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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Through Photography:  July 27 and August 17  9:30 - 10:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using photography as a way to practice mindfulness?   Mindful photography encourages being present in the moment\, enhances awareness & connection with the environment\, promotes relaxation and creativity\, and helps to develop a greater appreciation of the beauty around us. \nJoin me for an informal walk in nature at the unique Urquhart Butterfly Garden in Dundas (https://urquhartbutterfly.com). \nJuly 27\, 2025 and August 17th @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am \nMap location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/w2SVq49tfXDjnW8K7 \n.Any camera will do including your phone.  Washrooms not available.  Free parking.  Bring water\, sunscreen and bug spray. \nInstructor: Patrice Palmer (M.Ed.\, M.A.) is an adult educator with 30 years of experience teaching in Canada and Hong Kong.  She currently teaches Positive Education at WLU and taught Positive Psychology\, the science of human flourishing\, at Mohawk College.  Patrice is a Mindfulness Facilitator and Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and likes to incorporate mindful movement in her facilitation. She is interested in exploring how art\, nature and photography can be integrated into mindfulness practices.   \nThese sessions are free but please register at Eventbrite.  \n  \n“Take nothing but pictures\, leave nothing but footprints\, kill nothing but time” – Roots & Shoots.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-through-photography-two-workshops-july-27-and-august-17-930-1030-am/2025-08-17
LOCATION:Urquhard Butterfly Garden Dundas Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Digital Wellness Virtual Workshop with Carla LaBella and Kate Dunn  Thursday July 10 10-12 or 1:30 - 3:30
DESCRIPTION:Digital Wellness Tips: Enhancing Student Learning & Well-Being in In-Person & Virtual Learning Environments\nAt all levels of education\, the learning environment has evolved over the years. Increasingly\, students are required to engage with a variety of learning spaces and tools\, including the physical classroom and/or lab\, virtual environments (on a learning management system – LMS or video conferencing – e.g.\, Zoom)\, and physical spaces outside of the classroom (e.g.\, nature\, museums). A variety of technology and social media platforms are also being utilized and integrated into these environments. How can students optimize their attention\, engagement\, and learning in these diverse learning spaces? Join us for this interactive session where we will explore a variety of digital wellness strategies that can help enhance the student learning experience. \nDigital Wellness Virtual Workshop (as part of McMaster’s EdCog Conference): On Thursday July 10th (10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)\, Kate Dunn and Cara LaBella will facilitate a virtual workshop on the topic of Digital Wellness.  For more information on this session (and others!)\, click here: https://edcog.pnb.mcmaster.ca/events/digital-wellness-tips-enhancing-student-learning-well-being-in-in-person-virtual-learning-environments/. Note: All students and K-12 teachers receive a 50% discount for the conference. Please use the discount code STUDENT50 when registering to receive this pricing.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/digital-wellness-virtual-workshop-with-carla-labella-and-kate-dunn-thursday-july-10-10-12-or-130-330/2025-07-10/1
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting: a Free Mindfulness Toronto Community Meeting  with Dr. Marina Heifetz Tuesday July 8 12:00 PM to 1 PM EST
DESCRIPTION:“The wonderful gift of mindfulness is that we can stop ourselves and ask: What am I feeling? What is it like from my child’s point of view? When you can do that\, you often see things that you didn’t let yourself see before because you were so caught up in the reactive mode\, which is very limiting.” \n~Myla Kabat-Zinn \nThis month\, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Marina Heifetz\, a registered clinical psychologist and founder of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. Drawing from over a decade of mindfulness practice personally and professionally\, Dr. Heifetz will share how mindfulness-based approaches can bring intentional awareness\, presence\, and compassion into family life. Whether you’re a parent\, caregiver\, or simply curious about mindful living\, all are warmly welcome to join us. \nINCORPORATING MINDFULNESS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN\, YOUTH AND PARENTS WITH DR. MARINA HEIFETZ\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych \n \nDuring this meeting\, I look forward to sharing how I’ve incorporated mindfulness-based work into therapeutic supports with children\, youth\, and their parents. I will introduce various examples of ways mindfulness can be incorporated to bring intentional awareness and presence\, including self-compassion and