The Earthquake and the Tsunami of Terrible Sadness: 3 Best Practices for Weathering the Storm and Resiliently Navigating the Attachment Repair Journey Develop the skills for sustaining long term abstinence and harm reduction. In Level Two, we focus on developing a meditation practice and diving deep into the curriculum of Level One, all in support of ending the perpetual relapse cycle, as well as healing the root issues that fuel our addiction. When we do this, more emotional empowerment, authentic purpose, and congruence becomes possible. Sign up now: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-addiction-level-two

What is the difference between a cognitive practice that is based around mentalizing and a procedural practice that relies on meditation and other repeated exercises. Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)! This is for you if... You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it. You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way) You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all. You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit. You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant. You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship. Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop 

What constitutes a secure relationship? How does mentalizing support with this? Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two! A 6-month meditation-based virtual group and 1:1 mentorship program designed to usher you into living a more meaningful life. Next cohorts begin: Cohort 1: August 6th (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)Cohort 2: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays) Register your spot here: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)! This is for you if... You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it. You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way) You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all. You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit. You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant. You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship. Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop 

Do you experience anxious attachment in career or workplace contexts? What are common beliefs, behaviors and phenomenon that come up? What challenges do you face? Where addiction and attachment theory meet. In Meditation x Addiction Level One, we directly address the underlying cause of addiction and help you uproot the native attachment conditioning, in support of relapse prevention and long-term, sustainable repair.  ⁠Sign up today!

A discussion on emotional regulation strategies learned from family systems, where unhealthy coping mechanisms like anger, sadness, or fear are modeled. These strategies generate excessive emotional responses that don't match the present situation. Techniques like noting feeling states can help gain clarity on one's emotions and sensations in the body. Dismissing or avoidant attachment styles make it difficult to experience emotions, while preoccupied styles lead to heightened emotional chaos. Meditation practices like focusing on the breath can increase awareness of subtle emotional experiences in the present moment are essential to the recovery process. Where addiction and attachment theory meet. In Meditation x Addiction Level One, we directly address the underlying cause of addiction and help you uproot the native attachment conditioning, in support of relapse prevention and long-term, sustainable repair.  Sign up today!

Captured live for the Sunday Sangha series from Sangha Live, George discusses Attachment Theory in the context of Buddhist Theravada Practice, exploring the traditional Buddhist path to liberation using descriptions of Attachment conditioning as a way to understand obstacles to practice. Download our free online video resource ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance" now. In this two-part video course, you'll learn how to identify the core disturbances, and how combining meditation and attachment work can help you move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Begin your journey today at https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here! Find out more about Sangha Live at https://sangha.live/

Explore the fascinating connection between stress and addiction, delving into how emotions impact recovery. Discover the five classic stress responses and a humorous twist on 'fornicate.' Learn about the importance of social connections and the risks of isolation on mental health. Navigate attachment styles and their role in emotional regulation, while balancing authenticity in feelings. Finally, uncover strategies for emotional awareness and resilience, emphasizing how childhood experiences shape adult responses in the journey of recovery.

The podcast delves into personal journeys through addiction and recovery, exploring attachment theory and meditation practices. It discusses emotional regulation, childhood trauma's impact, and unique meditation techniques like noting mental states.

Share about this phenomenon and specific phase of addiction recovery journey. Address other approaches to recovery and how your approach is different. Offer hope and possibility: What dream outcomes are they holding out for, that haven't yet been realized at this phase of recovery? What is possible with your approach?The techniques and strategies covered in Meditation x Addiction™ are specifically designed to support healing for people dealing with addiction and addiction-related issues. As evidenced by George Haas's own personal path, mindfulness meditation-based skills training can offer a truly effective behavioral change in the realm of addiction. Sign up for the waitlist now: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop-addiction