Our first Live Event of 2026 with DeeDee Just
When the Mind Won’t Sit Still: Buddhism and the Art of Managing Stress
Drawing on her extensive therapy experience and understanding of Buddhist teachings, DeeDee (a retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), will delve into the distinctions between worry, stress, and anxiety. She'll examine how these emotions connect to core Buddhist concepts, and will provide valuable insights to enhance your emotional well-being. Don't miss the chance to learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for peace and resilience.
This event will be held live via Zoom on January 30th at 2pm PST.
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DeeDee Just joined the Vista Buddhist Temple after discovering Buddhism at a taiko drumming workshop in 2008. She is still drumming with the Shokenji Taiko group. A retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, DeeDee ran her own practice for nearly 20 years until 2024. DeeDee specialized in bereavement therapy and also supported individuals and couples with various other life challenges. For ten years, she led a monthly cancer support group. In 2017, she co-founded Dharma Recovery at VBT and has hosted their weekly Zoom meetings since the COVID-19 pandemic. DeeDee has given talks on grief, loss, and addiction at the Vista and San Diego Buddhist Temples. In 2022, she presented “Buddhism and Addiction” for the Buddhist Churches of America: Center for Buddhist Education, which is available on YouTube.