breathing practices. \nDr. Marina Heifetz is a registered clinical psychologist specializing in working with children\, adolescents\, and families. She is the owner and clinical director of Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre. She is passionate about research that contributes to development of appropriate supports for vulnerable populations. She has also been actively volunteering as the Clinical Director with the Special Olympics Strong Minds program since 2016. \nMindfulness has been a powerful\, life-changing experience for Marina; with her knowledge and understanding of it starting 14 years-ago\, when she first became a parent. Her foundational training in MBSR and thereafter various mindfulness-based workshops and conferences have influenced the way she approaches mindfulness practices personally and professionally. \nIn her therapeutic work\, she is particularly drawn to intertwining mindfulness-based strategies in combination with modalities like CBT and ACT to build a strong foundation of awareness and self-compassion. Her ultimate mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space for families to develop resilience. \nDiscover More:\nhttps://mkpsychologycentre.com/ \nTo Register go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-parenting-a-free-mindfulness-toronto-community-meeting-with-dr-arina-heifetz-tuesday-july-8-1200-pm-to-1-pm-est
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Mind Trails: 90 minute hikes with a mindfulness hiking group.  May 19 June 2 June 16 June 30  3:30 - 5 PM
DESCRIPTION:Mind Trails is a mindfulness hiking group held bi-weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays at 3pm\, with a variety of beginner friendly to intermediate hikes. The hiking group is led by Katrina Lefebvre\, a BA Psychology graduate from McMaster University\, who has also attained First Aid training and her Hike Lead certificate. Hikes are free (except for parking fees) and held within the Hamilton/Dundas community. Waivers must be signed before attending. To sign up\, search @MindTrailsProject on Instagram and Facebook and click the Google form link in the bio. The link will take you to a Google form version of our waiver! After signing up\, prepare for your hike by packing your own water\, food\, and gear you might need. Hikes have a 10-minute grace period – hike lead will wait for 10 minutes at the trail entrance before beginning the hike. Feel free to catch up to the group if you do arrive late! It should be noted that the end times of hikes are not set in stone\, and some trails are out-and-back\, meaning that it will take additional time to head back to the starting point. \nHike Dates:  \nMAY 19: Princess Point/Cootes Paradise loop\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-4:45pm \nJUNE 2: Battlefield Monument to Devil’s Punchbowl\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nJUNE 16: Borer’s Falls Trail\, 4.1km\, 3:30pm-4:30pm (moderately difficult) \nJUNE 30: Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nSIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L3K9gM8XNthnHYVMf5lDGfIFIRX2EWKGc-BTiyeYf-8/edit \nSOCIALS:  \nFB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575182323900&sk=about  \nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindtrailsproject?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPK1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFua2hXaWlFSmxFY09kSzd2AR4Z4vswOnufB9A78-NIhSD99PMTcFaSNN6vhJgP_RWYMb_d4qQRMOhiumhR8g_aem_hf6I44nRpbEccBUHr4Oyng
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mind-trails-90-minute-hikes-with-a-mindfulness-hiking-group-may-19-june-2-june-16-june-30-330-5-pm/2025-06-30
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Create Your WOW Life  with Carla LaBella Sat. June 21  2-3:15 PM
DESCRIPTION:Self-care is giving the world the best of you\, instead of what’s left of you. ~ Katie Reed \nIn this interactive workshop\, you will learn WOW (Ways of Optimizing Well-being) tips aimed at replenishing and renewing your energy so that you can pursue goals that truly matter to you. Themes to be explored include\, but are not limited to\, sleep\, mindfulness\, self-compassion\, talking back to your mind chatter\, and gratitude. By the end of the session\, you will walk away with a fuller “toolbox” that will support you in creating a meaningFULL life worth living.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/create-your-wow-life-with-carla-labella-sat-june-1-2-315-pm
LOCATION:Hamilton Italian Centre\, 420 Crerar Cr\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Reflect and Connect Guided In-Person Retreat June 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Integrating Mind\, Body\, Heart\n\nJoin us in practicing mindfulness\, focusing on integrating mind\, body and heart. This retreat is the last in our series for winter-spring 2025 to resume in September 2025. Through mindful movement\, breath and reflective guided practices\, we will explore connection – mind-body\, community and nature. Heidi and Steve will lead the guided mindfulness practices\, and David will guide movement with Qigong\, connecting movement\, mindfulness and breathing to invigorate and improve energy. \nCome and allow yourself to be cared for by others and experience connecting with others in the group\, as we practice mindful awareness together. \n\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025\n10am – 2pm\nAt Friends House\, 60 Lowther Ave\, Toronto M5R 1C7\nRegistration fee: $40.00\nLearn more: Learn more: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/retreats\nRegister here: https://mindfulnesseveryday.org/form-reflect-and-connect-guided-retreats-registration
