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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Steve Ferrell @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Steve Ferrell teaches Yoga\, Meditation\, and Mindfulness practices in the Hamilton area. Steve has been studying and practicing meditation for a decade. Over this time he has worked with many different techniques from different lineages of Yoga\, and Buddhism as well as studying Western-based psychological perspectives. \nHis searching finally settled when he found Zen practice 5 years ago through the teaching of his primary teacher Shoken Michael Stone. He believes that a sitting practice is essential for survival in an “Attention Deficit Society”. He also strongly believes in the power of meditation to help calm habitual thought patterns\, and centre one’s self directly in the middle their life. He helps his students find the simplicity and beauty within the work of sitting and mindfulness based practices.  He continues to study the Dharma with Michael as well as other teachers including Roshi Enkyo O’Hara\, Peter Levitt\, and Pascal Auclair. \nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Tuesday from 4:30pm – 5:30pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-steve-ferrell-zee-float
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171120T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171120T190000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Monday from 6:30pm – 7:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171120T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171120T080000
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Guided Meditation w/ Stacey Ziebarth
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right with a 45 minute guided meditation led by the Stacey Ziebarth. \nAll are welcome! Cost is by donation\, so pay what you think it’s worth or what you can afford. Come sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Monday from 7:15am – 8:00am \nCost: By Donation \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/early-morning-guided-meditation-w-stacey-ziebarth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171118T160000
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SUMMARY:Wakeful Retreat - A One Day Semi-Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:HAVE YOU BEEN CURIOUS ABOUT DOING A SILENT RETREAT?\nDo you have a mindfulness or meditation practice\, but just can’t seem to keep it going? Or\, perhaps you’ve been curious about doing a silent meditation retreat but the thought of doing 2\, 3 or 4 days is a little overwhelming? One of the most powerful ways to grow or deepen your practice is by attending a few retreats every year. Join Qualified MBSR Teacher and Mindfulness Instructor\, Kate Kerr for this semi-silent 1-day retreat and learn how to practice mindfulness & discover powerful strategies to live a more conscious and successful life. The benefits you’ll walk away with include understanding and managing your mind better\, reducing stress\, responding more skillfully in challenging situations\, increasing focus\, having stronger mental resilience and learning all the tools you need to practice mindfulness anytime\, anywhere. Click here to learn about the benefits you will walk away with and how to prepare for the retreat. \nTHIS RETREAT IS FOR:\n\nAnyone who wishes to quiet the negative inner voice that inhibits peace and happiness\nAnyone who is interested in establishing a healing meditation practice for the mind and emotions\nAnyone who seeks a means to be more compassionate and forgiving towards themselves.\nSuitable for business leaders\, employees\, teachers\, healthcare professionals\, entrepreneurs and parents\nSuitable for beginners\, as well as those looking to refresh or deepen their mindfulness practice\n\nOUR RETREAT INCLUDES:\n\nA qualified\, experienced mindfulness facilitator & senior trainer.\nA welcome package with strategies on how to prepare for the retreat and get the most out of the day.\nKate’s inspirational keynote talk on what mindfulness really is\, the neuroscience behind it\, the physiology of stress.\nWake Up Kate’s latest training guide: “The Most Important Five Steps You’ll Ever Need To Know To Master Meditation”.\nTraining in ALL the foundational mindfulness practices\, including the body scan\, mindful movement\, sitting with awareness of breath\, mountain meditation\, walking meditation\, sound meditation\, thoughts are not facts meditation\, loving kindness meditation.\nA transformational eating meditation to help transform your health and cultivate greater breakthrough thinking in your life and work.\nThe EXACT tools you need to implement mindfulness at work and at home.\nExclusive bonus material [only available in this retreat] “10 Steps To Mindfulness”\nPowerful resources and handouts.\nMembership in Wake Up Kate’s Private FB Community.\nClosing discussion\, what you MUST KNOW STRATEGIES to transition to informal life\, on going support and resources.