This group provides adults with an opportunity to connect through sharing the joys and difficulties of this human life. Through sharing we feel more connected to ourselves and more connected to each other. Each meeting with include interpersonal and intrapersonal mindfulness exercises to cultivate calm and connected dialogue. This group based activity is not intended as a treatment for any physical or mental health condition.

$350 for 10-session program*

Limited to 10 participants

Day/time: TBD (Group will meet every other week for 75-minutes)  Please RSVP to this event and include your day/time preferences.

Christopher Menard, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and a recent transplant to Nashville from Illinois. He works with individuals, couples, and groups. He lives in Nashville with his wife and three boys. See www.DrMenard.org for more information.

*reduced fee available for those with limited resources

Guest House by Rumi

This being human is a guest house. 

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, grief, a meanness, a fear, 

some momentary awareness comes 

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all! 

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, 

who violently sweep your house 

empty of its furniture, 

still, treat each guest honorably. 

They may be clearing you out 

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice, the tears, 

meet them at the door, 

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes, 

because each has been sent 

as a guide.