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/reflect-and-connect-guided-in-person-retreat-june-14-2025
LOCATION:Friends House\, 60 Lowther Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Presence & Self-Compassion for Therapists’ Self-Care with Dr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych
DESCRIPTION:A MINDFULNESS TORONTO PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING\n\nPlease join Dr. Shari Geller for a talk on therapeutic presence (TP)\, self-compassion\, and self-care for therapists. Offering compassionate care\, sustained attention\, and psychotherapy\, without a balance of compassion and care for self\, can lead to burn-out and exhaustion. \nThis talk will explore the relationship of mindful self-compassion (Neff and Germer\, 2018) and therapeutic presence (Geller\, 2017; Geller & Greenberg\, 2012\, 2023)\, with a particular focus on effective therapeutic relationships and therapist well-being. Since presence and self-compassion need to be directly experienced to be understood\, this will include a brief introduction to the topic and experiential practice. \nTherapeutic presence is a way of being that optimises the doing and techniques of therapy and for clinical relationships. TP provides clients with a sense of safety\, allowing them to be seen\, heard\, understood\, and “feel felt\,” while also strengthening the therapeutic alliance. TP also invites clinicians to work on their own balance of presence and compassion with self and clients\, ensuring they remain centred and effective. \nSelf-compassion is a key resource in maintaining clinicians’ presence and working with the barriers to presence. SC involves meeting our emotions and difficult experience with mindfulness\, common humanity\, kindness\, and warmth. Research shows that self- compassion is also strongly associated with emotional well-being\, healthy habits\, and more fulfilling relationships. \nTherapeutic presence and self-compassion are key underlying factors in effective therapeutic relationships and are intimately related to one another. Self-compassion allows clinicians to return to presence when they are challenged by difficult emotions or stress. Together\, therapeutic presence and self-compassion are powerful resources for counsellors to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work and\nto prevent caregiver fatigue and burn-out. \nDr. Shari Geller is an author\, clinical psychologist\, and certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher\, offering training modules in therapeutic presence internationally as part of a longer-term vision of having presence be a foundational training across psychotherapy approaches. Shari co-authored the book\, Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships – 2 nd  Edition (2022) with Dr. Leslie Greenberg. Shari’s book: A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017)\, offers hands on tools and guidance for cultivating and strengthening presence in therapy. Shari is a co-editor on a new book: Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion (2025). \nShari is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health\, in Toronto\, where she offers training\, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion modalities for individuals and couples. She is a therapist\, supervisor\, and trainer in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Shari serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto\, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is a co-developer and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program and is Membership and Networking Committee Chair for the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT). Shari enjoys playing the HandPan and djembe and founded the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™). Her love of nature and her dogs\, along with her 35-year personal meditation practice help to keep her present in the moment. \nFor more about Shari click on:  https://www.sharigeller.ca/ or  https://www.cmbh.ca/ \nFor more information about Mindfulness Toronto go to: https://mindfulnesstoronto.net/ \nLive Online Via Zoom: Register on Eventbrite by clicking the Website: Link Below
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/cultivating-presence-self-compassion-for-therapists-self-care-with-dr-shari-geller-ph-d-c-psych
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T070000
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SUMMARY:Building our Resiliency During Uncertain Times: A Free Community Wellness Webinar with Professor Carla LaBella