\n\nABOUT THE RETREAT INSTRUCTOR: KATE KERR\, BA (HONS)\nKate is President of Wake Up Kate and a Qualified MBSR Instructor (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction). She has studied mindfulness meditation and interpersonal neurobiology at the Mindfulness Centre since 2011. She has deepened her practice at numerous 8 day silent retreats with Shinzen Young in Vipassana insight meditation. Kate completed her professional training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with the highly regarded international MBSR Professional Education and Training at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Most recently Kate completed the intensive Mind Body Medicine Training with Saki Santoreli\, Florence Meleo-Meyer and Judson Brewer. Kate thrives on an active daily meditation practice of her own embodying mindfulness as a way of life. \nPRAISE FOR WAKE UP KATE COURSES & RETREATS\n“Kate you are truly a gifted facilitator. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such empathy and compassion. You are inspirational. So much of what you shared has resonated deeply with me. I’ve experienced adversity many times in my life but in the last few years it has affected my health and happiness and I’ve been searching for how to regain my balance. Your retreat was just what I needed. Thank you for’ waking’ me up and helping me find my way back to me.” — Carolyn Simpson\, President\, Money Moods Incorporated \nWHEN:\nSaturday Nov 18th\, 2017 | 9am-4pm \nWHERE:\nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville \nCOST:\n\nLIMITED TIME OFFER: GET $70 OFF UNTIL NOV 4\, 2017\n$227+hst UNTIL NOV 4\, 2017\nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEFULRETREATNOV2017\n$297+hst AFTER NOV 4th\, 2017
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/wakeful-retreat-a-one-day-semi-silent-retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
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SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING MINDFULNESS THROUGH MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:Full day Workshop with Gary Diggins\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness is the practice of focusing attention in the present moment.\nThe practice helps us manage stress and anxiety\, become more resilient with difficult emotions\, and live with more self-awareness. \nThis highly interactve workshop explores mindful practices through group music making. User-friendly instruments are provided. No prior background in music or mindfulness is needed. \nGary Diggins has worked for Mindfulness Without Borders for the past decade and taught around the world. He is the author of Tuning the Eardrums: Listening as a Mindful Practice. \nSome topics include: \n• Making music as a contemplative practice\n• Noticing emotional responses to soundscapes\n• Cultivating self-awareness through listening\n• Improvising as a means of staying in the moment \nBring a packed lunch and water container.\n If you have your own drums and small percussion bring them along. \nCost: $75 \nRegister:  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/understanding-mindfulness-through-music
LOCATION:Women’s Native Centre\, 21 Rosedene Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T190000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation w/ Sandeep Grewal @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Sandeep Grewal for a 30 minute guided meditation session at Zee Float. \nSandeep is incredibly knowledgable in all fields of meditation and is a perfect teacher for beginners. \n\nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Friday from 6:30pm – 7:00pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/guided-meditation-w-sandeep-grewal-zee-float-10
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T183000
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SUMMARY:Singing Bowl Guided Meditation w/ Peter Monos @ Zee Float
DESCRIPTION:Join the wonderful Peter Monos for a 60 minute guided meditation. Peter plays his beautiful collection of cosmic sounding singing bowls for the duration of the session. \nWe have built a beautiful meditation room at Zee Float for those looking to find some “space” in their busy day.  We have a talented team of meditation instructors to help guide you into a beautiful practice of learning to sit still\, relax\, and pay attention. All of our meditation classes are by donation – all are welcome! \nWhere: Zee Float in Hamilton\, ON. Located at 430 York Blvd. directly below De La Sol Yoga \nWhen: Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm \nCost: By Donation – Pay what you can
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/singing-bowl-guided-meditation-w-peter-monos
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171025T170000
