PsychSyt - Virtual Zoom Sessions
How to register for the virtual MBSR groups:
a) have your doctor fax a referral form directly to me at 416-487-6221 (download 
Referral)
b) you then phone Dr. Margittai (416-483-3778) to register for the next orientation.
All applicants will be seen for an intake assessment / orientation, by Dr. Margittai, prior to
registering for the group
(2023- 2024 groups will ALL be conducted virtually via the internet):
Fall group 2023 begins on Friday 10:15 am September 22
Winter group 2023 - 2024 begins Friday 10:15 am December 29;
Spring group 2024 begins Friday 10:15 am April 5;
Summer group 2024 begins Friday 10:15 am June 21;
Fall group 2024 begins Friday 10:15 am October 18
c) Download and completely fill in ALL the registration forms, and make sure to
email it (6 pages) just prior to the first session. (download Registration package)
d) Each virtual session lasts about 3.5 hours (always Fridays 10:15 am - 1:45 pm).
Participants are expected to stay until the end, when a homework package will be explained and distributed by email.
e) The registration / uninsured medical services fee is due at the time of signing up
(e-transfer only, please). This is a one-time, non-refundable fee.
f) The group will meet once a week, for a total of 8 consecutive sessions; please block off the time on your calendar, make it a priority and reschedule other appointments.
g) Registrants are expected to attend every session, be punctual, treat it as if it were in person (ie - leave camera on), stay till the end of each session, and do about 60 minutes of daily "homework" in-between the sessions. (See Pamphlet)
h) Useful information about the virtual session set-up: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806
i) Important documentary about the MBSR group:
https://billmoyers.com/content/healing-from-within/
Please watch from 00.00 to 43.20 minutes
Extra: (other interesting videos - if you have the time)
https://youtu.be/p8fjYPC-k2k
NYGH - 4001 Leslie Street, Ground floor, Classroom B
How to register for MMC groups: DUE to the COVID19 isolation requirements, these groups will only offered virtually, through my PsychSyt office (information on the left).
Dr. Margittai usually offers a mindfulness program at the North York General Hospital: Mindfulness for Medical Conditions (MMC). This is a physician-led, 9-week group program, on Fridays, for 3.5 hours. (POSTPONED INDEFINATELY - instead, online via ZOOM, virtual groups will be offered. Please call Dr. Margittai to register: 416-483-3778.)
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There are four sessions offered every year: Winter - from mid-January; Spring- from early April; Summer - from early June; and Fall - from mid-September. These sessions last 3.5 hours, and there is an expectation that participants do one hour of daily homework, in between the sessions.
There is also an all-day silent retreat after the 6th week (Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm).
For more detailed information about this Hospital-based program, please consult the following:
1) NYGH MBI-CHC Pamphlet
2) NYGH Physician Referral
3) NYGH Registration Package
4) NYGH 2020---> Sessions will all be done virtually via internet - See PsychSyt information on left
Physician referrals can be faxed to Dr. Margittai at 416-487-6221
(Faxing a referral does not automatically guarantee registration into the group.)
Patients must please call / leave detailed contact information, so you personally speak
with Dr. Margittai to actually register:
416-483-3778 Copyright 2023 Dr Katalin Margittai