ASDI's Upcoming Events

NEW FEAR OF FLYING CLASS FORMING FOR 2011
Dates TBA - Contact Stephnie Thomas (below) for more information.

Intake sessions are required for all participants. Please contact Dr. Steven Shearer ( 410-938-8452) to set up an appointment. After the intake appointment, a non-refundable $75 registration fee is required to indicate your commitment to attending upcoming classes. You will be contacted as soon as there are enough participants to schedule a class. Between classes or as an alternative, individual preparation and practice flights are also available. You are welcome to attend the monthly support group (See "ASDI Groups") while waiting for a new class to form. Feedback from graduates from former classes indicates that the support group was a key ingredient in the success they had on their class flights.

Registration forms can be obtained by emailing Stephnie Thomas at stephniet@verizon.net. Information about the facilitator, upcoming classes, proposed class dates and fees, etc., can be obtained at (www.stephthomas.com). Facilitator: Stephnie Thomas, MS, NCC, LGPC; (410) 938-8457 x2 (voicemail); (410) 236-1470 (cell); stephniet@verizon.net ASDI wishes to thank Southwest Airlines and BWI airport for their assistance in supporting this program.

(No, we don't really have our own plane!)



(This educational program will be repeated periodically.
In the interim, individual and small group services are available.)

Mindfulness Meditation Class: April 27-June 8, 2011

Mindfulness Meditation Class taught by Andre Papantonio, M.A, LCPC

This class will be taught on 6 Wednesday evenings, beginning April 27,2011. (No class May 25 -- last class is June 8) 7:15 - 8:45 PM

Mindfulness meditation is a non-religious technique that, when practiced regularly, enables one to rest the awareness gently in the present moment. While not meant as a substitute for therapy, mindfulness practice can be a good adjunct to therapy for anxiety. It is also useful for anyone wishing to live life in a more aware way, appreciating the vividness of all 5 senses. The training is mostly experiential. We will practice traditional sitting meditation, the "body scan", mindful walking, and especially bringing mindfulness into everyday life. This is not group therapy. No personal disclosure is required. Andre Papantonio has been practicing meditation for 30 years, and teaching it, nationally and internationally, for 20. For further information, call him at 410-825-1257.

Advance registration is required. Cost:$170 Location: room 200, Gibson Building, Sheppard Pratt campus, Towson. To register, mail a check for $170 made out to Andre Papantonio, 6525 N.Charles, Towson Md. 21204. Include e-mail address and phone number.

Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland:
Treating anxiety disorders and stress-related disorders in Towson, Maryland, since 1978.