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SUMMARY:5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being. While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present\, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges. \nMSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion have shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety\, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others. \nParticipants Will Learn\nTo befriend their self–critic\, develop self-compassion skills\, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The 5-day intensive explores typical responses as difficulties arise. \nWho Should Attend\nAll are welcome. It is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs\, such as MBCT/MBSR. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. \nTiming\nSessions 1-5:  Monday\, January 22 to Friday January 26th | 8:30am – 4:30pm\nThe Centre for Mindfulness Studies\, 180 Sudbury St\, Toronto\, Ontario \nEarly Bird Fee: $690 until Dec 22 \nRegular Fee: $750\n(Fees includes handouts and guided meditations)\n\nREGISTER HERE \nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program.\nPayment\, cancellation and refund policies\n \nUpon request\, an insurance receipt will be provided on behalf of Kimberly Sogge (Clinical Psychologist). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session. \n\nAll participants must be free of substance misuse.\nIf you have third-party insurance\, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Psychologist\, Psychotherapist\, Social Worker\, Occupational Therapist\, Naturopath) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Please check the profession of the non-physician faculty for this program (see above)\, and confirm that profession is covered by your insurance and that the program is not an excluded service for that profession. Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nStart: Monday\, January 22\, 2018\, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\nAt: The Centre for Mindfulness Studies\, 180 Sudbury St\, Toronto\, Ontario Map\nFee: Early Bird Fee: $690 until Dec 22  Regular Fee: $750\nFacilitator(s): Kimberly Sogge C Psych
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/5-day-mindful-self-compassion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171022T163000
DTSTAMP:20170516T155527Z
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SUMMARY:The Centre for Compassion and Wisdom Presents: 16 Guidelines for Life
DESCRIPTION:16Guidelines Level 1: Tools for cultural and personal change.  \nParticipants will develop tools to change the way they Think\, Act\, Relate and Create Meaning. \nThis workshop is for those who are interested in taking mindfulness into the world in order to create a wise\, kind society: \n\nEducators\nFacilitators\nHealth and Mental Health practitioners\nParents\nBusiness Leaders\nCommunity Developers\nCoaches\n\nThe 16G have attracted everyone from neuroscientists to school teachers\, corporations to social services agencies\, parents to community builders – anyone who is in need of motivation to change their outlook and practices. The 16G are currently being used for personal and cultural change in hospitals\, schools\, social service agencies\, drug rehab\, hospices\, universities\, youth-at-risk programs\, youth leadership programs\, businesses and prisons as well as in families\, communities and neighborhoods. \nREGISTER:  https://16guidelinesworkshopjune2017.eventbrite.ca \nINQUIRIES: \npeace@centreforcompassionandwisdom.com \ncraig@essentiachange.net \nFEES: \nRegistration includes cost of 16 G Book and Cards ($35 value) \n$225 early bird \n$275 regular fee \nIn partnership with: essentialchange.net \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/the-centre-for-compassion-and-wisdom-presents-16-guidelines-for-life
LOCATION:Women’s Native Centre\, 21 Rosedene Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Centre for Compassion and Wisdom":MAILTO:peace@centreforcompassionandwisdom.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171010T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171205T210000
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Kate 8-Week MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION? \nThis 8 week\, 9 session MBSR curriculum is being offered by Wake Up Kate and is based on an intensive training in mindfulness meditation. The curriculum was developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School & Centre For Mindfulness over the course of three decades and is designed to teach participants how to integrate and apply mindfulness in their everyday lives and to the range of challenges arising from life stresses. Learn more here. \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\n“Mindfulness provides a simple but powerful route for getting ourselves unstuck\, back in touch with our wisdom and vitality. It is a way to take charge of the direction and quality of our own lives\, including our relationships with the family\, our relationships to work and the larger world and planet\, and most fundamentally\, our relationship with ourself as a person.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. \nThis 35 year old course is highly respected in the medical\, business and educational community. It has been featured on 60 minutes with Anderson Cooper\, on PBS in Bill Moyer’s documentary\, Healing and the Mind (seen by more than 40 million people)\, Time Life Magazine\, The Oprah Winfrey show\, ABC’s Evening News with Dan Harris and hundreds of publications. \nWHAT DOES THE 8-WEEK MBSR COURSE INCLUDE?\n\nWake Up Kate’s signature introduction to mindfulness keynote and MBSR orientation (1.5 hours).\nEight weekly classes (2.5 hours each).\nOne ALL DAY silent retreat usually on a Saturday or Sunday.\nDedicated one-on-one weekly email consultation with a Qualified Mindfulness Instructor.