Mindfulness And Biofeedback in Brookline, MA

Dr. Kurlander has trained in Eastern and Western approaches to Relaxation and Mindfulness. She completed Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine through

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education Program. She holds four certificates from the European Institute of Applied Buddhism for completing Mindfulness Retreats led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.  She was in residence at the Himalayan Institute, a center dedicated to integrating of Eastern and Western methods of treating mental and physical health.  With such a broad base of training, she can help people discover techniques for creating relaxation and calm that are most effective for them.

To understand the difference between a state of mindfulness and our more usual frame of mind, imagine a mountain reflected on a calm still pond on a sunny day.

The image is stable, clear and accurate. Now imagine the image of the mountain on the surface of a pond with rough waves.  The reflected mountain is distorted and hard to see accurately. Often we view the events in our lives on the surface of a rough pond. Practicing Mindfulness increases our capacity to keep the mind calm and still.  It does not make our problems go away but it does allow us to view things accurately and with perspective.

Using these methods Dr. Kurlander can help you understand and manage the effects of stress.   Through personalized treatment she can help you examine the causes of your anxiety,  analyze the emotions associated with it and change the resulting negative thoughts and behaviors.

Dr. Kurlander uses a simple handheld biofeedback device to support Relaxation Training.  This work can be done individually or in groups. Additionally Mindfulness work can be combined with psychotherapy. The two traditions together bring calm and powerful insight to working things through.