Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Offered by Dr. Kimberly Sogge, C.Psych.
Mindfuness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed by Dr. Zindel Segal to integrate the best of evidence-based cognitive therapy and the principles of mindfulness from Jon Kabat Zinn’s mindfulness based stress reduction curriculum. Dr. Segal’s research has demonstrated MBCT to be as effective as medication in reducing relapse of depression, and brain scan studies of MBCT indicate that MBCT may reduce activity in the areas of the brain associated with self-referential stories for many individuals.
There is a link to Dr. Segal’s website in the Great Links section www.drsogge.com for more information on this approach.
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for reducing risk of relapse in depression is usually offered in a group format. Dr. Sogge is pleased to offer two 8 week MBCT for Depression Relapse Prevention groups in Winter 2012 and Spring 2012. This groups are limited to 12 participants. The groups will follow the exact curriculum for the MBCT groups developed by Dr. Segal’s clinical research team at CAMH. These groups are not intended to be a first treatment for depression, nor as treatment for someone in an active depressive episode. This group is recommended for individuals in remission from prior episodes of depression, and individuals currently in individual treatment who can benefit from additional support and strengthening of skills that will improve resilience to depression relapse.
For registration in Dr. Sogge’s Winter 2012 or Spring 2012 MBCT for Depression Relapse Prevention groups click here.
During Fall 2011 and year round Dr. Sogge & Associates offers MBCT on an individual basis.
You may book your individual appointment for MBCT by clicking HERE or by contacting me directly at
Email: kim@drsogge.com
Telephone: 613-868-0544
