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Mood and Anxiety Group

September 9, 2021 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

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Have you recently completed an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and are transitioning back to outpatient care? Or are you finding that you could benefit from the support of a group in addition to your weekly individual therapy sessions?

Navigating the transition from an IOP to an outpatient therapy setting can feel challenging. During this time people are beginning to implement newly-learned skills with a decreased level of support from what they were recently receiving.

The Mood and Anxiety Group provides group support for individuals navigating this change. You will find a space to talk about where you are struggling and where you are progressing while receiving support from your peers.

Ideal candidates for this group are individuals who are stepping down from a higher level of care program or recognize they need more support than once-a-week therapy currently provides. This may also include individuals currently considering stepping up to or on a waiting list for a mood, anxiety, trauma, or dual diagnosis IOP who would like additional support. 

Facilitated by psychologist Amanda (Snell) Stagg, Psy.D.

  • Thursdays
  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • minimum 8-week commitment
  • via Zoom
  • $50 (can bill BCBS or Aetna PPO insurances)

Register using our online Scheduling Form.

For more information, please email Dr. Stagg at amanda@evanstonpsychologists.com.

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Need Therapy Support: New Scaffolding Group

May 20, 2021 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

Scaffolding Group

Are you waiting to work with an individual therapist? Join this special interim support group.

These sessions will help prop you up. Young adults will learn one psychological skill/theme per week from a “greatest hits” curriculum featuring skills and ideas from various schools of psychology. Plus, we’ll work with the new Rising Higher app that uses AI to take voice input and measures anxiety and depression.

Each session includes a mindfulness exercise.

Facilitated by psychologist Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning.

  • Thursdays
  • Noon – 1:15 pm
  • 8 weeks
  • via Zoom
  • $60 per session (can bill BCBS PPO or Aetna PPO)

Register using our online Scheduling Form.

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ACT Skills Group

May 21, 2020 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

ACT skills therapy group

Learn coping and mindfulness skills in this new group therapy series.

All of us struggle at times with connecting to meaning, working with difficult and even painful thoughts and feelings, and being present for ourselves and others in our lives.

In this group, we will develop core skills and processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to increase psychological flexibility through core mindfulness processes as a means to engage in a richer fuller life as well as cope with the challenges inherent in such a life.

Facilitated by therapist Aaron Stuewe, L.C.P.C.

  • Wednesdays beginning in June 2020
  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • 8 weeks
  • via Zoom
  • $50 (can bill BCBS or NU Student Health insurance)

Register using our online Scheduling Form.

For more information, please email Aaron at aaron@evanstonpsychologists.com.

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Trans Together Support Group

May 19, 2020 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

trans support group

This virtual support group for trans and gnc adults offers a space to connect with others and share experiences during the pandemic. Existing in a world that often wants us to conform can be challenging during the simplest of times. With the added hardship that is COVID-19, we could all use a little more community support.

This group is facilitated by post-doctoral fellow Ethan Stark, Psy.D., an out trans man.

  • Mondays beginning in June 2020
  • 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Via Zoom
  • $15 per session

Register using our online Scheduling Form.

For more information, please email Dr. Stark at ethan@evanstonpsychologists.com.

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Young Women’s Support Group

May 18, 2020 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

young women's group

Young adulthood can be a stressful and pivotal time in a young woman’s life, and engaging in these transitions can feel lonely and confusing — national health crisis or not!

Join other young women in this time of transition and change to connect, process, and support one another while gaining skills to manage anxiety and self care.

This group is facilitated by therapist Dr. Jena Catania.

  • Wednesdays beginning in June 2020
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • 8 weeks
  • via Zoom
  • $15 per session

Register using our online Scheduling Form.

For more information, please email Jena at jena@evanstonpsychologists.com.

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Therapist Support Groups Now Available

April 7, 2020 By Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning Leave a Comment

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As we navigate the seismic changes in our lives and work during this pandemic, psychotherapists need new tools and enriched ways to support how we take care of our clients, our practices, and ourselves. Join us for a special support group series.

Professionals in mental health and related disciplines will get support to process their experiences and sharpen their skills for working with clients remotely, managing new work/life balance issues, and practicing self-care routines.

Each session includes a mindfulness exercise. Sessions are limited to 10 participants.

  • Wednesdays, beginning April 8
  • Noon – 1:00 pm
  • via Zoom
  • $20 per session

Led by Dr. Jennifer Panning Contarino, Psy.D., author and founder of Mindful Psychology Associates.

For more info or to sign up, please Contact us.

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Mental health support isn’t just about therapy, Mental health support isn’t just about therapy, medication, teaching coping skills, or processing past trauma. We are committed to understanding how sociopolitical issues impact our mental health and the repeal of Roe vs Wade has us very concerned about the negative impact on women’s mental health. MPA Founder Jennifer Panning PsyD will be writing more about this issue in the near future. It is very difficult  to have good mental health when there are so many destabilizing factors in our society—we’ve seen the traumatic impact of the pandemic and impending fascism. We are committed to helping decrease anxiety, depression, and trauma…Let’s figure out a way to mobilize together to best navigate what may be another example of women being disrespected and disempowered.  #mindfulpsychologyevanston #mindfulpsychologyassociates #evanston #abortionishealthcare #abortionisawomansright #psychology #trauma #chicagotherapist #psychologistsofinstagram #anxiety #depression
Great news for #evanston! Thanks to city council a Great news for #evanston! Thanks to city council and Mayor Biss for approving funding to build a mental health “Living Room” resource center as an alternative to emergency rooms when people are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and need supportive services. This will be a valuable addition to the community to address mental health needs. Thanks @dearevanston; reposted using @withregram  #mindfulpsychologyevanston #mindfulpsychologyassociates #therapy #psychologistsofinstagram #chicagotherapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresource
Happy to welcome Amy Bailey LCPC to Mindful Psycho Happy to welcome Amy Bailey LCPC to Mindful Psychology Associates’ staff! Amy has been in the field for awhile and we are happy to have her join our awesome team. Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual services! #mindfulpsychologyassociates #mindfulpsychologyevanston #chicagotherapist #therapy #evanston #psychologistsofinstagram
Thanks @newyorkercartoons for summing up current r Thanks @newyorkercartoons for summing up current reactions and feelings about the #covid_19 #pandemic…lots of talk in therapy sessions about how to cope with the roller coaster of emotions surrounding the pandemic as well as other major sociopolitical stressors…we stand consistent with recommending minimizing media consumption, finding ways to access joy and creativity, and noticing what is in and out of our control. And of course…acknowledging and validating all of our many feelings! Reposted using @get.repost  #mindfulpsychologyassociates #mindfulpsychologyevanston #sociopolitical #psychologistsofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #chicagotherapist #chicagotherapists #stress #therapy #coping #copingskills
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