8-Week Mindful Wellness Program
Lead Facilitators: Jason Kniola, LMHC and Kelly Johnson, LMHC
Interested in Working for Pillars in This Program?
We’re always looking for passionate, skilled clinicians who want to make a difference in their specialty area while being part of a collaborative and supportive team.
As a member of this Center of Excellence, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Provide focused services in your area of interest
- Collaborate with other program-aligned clinicians
- Receive mentorship, supervision, or leadership opportunities
- Help shape the future of programming and community outreach
- Grow clinically while contributing to innovation and excellence
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to expand your expertise, we’re committed to helping you thrive professionally and make an impact.
Program Description
The 8-Week Mindful Wellness Program is a one-on-one, individualized program designed to help clients develop core mindfulness skills and apply them to daily life. Through weekly sessions with a trained clinician, clients explore the shift from living on “automatic pilot” to becoming more grounded, emotionally aware, and present. Each session blends psychoeducation with experiential practice and personalized reflection.
This program is ideal for individuals who want to manage stress more effectively, improve emotional regulation, and build a sustainable mindfulness practice tailored to their needs.
Who This Program Is For
This program is for adults who are:
- Experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout
- Seeking better emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Navigating life transitions, grief, or emotional overwhelm
- Wanting to deepen their connection to their body and mind
- Looking to build or strengthen a personal mindfulness practice
No prior experience with mindfulness is required.
Program Structure
Format: 8 individual sessions, once per week
Delivery: In-person or telehealth (depending on clinician availability)
What’s Included:
- Weekly mindfulness instruction and discussion
- Personalized guided practices
- Take-home exercises and reflection tools
- Progress tracking and customized feedback
This program is designed for wellness and personal growth. It is not a substitute for mental health treatment, but can be completed alongside therapy if appropriate.
Weekly Topics
Session 1: Defining Automatic Pilot, Mindfulness, and Felt Sense
Learn the difference between automatic pilot and mindful presence. Identify personal patterns of distraction and begin reconnecting with your body’s felt sense.
Session 2: Noticing Thoughts, Returning to Felt Sense
Explore the nature of thought patterns and learn to return to body-based awareness when the mind becomes overactive.
Session 3: The Mandala of Thoughts
Categorize your thinking patterns into Past, Future, Subject (self), and Object (others/situations). Gain insight into how your thoughts shape your emotional state.
Session 4: Recognizing Aversion
Understand how resistance to discomfort (mental or emotional) increases suffering. Begin identifying and softening those patterns.
Session 5: Radical Acceptance
Learn what radical acceptance is—and isn’t—and how accepting reality as it is can lead to unexpected relief and peace.
Session 6: Shifting Gears
Discover how to identify whether you’re in a “Go” or “Rest” nervous system state. Learn simple techniques to shift into calm.
Session 7: Integrating the Practices
Reinforce key skills and revisit core concepts. Use extended practice and reflection to assess your growth and challenges.
Session 8: Continuing the Discipline of Mindfulness Practice
Design a personalized plan to keep mindfulness alive in your daily life. Includes extended practice and discussion of next steps.
Getting Started
📞 To learn more about our Mindful Wellness Program or request support for yourself or your department, contact our administrative team. We’ll walk you through available services, answer your questions, and help determine the best next steps for care or collaboration.