Carol A. Jakus
- B.S., S.U.N.Y. College at Brockport
- M.A., Washington State University
- M.S.W., University of Washington
Carol has enjoyed working as a Systems Consultant in the LIOS program since 2000. She also holds the position of Adjunct Faculty in the Psychology Department at Bastyr University, working with both graduate and undergraduate students. Her experience as a psychotherapist covers nearly 30 years of clinical work, including over 21 years in the Behavioral Health Department of Group Health Cooperative. She also is the founder of the Seattle-based organization, The Northwest Center for Mindful Living. Services offered include individual and couples psychotherapy, clinical consultation, leadership support and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes and workshops to the private and public sector.
Carol’s clinical approach weaves together the gifts of Self-relations work, Ericksonian hypnotherapy, Narrative training, brief therapy, trauma resolution, cognitive restructuring and contemplative practices. She has participated in both the University of Massachusetts’s Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness basic and advanced professional and educational training programs, currently working towards the MBSR teacher certification. She holds the foundations of Mindfulness, including acceptance and gratitude, as the heart from which all her clinical work, supervision and teaching arises. Her approach is to weave together thoughts, feelings and body sensations under the open sky of spiritual practice. Carol draws from both Western and Eastern practices, particularly Buddhism, to support the healing process. She also has studied a variety of body-based practices including yoga, qi gong, tai chi, Continuum and mindful movement, which she integrates into her work. Her intention as a healer is to facilitate witness and guide others toward internal or interpersonal peace, well-being and integrity.
A lifelong learner, Carol currently is excited about exploring the interplay between mindfulness and interpersonal neurobiology. On most weekends, she can be found deep in gardening meditation.