\nOn going resources\, teaching tips and support with Membership in Wake Up Kate’s Private Facebook community.\nOne-on-one guided instruction in mindfulness across all foundational mindfulness practices including sitting and walking meditation\, mindful eating\, mindful dialogue/communication\, body scans and body-mind awareness.\nGentle stretching\, mindful yoga.\nGroup dialogue\, experiential exercises and enquiry aimed at cultivating emotional intelligence and self-awareness in everyday life and work.\nDaily home assignments.\nLife time access to Wake Up Kate’s guided meditation recordings to keep you on track after the course ends.\nAn easy to use home practice manual to keep you on track.\n\nAN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM\nTwo decades of published research indicate that the majority of people who complete this course experience: \n\nReduced stress\, anxiety and depression\nImprovements with pain\, tiredness and headaches\nIncreased awareness and concentration\nIncreased perception and memory\nGreater energy and enthusiasm for life\nImproved self-esteem\nAn ability to cope more effectively with both short and long term stressful situations\n\nWHEN:\nMandatory Orientation: Tuesday October 10th\, 2017 | 6.30pm-8.00pm \nClass Dates: 8 Tuesdays: October 17\, 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, 28. December 5th. Class Time: 6.30pm-9.00pm \nAll Day Retreat: Saturday November 25th\, 9am – 4pm \nWHERE:\nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville\, Ontario \nLIMITED TIME OFFER\nSUPER EARLY BIRD $595+HST \n\nGET $100 OFF UNTIL AUGUST 29\nENTER PROMO CODE: SUPERWAKEUPKATEFALLMBSR\n\nEARLY BIRD $620+HST \n\nGET $75 OFF UNTIL SEPTEMBER 26\nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEUPKATEFALLMBSR\n\nREGULAR PRICE $695+HST \n\nAFTER SEPTEMBER 26\, 2017\n\nDON’T FORGET TO ENTER THE PROMO CODE TO RECEIVE YOUR EARLY REGISTRATION OFFER. \n\n100% RISK FREE GUARANTEE\nFull tuition is due to register for the course. If at the end of the mandatory orientation session you decide – or we decide – this course is not for you\, your full tuition will be refunded in full\, less a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Once you begin the program (after Orientation)\, your tuition fee is non-refundable.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/wake-up-kate-8-week-mbsr-course
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Increasingly\, health-care institutions are coming under pressure to do more with less\, to provide quality care with less resources and to improve the experience of patients and their families. \nAs a result\, many health-care workers find themselves grappling with increased levels of stress\, burnout\, compassion/empathy fatigue and conflict within their teams and colleagues. \nThere is a way to create workplaces that both support physician/staff/learner; one that creates resilience and enables compassionate care not only for patients but for fellow co-workers as well. \nMindful Self-Compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allowing us to admit our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. Increased self-compassion improves compassion for others. \n\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\n Handle difficult emotions with greater ease\n Transform challenging relationships\, old and new\n Manage caregiver fatigue\n Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nMultiple studies have shown that 30-60% of physicians and other health care providers are experiencing significant levels of professional and personal distress\, including burnout\, emotional exhaustion\, and low self-accomplishment. Burnout has been linked to many adverse outcomes including poor quality of care\, increased errors and decreased ability to demonstrate empathy. \nHow can the individuals who choose this “helping” profession thrive in the face of personal and work \nstresses? As we meet suffering in clinical practice\, can we practice building resilience rather than cynicism \nand exhaustion? Who of us has not left themselves out in the process of caring for others? Who does not \nhave an inner critic that barks at us periodically? Who has difficulty navigating stress or conflict in \ninterpersonal relationships? \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, (evidenced based) 9-week\, training program \ndesigned to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff and \nthe clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThis mindfulness course is an experiential curriculum for all health care providers. The program uses didactic teaching\, experiential work including group\, large and small\, interpersonal work as well as individual work. \nWe will meet for 2 1/2 hours each Tuesday and will have a half day retreat after session 5. To receive the most benefit from the program\, participants are advised to attend every session along with the retreat and to develop a mindfulness practice each day during the program. \nOverall Goals \n• Promote resilience\, health and well-being within the self and the health care environment \n• Engage self-compassion and self-kindness verses the inner critic \n• Develop self and other observational tools thus