SELF PORTRAIT

A Comprehensive Therapeutic Initiative in Photographic Mindfulness

Overview:

SELF PORTRAIT emerged as an innovative support group tailored for adolescents, young adults and adults drawn towards the confluence of photography and the practice of living with more intent and awareness. Our mission transcends mere instruction in photography, delving into the rich tapestry of mindfulness elucidated through the lens of this art form.

Core Objectives:

Central to our ethos is the cultivation of heightened awareness of oneself and one’s environment, characterized by a deliberate and purposeful allocation of attention. Our methodology is underpinned by contemporary neuroscientific findings which underscore the immense potential of the brain to recalibrate and fortify itself through directed focus and practice known as neuroplasticity.

Neuroscientific Foundations:

The Reticular Activating System (RAS), a salient component of the brain, often serves as the principal filter through which we perceive and interpret our life experiences. James Redfield’s poignant observation, “where attention goes, energy flows, neural firing grows,” encapsulates our guiding principle. By refining the manner in which attention is deployed, by awakening it with intent our program aspires to induce transformative shifts in neural circuitry. Such shifts, as research posits, can dramatically enhance one’s overall well-being, especially while healing painful narratives and wounds. 

Relevance in Today’s Landscape:

In a world increasingly fractured by hate, polarization, social unrest and media distraction, the need for meaningful coping strategies is more critical than ever.  The SELF PORTRAIT initiative offers a path forward providing tools to cultivate awareness and real connection in the face of today’s mounting challenges.

“The more social media we have, the more we think we’re connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.”                      ~ JR, French Photographer & Artist

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To complete your registration please make payment of $800 to the following Zelle address: dlebovits@gmail.com or 914-552-1792. You can also scan the QR code below. For additional payment options please let us know in the comments of the form.