Free Yourself From Mindless Tech Use!
6 Weekly Online Practice Groups to take back control of your technology!
Does your phone/computer/video game console control you instead of the other way around? Temporary hits of dopamine, binge watching, excuses like “just 5 more minutes” and then realizing it’s been another hour..? Do you tell yourself tech makes you happier and yet feel lonely? (Studies have shown a connection between technology use and loneliness*)
Let’s face it: our tech was made to addict us - and it’s good at it!
Learn powerful tools to free yourself and take back control over your time, supercharged by the power and accountability of a community of people!
*https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/10/technology/personaltech/technology-loneliness.html
You will Learn and Practice:
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Techniques
Mindfulness
Techniques from Hypnosis
You will have Access to:
Guided Meditation Recordings
A Group Check-in Page to Track Your Progress and Keep Accountable to Yourself and Others
Details:
When: Six Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm US Pacific Time
JANUARY 22nd through FEBRUARY 26th, 2025
Where: Zoom (link provided on registration)
How Much: $30 per session ($180 total)
Facilitator
Brandon Vance, MD
Brandon Vance, MD (you can call him Brandon) has been a psychiatrist for over 20 years and has practiced psychotherapy for over 23 years, developing expertise in TEAM CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and other therapies. He is a level 4 TEAM therapist and trainer and teaches in the community and at CIIS, Chabot College and UC Berkeley.
He lives in Oakland, California in the United States. Outside of work, he is loving being a father and engages in writing and performing music, most recently in a social justice themed group that plays hip hop over latin rhythms.
He is part of www.feelinggreattherapycenter.com, founder of the Feeling Great Book Club and co-founder of www.gamefulmind.com which develops playful ways to support mental wellness such as our card game TuneIN TuneUP.
Testimonials for Other Groups Brandon Leads or CoLeads
“This class is such a great way to learn and practice the various elements of the five secrets! Brandon is kind and extremely knowledgeable as a therapist and a facilitator. His gentle manner creates a safe environment where participants can quickly feel at ease. I learned so much from him as we worked together in a group and in small breakout groups to practice the techniques. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to enhance their relationships and learn how to communicate better with other people.”
— Lisa L.
“The group was very supportive, and Brandon made everyone feel safe and welcome. The real-life examples and the roll playing gave everyone a chance to practice on issues they were facing now. Brandon gave practical advice in an empathic way, which also was a class on how to use empathy in communication! This class reinforces the teachings of the book in a way that just reading alone does not provide. Brandon’s modeling of body language and tone of voice, and real time feedback was very effective. ”
— Jason J.
“The structure and accountability of this book club motivated me to fully engage. The camaraderie of other participants provided perspective... I am not alone in my need to retool my thinking. It is wonderful to be surrounded by others who also want to learn and be their best selves.”
“Feeling gratitude for this book club only begins to describe the benefits I’ve experienced from this 12 week group. Our two well-informed leaders, Brandon and Heather, compassionately lead by example demonstrating ways to ease the burdens of anxiety and other emotions we have unnecessarily carried. The relief, lightness and hope from the tools learned have been a gift. My relationships with others and myself have been softening.”