Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
2025-12-23, 2025-12-30, 2026-01-06, 2026-01-13, 2026-01-20 | The Healing Portal, 3820 S Palo Verde Rd #110, Tucson, AZ, United States
I am very excited to be offering an in-person Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) class. This is the classic, evidence-based 8-week program. I am an Arizona licensed psychotherapist qualified to teach mindfulness classes through one of the major mindfulness training centers in the country, the University of California at San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The class will run on Tuesdays, June 17th– August 5th, 6 pm-8 pm. Cost is $395. Insurance not accepted. Payment via Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, cash or check. Space is limited to 12 people. A 25% discount for any therapists who wisht to enroll.
This class is appropriate for:
***Individuals who do not currently qualify as clinically depressed but have suffered from multiple depressive episodes
***Individuals who are currently undergoing therapy for depression and wish to learn skills that have proven to be useful in preventing relapses
***Individuals who have not achieved satisfactory results with other treatments
There is a required pre-class interview by Zoom.
MBCT was developed by psychologists Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, and John Teasdale. It builds on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, which emphasizes mindfulness meditation to manage stress. The core idea behind MBCT is to teach individuals a new way of relating to their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The approach helps break the cycle of automatic, negative thought patternsthat often contribute to depression and anxiety.

Winter Wellness Workshop: Beat Lingering Winter Coughs and Prepare for Spring Allergies and Asthma
2026-01-22 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Winter may bring cozy sweaters and hot tea—but it also brings colds, coughs, and congestion.
Join Dr. Kate Sage, Naturopathic Family Physician, on Thursday, January 22, for an evening designed especially for caregivers who want to support their families naturally to overcome lingering winter coughs and ward off spring-time allergy and asthma aggravations. As part of Dr. Sage’s Four Season’s of Health series, this workshop is all about practical tools, simple strategies, and everyday remedies you can use right away to help your family thrive through the rest of winter—and sail smoothly into spring.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

Build strong immune defenses and recover more quickly from winter’s lingering bugs
Get your body ready for allergy season so spring doesn’t hit so hard
Make your home a safe haven during allergy season
Know which natural remedies actually work for allergy symptoms
Support kids with asthma—when natural treatments help, and when medication is needed

You’ll leave with your own personalized Winter Wellness Plan to help your family stay healthy, resilient, and ready for spring.
Reserve your space here

One night only. Limited to 20 participants. No refunds given.

PHX Meet & Greet
2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Transitions Counseling & Consulting, 2025 N 3rd St #200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues.
Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:

This PHX meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception Transitions Counseling & Consulting. We will be providing tasty appetizers.
Come join us!

SAZ Meet & Greet
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues.
Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:

This SAZ meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception in the lobby of the ALoft Hotel. We will be providing tasty appetizers and there will be a no-host bar available for anything you’d care to drink.
Come join us!

6 Hour CEU Workshop
2026-03-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Westward Look, 245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Join us for a comprehensive 6-hour CEU workshop on Friday, March 6th, 2026, at the stunning Westward Look Resort in Tucson. This NBCC-approved professional development day offers two powerful sessions designed to enhance your practice and meet continuing education requirements.
The morning ethics presentation, “Hitting a Home Run with the Board: Avoiding Strikes by Understanding Common Pitfalls,” led by Tobi Zavala, Executive Director of the Board of Behavioral Health, will provide essential insights into new rules and statutes, common Board complaint areas, and the Compact’s impact on Arizona practitioners.
After a catered lunch, renowned psychotherapist Gigi Veasey, LCSW, LIAC, CCBT, will guide participants through “Unlocking Grief: The Good, the Bad & the Complicated,” exploring cultural competency in grief counseling and helping clinicians better support clients through loss and trauma.
With 3 CEU hours in ethics and 3 in cultural competency, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge in an inspiring setting. Registration is $150.00 and includes all materials and lunch.
Check-in begins at 8:30 AM, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) CLASS
2026-03-12 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | AZ
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a widely respected and scientifically validated approach to managing stress, anxiety, pain, and the demands of daily living. Rooted in ancient contemplative practices and modern psychology, MBSR teaches you to be present in each moment, fostering a space for healing, insight, and transformation.
This is the program detailed in the best-selling Full-Catastrophe Living that started the modern mindfulness movement. Taken by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and the basis for most of the research on mindfulness, this class remains the gold standard of mindfulness trainings. The curriculum was recently revised (2025) and this class integrates those changes.
The class is taught by Peter Vernezze PhD, LCSW, an Arizona-licensed psychotherapist credentialed to teach MBSR by the University of California at San Diego Center for Mindfulness, one of the premier mindfulness training centers in the country.
The class meets Thursdays from March 12th to April 30th, 5:30-8pm at The Healing Portal 3820 S. Palo Verde Rd. #110. The classes consist of sitting meditations, body scans, gentle yoga, walking meditation, group discussion, and home practice. There is a full-day online retreat on Saturday April 18th. No previous meditation experience is required. The cost is $450.
For more information go to https://www.tucsonmbsr.com/ or contact Dr. Vernezze at Peter@mindfulpathwellness.com or call 520-222-8127

SAZ Meet & Greet
2026-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues. Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
Join us for the launch party of “Covert Emotional Incest” on Friday, May 29th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Aloft Hotel Speedway in Tucson, AZ.
This event marks an important moment of bringing awareness to a topic that often goes unspoken—offering insight, validation, and conversation around experiences many people struggle to name. The updated edition speaks directly to clinicians, making this an especially valuable event for professionals who want to deepen their understanding and better support their clients.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a live book reading by Adena, and the chance to purchase signed copies for just $10. A QR code will be available for easy payment.
Come celebrate, connect, and be part of this meaningful evening—we’d love to see you there.
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:

Adena Hope Bank (she/her/hers)
LCSW, LIAC, BCETS, CP, SPEAKER | AUTHOR | CONSULTANT

This SAZ meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception in the lobby of the ALoft Hotel. We will be providing tasty appetizers and there will be a no-host bar available for anything you’d care to drink.
Come join us!

Technology & Therapy: Ethical Considerations & Decision Making
2026-09-25 08:15 - 11:00 | Westward Look, 245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Join us for the Tucson Behavioral Health Professionals Networking Breakfast on September 25, 2026 at Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson. Doors open at 8:15am with networking, a buffet breakfast, and a presentation running through 11:00am. Registration is $35 per person and must be completed in advance at Eventbrite — walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
This session, Technology & Therapy: Ethical Considerations & Decision Making, will explore the intersection of technology and ethics in behavioral health practice, covering social media, artificial intelligence, and telehealth. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of regulatory considerations, potential boundary violations, and best practices for ethical documentation and decision making. The presentation is approved by NBCC for 1.5 continuing education hours (ACEP #6887) and will be led by Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, ACS, a licensed attorney and marriage and family therapist who has served on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

SAZ Meet & Greet
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues.
Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:
No one yet… learn about becoming a sponsor here.
This SAZ meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception in the lobby of the ALoft Hotel. We will be providing tasty appetizers and there will be a no-host bar available for anything you’d care to drink.
Come join us!
