Meditation 101

Calm Your Mind; Energize Your Body

with Dr. Gayle Klabor

Saturday, May 12, 2012
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

St. John's Episcopal Church - Administration Bldg.
2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX
Across Westheimer from Lamar High School
Enter from River Oaks Blvd.

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DESCRIPTION: Meditation has become a popular way to reduce stress and find inner peace. Experienced meditators and brain scientists are discovering that the practice of meditation produces physiological, psychological, and spiritual benefits. In general, people who meditate experience less anxiety and depression. They also report more pleasure in life and better social relationships. Recently, meditation has been studied as a means to utilize the power of the mind to heal the body and effectively deal with physical pain. Meditation or contemplation involves focusing or concentrating the mind, so it increases awareness and mindfulness and leads to relaxation and personal growth. In this presentation, Dr. Gayle Klaybor will discuss the benefits and fundamentals of meditation and take the opportunity to participate in a guided and individual meditation experience.

SPEAKER: Dr. Gayle Klabor is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families realize a better quality of life. Since establishing her private practice, she has assisted clients in resolving problems ranging from personal growth and development to problems involving serious mental illness. She is committed to establishing a safe, supportive and affirming environment in which to explore personal issues. Dr. Klaybor supervises clinical social workers and teaches psychotherapy skills and psychopathology as an adjunct professor at The UH Graduate College of Social Work. She also serves as a clinical consultant for The Center for Recovering Families at The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. She has been meditating for 11 years and has been a member of the Houston Zen Center for the last 5 years.

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