improving one’s relationship with self and others \n• Learn to manage suffering and difficult emotions \n• Learn to develop compassion and set boundaries without burnout\, apathy\, numbness and exhaustion \n• Learn self-care strategies to prevent burnout \n• Develop the capacity for an open heart \n• Develop mindfulness verses over-identification \nFaculty/Teachers/Facilitators: \nBarbara Smith\, MFA\, GIT\, MS. Psych\, CRPO \nRegistered Psychotherapist in private practice and mental health counsellor with the Hamilton Family Health Team. Barbara has been involved in contemplative studies for over 4 decades and has extensive training and experience in Mindfulness. She has trained in MBSR\, DRAM (Discovering Resilience Through Applied Mindfulness)\, Mindful Communication at the University of Rochester\, NY\, is a trained MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion) teacher and studied with Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. She presently teaches Mindful Self-Compassion and Mindful Communication courses in Hamilton. Barbara is part of the executive of Mindfulness Hamilton\, has studied with Michael Stone and the application of mindfulness in clinical practice and has studied with Pema Chodron and Thich Nhat Hanh. She has extensive professional experience as a group leader. \nMary Linda Burgess\, MSW\, RSW \nMental Health Group Facilitator with Hamilton Family Health Team\, has 20 years of experience as a Mental Health Counsellor with Hamilton Family Health Team; is a Trained Teacher in Mindful Self-Compassion with the Centre of Mindful Self-Compassion; has completed Mindful Eating course with Jan Chosen-Bays; completed training with Sunnybrook Hospital and U of Toronto in leading mindfulness based group programs; has attended MBSR training with Jon Kabat Zinn and Saki Santorelli; has attended mindfulness based programs with such esteemed teachers as Pema Chodron\, Thich Nhat Hahn\, Jack Kornfield\, Sharon Saltzberg\, Tara Brach\, Norm Feldman and Molly Swan and others. Mary Linda has extensive experience in group facilitation; currently teaches Mindful Self– Compassion courses in Hamilton. \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-5
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\,\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Faculty Development":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training - Early bird rate ends August 1
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training – Guelph\, ON\nPre-Approved for 20 CE Credits with the\nCanadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association \nIntegrating principles drawn from neuroscience\, attachment theory\, Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed care to increase safety\, embodiment\, choice\, voice and empowerment for trauma survivors \nMindfulness has become a popular tool in many clinicians’ toolkits\, and the research behind it is overwhelmingly positive.  Trauma survivors often seek out mindfulness or other forms of meditation or spirituality\, such as yoga\, to support them in their healing journey\, or have been “prescribed” these by a professional.  However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, these practices can be activating and re-traumatizing for some people\, leading to many adverse effects\, such as anxiety\, panic\, psychotic breaks\, terror\, dissolution of ego boundaries\, flashbacks\, repressed material resurfacing\, and uncomfortable physical sensations associated with unresolved trauma responses. \nOthers turn to contemplative practices as a form of spiritual bypassing\, a way to dissociate and avoid or disconnect from distressing symptoms.  As is true with other approaches\, no one modality is a panacea and recognizing when a tool is the right fit or not is important.  This East meets West workshop will review the shadow side of spirituality\, and introduce practical principles to adapt mindfulness in a trauma-informed way.  Participants will be introduced to: \n\nIntegrating a trauma lens of polyvagal theory\, attachment theory and psychophysiology into mindfulness\nAdverse effects and benefits of contemplative practices\, in particular for those with early developmental trauma\nBody memory\, the biological cycle of stress activation\, defensive responses and completion\, and how thwarted self-protective efforts can manifest during meditation\nFrameworks and principles to support a more nuanced approach to mindfulness\, in alignment with staged models of trauma treatment\nCaveats around breath work practices for trauma\nWays to adapt mindfulness to support client safety\, choice\, voice and empowerment
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-informed-mindfulness-training-early-bird-rate-ends-august-1
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T110000
DTSTAMP:20170822T183010Z
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UID:10000111-1505241000-1512817200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress Reduction - 6 week courses