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of mental health week\, the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton is hosting a community wellness session. \nToday\, many of us are facing challenging circumstances and uncertainty\, not only in our personal lives\, but in our global community as well. \nHow do we better navigate the edgy thoughts and emotions that often accompany these experiences? \nDrawing on wisdom from various disciplines\, including Positive Psychology\, we will explore a variety of topics including mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and talking back to our mind chatter. \nPlease join us for this interactive and experiential session where you will both learn and practice these strategies and build your resiliency toolbox. \nWhen:  Thursday\, May 8th\, 2025 \nWhere:  Virtual (Eventbrite) \nTime:  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nCost:  FREE \nCarla LaBella is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff\, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College\, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH)\, the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS)\, and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo\, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University\, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center\, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book\, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information\, visit carlalabella.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/building-our-resiliency-during-uncertain-times-a-free-community-wellness-webinar-with-professor-carla-labella
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
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SUMMARY:Love\, Compassion & Wisdom in a Dangerous Time May 2-9 Niagara Falls Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we return to Mount Carmel for a weeklong Silent retreat with this incredible tear: Meg Salter\, Ralph Andradez and Erin McCarthy. An Opportunity to go offline and we well supported in community through Meditation teachings\, coaching and strategies to help us ride the waves – particularly in difficult times. \n \nIn an increasingly turbulent world\, taking the time to re-group\, re-set\, and develop our core capacities for attention from the mind and intention from the heart is more important than ever \nJoin our community to cultivate practices that foster loving connection\, discerning wosdom\, and engaged compassion. \nLed by an incredible team—Meg Salter\, Ralph Andradez\, and Erin McCarthy—this retreat offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner peace. \nThis is a self-directed retreat\, with lots of opportunities for practice\, group teachings\, private coaching and free time. Our team will offer expert guidance in meditation techniques and strategies designed to help you manage the ups and downs of being human\, especially in challenging times. \nMount Carmel is the perfect\, supportive environment for exploring practice and taking time for quiet and rest. Enjoy cozy\, private accommodations\, nourishing buffet-style vegetarian meals\, and a community of wonderful\, like-minded individuals. \nDaily gentle yoga and crystal bowl sound meditation. \nFor more Information and to register go to SEEDS website HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/love-compassion-wisdom-in-a-dangerous-time-may-2-9-niagara-falls-ontario
LOCATION:Monastery of Mount Carmel\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, 7020 Stanley Avenue\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION TRAINING: AN 8-WEEK PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TUESDAYS - APRIL 22 TO JUNE 10\, 2025\, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
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URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-training-an-8-week-psycho-educational-program-tuesdays-april-22-to-june-10-2025-430pm-630pm
LOCATION:430 York Blvd Hamilton Ontario\, 271 Graham Avenue South\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T203000
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SUMMARY:Burlington Mindfulness Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at Burlington Mindfulness  \nBased in Burlington\, Ontario\, our drop-in group meets twice a month to talk about and practice mindfulness\, meditation\, and related topics. Everyone is welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required. Mindfulness practice is an effective way of coping with stress\, anxiety disorders\, depression\, grief\, pain\, and helps to cultivate more calm and inner peace. \nMindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment\, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It sounds straightforward\, but can be challenging. We are often distracted from the present moment by thoughts\, worries\, emotions\, technology and excess information. We go through our days\, weeks\, and months on “auto-pilot” instead of living in an intentional\, appreciative\, and mindful way. We rarely make time for quiet reflection\, which we need now more than ever in our stressful world. There are many ways to be mindful in addition to meditation. \n\nFor more information contact sandyamodio@gmail.com\n\nWhat is Mindfulness? \n“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes\, being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way.” James Baraz \n“Every one of us already has the seed of mindfulness. The practice is to cultivate it.”  \nThich Nhat Hanh
