Migraine Mindfulness: De-Stress Your Life
While life with migraine can feel overwhelming at times, mindfulness practices are a fantastic way to help us find moments of calm, balance, and ease. Join us for a guided workshop with Alex Findlay, ASW, LAADC, where we’ll explore evidence-based tools to reduce stress and cultivate resilience.
What to Expect:
Welcome & Introductions - Settle in with Peachy Day
Breath Practice – Alex leads a grounding exercise
Mindfulness Principles– Learn how mindfulness can support migraine care
Body Scan – A gentle guided practice to reconnect with your body
Group Reflection – Share experiences and insights
Takeaways – Key tips you can use right away
About the Instructor
Alex is a dually licensed associate clinical social worker (ASW) and substance use counselor residing in San Diego, California. Throughout his career, he has provided psychotherapy to adults and adolescents experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress. Alex has served a variety of populations, from veterans to justice-involved individuals. In his current role, he provides counseling services to men in early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
Alex began his clinical journey as a drug and alcohol counselor at a nonprofit agency in Chicago, where he primarily supported under-resourced individuals involved with the criminal justice system. In one of these roles, Alex launched an outpatient program at a safety net hospital on the Far South Side during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a graduate student, Alex received extensive training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) at Northwestern University.
Alex offers individualized care to help his clients effectively navigate emotional distress and lead more fulfilling lives. He draws heavily from contextual behavioral science, integrating humanistic psychology, mindfulness, and somatic interventions. Alex’s practice is informed by his personal experience with meditation, which began at the Chicago Zen Center during his undergraduate studies.
In his free time, Alex enjoys producing electronic music, watching stand-up comedy, and hiking along the Pacific Coast. He holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago.
About Peachy Day
Peachy Day is a Stanford-backed migraine care app dedicated to empowering patients with AI-powered health tracking and other medical & lifestyle interventions. We’re here to make the hard days easier and the best ones even better.