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-week course for small groups (maximum 6 participants) that is a variation on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program.  It is primarily practice-based\, with teachings arising out of the participants’ experience.  Therefore\, it is suitable for those new to mindfulness and those wishing to continue their practice in a supportive environment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates and Times: \nTuesdays\, September 12 – October 17\, 6:30-8:00 pm \nor \nSaturdays\, September 16 – October 21\, 9:30-11:00 am \nFee:  $150. for 6 weeks (90 minute sessions) \nGroup size is limited. \nLocation:  West Hamilton \n(directions available upon registration) \nPlease note: \nThe courses will run continuously.  The next courses are: \nTuesdays\, October 24 – December 5 \nor \nSaturdays\, October 28 – December 9 \n(no classes week of November 13th) \nIf you are interested: \nEmail Anna at annataneburgo@gmail.com \nShe will book a phone conversation with you to ensure that the course will meet your needs. \n website www.wholehealing.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-for-stress-reduction-a-6-week-course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171110T163000
DTSTAMP:20170311T023201Z
CREATED:20170311T023201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T023201Z
UID:10000090-1504863000-1510331400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:1-Day Mindfulness Core Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the research and application of mindfulness. This is the first module of our MBSR Core Facilitation Certificate Program. \nThis one-day highly experiential workshop will introduce participants to the origins\, principles and practices of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based interventions.  We will move between didactic and experiential sessions throughout the day. Participants will gain an understanding of the historical and scientific underpinnings of mindfulness and its application to stress and everyday life. \nThe morning session will consist of an orientation and overview of mindfulness concepts and origins\, and experiential exercises working with the senses. The afternoon session will delve deeper into experiencing the body through simple practices\, move into exploring thoughts and feelings\, and end with a discussion of the applications of mindfulness to daily living and how to learn more about mindfulness. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• How to define mindfulness and give a description of its theoretical underpinnings\n• To train the attention to be more present-focused\n• To start to apply core mindfulness practices to everyday life and difficult situations\n• Resources to learn more about MBSR and other mindfulness-based interventions \nWho Should Attend\nThis introductory course is meant for general interest and is most suitable for those interested in the personal and professional applications of mindfulness including healthcare providers\, other professionals\, and those wishing to teach MBSR or other mindfulness programs. There is no prerequisite for this course. \nIf you are pursuing the MBSR Facilitation Certificate and you have prior formal mindfulness training\, please contact The Centre to see if you can be exempt from completing this first training module. \nTiming\nOne-Day Course: Friday\nFriday\, September 8\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $335 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nPayment\, cancellation and refund policies \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Gwen Morgan MSW RSW
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/1-day-mindfulness-core-concepts-4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170908T163000
DTSTAMP:20170406T013723Z
CREATED:20170310T215325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T013723Z
UID:10000084-1504863000-1504888200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:1-Day Mindfulness Core Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the research and application of mindfulness. This is the first module of our MBSR Core Facilitation Certificate Program. \nThis one-day highly experiential workshop will introduce participants to the origins\, principles and practices of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness-based interventions.  We will move between didactic and experiential sessions throughout the day. Participants will gain an understanding of the historical and scientific underpinnings of mindfulness and its application to stress and everyday life. \nThe morning session will consist of an orientation and overview of mindfulness concepts and origins\, and experiential exercises working with the senses. The afternoon session will delve deeper into experiencing the body through simple practices\, move into exploring thoughts and feelings\, and end with a discussion of the applications of mindfulness to daily living and how to learn more about mindfulness. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• How to define mindfulness and give a description of its theoretical underpinnings\n• To train the attention to be more present-focused\n• To start to apply core mindfulness practices to everyday life and difficult situations\n• Resources to learn more about MBSR and other mindfulness-based interventions \nWho Should Attend\nThis introductory course is meant for general interest and is most suitable for those interested in the personal and professional applications of mindfulness including healthcare providers\, other professionals\, and those wishing to teach MBSR or other mindfulness programs. There is no prerequisite for this course. \nIf you are pursuing the MBSR Facilitation Certificate and you have prior formal mindfulness training\, please contact The Centre to see if you can be exempt from completing this first training module. \nTiming\nOne-Day Course: Friday\nFriday\, September 8\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $335 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nPayment\, cancellation and refund policies \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Gwen Morgan MSW RSW