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/burlington-mindfulness-group/2025-02-27
LOCATION:St Christophers Anglican Church\, 662 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T170000
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SUMMARY:Becoming Free: How to Use Mindfulness for Personal Growth and Healing  A course: Mondays January 6 - March 3\, 2025 3:30 - 5:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:The core mindfulness skills of concentration\, clarity and equanimity can\nshine a light on painful emotions held in the body\, and facilitate their\nrelease. This can also lead to psychological insight. With emotional\nrelease and greater insight\, we can choose better ways to meet each\nmoment\, and live with greater freedom and authenticity. All levels of\nexperience are welcome.\nIn this small group program\, you will learn ways to:\n•Deeply relax\n•Facilitate emotional healing\n•Tap into psychological insight\nFormat:\n•talks\, visual aids\, practices\, discussion\, resources\n•group size limited to 8 participants \nFee: $325.\n(May be eligible for coverage through Extended Health BeneHits)\nFacilitator: Anna Taneburgo\, B.S.W.\, M.Ed.\, R.S.W.\nAnna is a social worker who has taught mindfulness for over 20 years. \nannataneburgo.ca \nannataneburgo@gmail.com
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/becoming-free-how-to-use-mindfulness-for-personal-growth-and-healing-january-6-march-3-2025-330-500-pm
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Taneburgo":MAILTO:annataneburgo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
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SUMMARY:Free webinar on Internal Family Systems & Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness! Wednesday\, November 13th 12:00pm ET
DESCRIPTION:David here. Just a friendly reminder that we’re going live tomorrow with our free webinar on Internal Family Systems & Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness! \nGovinda and I are excited to share powerful insights on integrating IFS with trauma-sensitive mindfulness practice. Whether you’re a mindfulness teacher\, mental health professional\, or just interested in the topic\, you’ll learn practical tools for working with “parts” that arise during meditation and discover how IFS can transform your understanding of trauma responses in mindfulness settings. \n  \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89413789169 \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-webinar-on-internal-family-systems-trauma-sensitive-mindfulness-wednesday-november-13th-1200pm-et
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Immersion 2024 Unified Mindfulness Free\, 5 day Virtual Retreat Oct 16 - 20
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immersion-2024-unified-mindfulness-free-5-day-virtual-retreat-oct-16-20/2024-10-21
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
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SUMMARY:Fall into Gratitude Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:We’d love for you to join us!\nJoin Dr. Joe Kim\, Author Carla LaBella\, & Alexa Geleynse for a day   of rest\, renewal\, and rejuvenation as we Fall into Gratitude. Gently open and refresh your body\, mind\, and spirit with yoga\, meditation\, nourishing food\, inspiring speakers\, and self-care activities. \n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 28\n1pm – 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\nDe La Sol Yoga Studios \n430 York Blvd \nHamilton\, Ontario
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/fall-into-gratitude-wellness-day
LOCATION:De La Sol Yoga Studios\, 430 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexa Gelynse":MAILTO:alexa@yogalexa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
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SUMMARY:The Promise of Sense Foraging Practices for Addressing Interoceptive Dysfunction in Affective Disorders A Free Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our colleagues Dr. Norm Farb and Dr Zindel Segal are offering a free workshop as part of the 2024 Mindfulness & Psychotherapy Exploratory Conversations Series\, at the Center for Mindfulness & Compassion in Massachusetts\, in support of Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy Certificate Program. This workshop takes place tomorrow\, September 19 – see details below! \nPanelists: Norman Farb\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, University of Toronto Mississauga and Zindel Segal\, PhD\, Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders\, University