This series explores the relationship between mindful self-esteem and self-care and begins with a wonderful article by Deborah Zucker, a naturopathic physician and transformational health coach, who wrote the new book, The Vitality Map: A Guide to Deep Health, Joyful Self-Care, and Resilient Well-Being. As opposed to focusing on what…
Designed for: Women attempting to conceive and/or participating in fertility treatment. Partners are invited to participate in the 3rd Party Panel and All Day sessions. Open to patients of all fertility programs. Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. Sponsored by Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility Physicians Date/Time: Free Orientation Session Wednesday, September 21,…
Designed for: Individuals and couples attempting to conceive and/or participating in fertility treatment. Ideal for those preferring a weekend intensive vs. a weekly evening program. Open to patients of all fertility programs. Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. Sponsored by Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility Physicians Date/Time: June 18, 2016 Saturday 9…
“This is a long journey, the journey of a lifetime. It’s indeed a curious ship that sails into the mystery with nothing on board save confidence of mind, courage of heart, and commitment of purpose. This is the journey of mindful self-esteem that unfolds and arises from the qualities of…
“From the wakefulness of awareness, the warmth of compassion, and the wisdom of the journey comes connecting to others, caring for a larger whole, and committing to your core values no matter what comes your way. Mindful self-esteem is an unfolding process that cultivates self-acceptance and self-compassion—qualities that offer strength,…
“On the path of mindfulness, true self-esteem is being true to yourself” (Marotta, 2013, 78). Inquiry In your quest for external validation driven by striving imagine what it would be like to engage in non-striving—having clear intentions, staying focused, being a keen observer, and allowing life to unfold as it…
“When you cultivate mindful self-esteem, the qualities of acceptance, compassion, and virtue live within you as inseparable triplets” (Marotta, 2013, 7). Inquiry If there was nothing to chase after—no external measures of true success and no need to be separate and distinct to prove your true worth—could you find “more…
“Mindfulness itself is the ultimate frame within which to perceive the actuality of things as they are” (Kabat-Zinn 1990, 331). If mindfulness is the ultimate frame, mindful self-esteem might be defined as “self reframed” (Marotta, 2013, 97). Inquiry If you viewed yourself within the framework of non-judgmental awareness, who would…
The Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society is delighted to invite you to join our community for our 47th Annual Conference at the beautiful Asilomar Conference Grounds from June 3-5. A special emphasis this year will be on the group treatment of Trauma and working mindfully in group therapy. Along with…
“Conditional self-esteem is based on approval: outside evaluations and outcomes that determine your worth. Mindful self-esteem, on the other hand, is based on self-acceptance and self-compassion: the ability to embrace all parts of yourself in warmth, without distinction. With mindful self-esteem, even though you recognize your limitations, it doesn’t get…
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