical School and studied with Lloyd Burton, founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center.

He has worked with clients in hospital-based, private practice and home-based settings. Paul has taught mindfulness, meditation, and stress management nationally to doctors, allied health care professionals, businesses and governments, as well as presented at behavioral health conferences.  Currently, Paul is pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Iliff School of Theology.

Comments from Paul Deger's students

"Paul is articulate, thoughtful, patient."

"I enjoyed Paul's trust-inspiring style and sincerity."

"His warm and gentle nature shows he's a good listener."

“Paul is exceptional at creating a very safe place to express with honesty.”

 

 

Get out of your head and into Life!

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