of Toronto Scarborough \n► this workshop is online. Learn more and register here. \nTopic: Better in Every Sense: The Promise of Sense Foraging Practices for Addressing Interoceptive Dysfunction in Affective Disorders \nDr. Norman Farb studies the neuroscience of the self and human emotion\, with a focus on how mental habits shape emotional reactions that determine well-being. As one of the founders of the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program\, Dr. Zindel V. Segal examines the use of mindfulness meditation in promoting affect regulation skills in people suffering from depressive and anxiety based disorders. Learn more about both speakers and their new book here. \nThis live Zoom discussion is the third offering in the CMC/IMP Mindfulness & Psychotherapy Exploratory Conversations Series\, which will explore influences on the practice of psychotherapy and healing originating from various contemplative traditions and other non-clinical sources. Attendance is free and pre-registration is required. This event will be recorded and made available to all registrants within a few days after the talk. Please visit the Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy Certificate Program to learn more about IMP.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-promise-of-sense-foraging-practices-for-addressing-interoceptive-dysfunction-in-affective-disorders-a-free-workshop
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T190000
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SUMMARY:You're Invited to World Mindfulness Day 2024 - FREE Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member of our Mindfulness Community\, \n“Mindfulness isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about embracing everything with a gentle curiosity.” \nDid you know one day is set aside each year to celebrate the ecosystem of mindfulness that is both broad and niche? Join us online for World Mindfulness Day 2024\, a virtual event dedicated to connecting mindfulness professionals\, learning together\, practicing\, and advancing our industry. On September 12\, 2024\, we’ll gather from around the globe to engage in meaningful discussions\, interactive sessions\, and mindfulness practices that you can easily integrate into your daily routine.  \nAs part of this special celebration\, the American Mindfulness Association has partnered with Mindfulness Council of Canada to collaborate with the International Conference on Mindfulness (ICM:2024) which took place in Bangor\, Wales\, August 2nd to 4th 2024. We’re thrilled to offer exclusive access to keynote presentation recordings from the ICM. These sessions feature leading experts in the field and provide deep insights into the latest developments in mindfulness best practices and research. \nDate: September 12\, 2024 \nEvent Details: \nSession 1 – Hosted by Mindfulness Council of Canada \n11 am to 1 pm ET: (translate to your time zone here) \nzoom link provided upon registration. \nListen to Recorded ICM:2024 Keynote: Strand 3: Rhonda Magee – Deepening the Roots of Socially-Engaged Mindfulness: Awareness-Based Support for Change and Transformation in Troubled Times; followed by conversation with your peers. \n11am – Noon ET: Watch party of the recording \nNoon – 1:00pm ET: Community Discussion – please note this will be recorded \n++++++++++++++++++ \nSession 2- Hosted by American Mindfulness Association \n7 pm to 9 pm ET: (translate to your time zone here) \nzoom link provided upon registration. \nListen to Recorded ICM: 2024 Closing Keynote: Jon Kabat Zinn\, followed by a conversation with your peers. \n7:00pm – 8:00pm ET: Watch party of the recording \n8:00pm – 9:00pm ET: Community Discussion – please note this will be recorded \n** TICKETS** Please note this is a complementary session with thank you to the event organizers at ICM:2024; donations suggested to support your hosting organization\, or The Mindfulness Network \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT GO TO  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcIAAsSOixgE-lSyUqcPqh_T9be9N7x1IjPYtFqxyVEZcVwg/viewform \n+++++++++++++++++\nAmerican Mindfulness Association\nThe American Mindfulness Association advances the industry and professionalism of mindfulness as a business practice. \nAs a community we see mindfulness as the overarching word for an ecosystem of tools and practices that result in mindful leadership and living in the present moment. Our members are corporations\, individuals and research institutions teaching and applying the neuroscience based and secular practice of mindfulness. \nClick link below to access their news bulletin: \nhttps://mailchi.mp/58ec0f8f2263/you-are-invited-world-mindfulness-day-september-12 \n++++++++++++++++++++++++++ \nAny MCC questions or inquiries\, please contact Sheri-Leigh: info@mindfulnesscouncil.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/youre-invited-to-world-mindfulness-day-2024-virtual-celebration/2024-09-12/2
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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