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

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Fear of Flying Class

Prior to the next class, individual work on fear of flying, a support group, and practice flights can be arranged.

Afraid to Fly?

NEW FEAR OF FLYING CLASS FORMING FOR MAY, 2010

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 Instruction

Taught by Andre Papantonio, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Six Thursday evenings, beginning May 6, 2010 (7:30 - 9 PM)

Mindfulness Meditation is a technique that, when practiced, enables one to rest the awareness gently in the present moment. We spend most of our time thinking about the past or the future, and miss the vividness and vitality of what is right in front of us and our five senses. While not meant as a substitute for therapy, mindfulness practice can be a good adjunct to good Cognitive-Behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression. It is also useful for anyone interested in living life in a more awake way.

This training will be mostly experiential. We will practice various modalities, such as traditional (non-religious) sitting meditation, the "body scan," mindful walking, and especially learning to bring mindfulness into everyday life. This is not group therapy. No personal disclosure is required. No previous experience is necessary.

Andre Papantonio, LCPC, has been practicing meditation for 30 years, and teaching it for 20. He has presented these trainings internationally, including presentations on the conjunction of meditation and therapy. For further information call him at:
410-825-1257

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Cost:$160 ( $145 if paid in full by April 22)
Location: Room 200, Gibson Building, on the campus of Sheppard Pratt Hospital,
Towson Maryland

TO GET ON THE MAILING LIST FOR FUTURE TRAININGS, OR TO REGISTER, MAIL TO:
Andre Papantonio, LCPC, 6525 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204
(Please include email address.)