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/1-day-mindfulness-core-concepts-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170905T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170905T213000
DTSTAMP:20170827T062516Z
CREATED:20170827T062516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170827T062516Z
UID:10000112-1504639800-1504647000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation Group on Tuesday nights now open to public
DESCRIPTION:Long established meditation group will now meet at Hamilton Quaker Meeting House\, 7 Butty Place in West Hamilton near Whitney and Lower Horning on first and third Tuesday of each month. Start at 7:30 with 45 minute sitting meditation followed by a short reading and a talking circle. We end with tea and socializing\, finished by 9:30. A donation of $2.00 appreciated.There is no teacher and the meditation is self-guided. All welcome.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-group-on-tuesday-nights-now-open-to-public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170823T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170823T210000
DTSTAMP:20170716T030128Z
CREATED:20170716T025845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170716T030128Z
UID:10000110-1503513000-1503522000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Unlock The Power Of Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you love stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself and at the same time find it’s becoming harder to bounce back from stressors in your day? Are you tired of constantly doing battle with yourself and find it’s harder to stay focused and achieve your goals? \nIf this is you\, you’re not alone – come find out why. \nJoin us for a deep dive into mindfulness and discover science proven ways to create positive and lasting change. I’ll show you the exact steps to leverage the power of mindfulness in your work and life. This is an enlightening\, entertaining and experiential introduction to mindfulness and resilience training. It will provide you with the exact tools you need to apply mindfulness in your personal or professional life. \nYou’ll leave this workshop with outstanding resources and insider intel. You’ll have direct experience with the practice and be ready to begin leveraging the power of this training immediately. \nLearn more here. \nTHE WAKEUP WORKSHOP INCLUDES:\n\nKate’s international keynote talk on how to unlock the power of mindfulness\, calm the voice in your head\, build unshakable resilience and up your game.\nThe exact steps to practice mindfulness anytime\, anywhere and tools you can apply to your work and life immediately.\nMy go-to 3 practices to kick start your own mindfulness training program.\nA mindful listening and speaking tool that will give you instant leadership credibility and improve all your relationships.\n6 easy to implement strategies to apply mindfulness in your busy workspace environment.\nExclusive bonus material 21 ways to bring mindfulness to your workday.\nRefreshments and appetizers.\nEasy to use handouts\, powerful lasting resources.\nA community of like minded professionals\, entrepreneurs and senior leaders you can meet.\n10% of proceeds from this event will be donated to RETHINK Breast Cancer\, the young women’s breast cancer movement.\n\nREGISTER EARLY\nWe’re hosting an intimate gathering and releasing 40 tickets and only offer this workshop twice a year.  \nWHEN:\nWednesday August 23\, 2017 | 6.30pm – 9.00pm \nWHERE:\nSPOKE CLUB\, 600 King Street West\, Toronto \nCOST:\nLIMITED TIME OFFER\, GET $50 OFF\nPAY $97+hst UNTIL AUG 12\, 2017 \nENTER PROMO CODE: WAKEUPWORKSHOPAUG2017\n$147+hst AFTER AUG 12\, 2017 \nOUR GUARANTEE\nTickets to Wake Up Kate events are non-refundable\, but fully transferable. In other words\, you can transfer your ticket to any of our other programs\, or send a friend.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/unlock-the-power-of-mindfulness-workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170801T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170801T163000
DTSTAMP:20170310T215141Z
CREATED:20170310T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T215141Z
UID:10000083-1501579800-1501605000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:2-Day MBCT Basics
DESCRIPTION:Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications. This is the first module of our Core MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program. \nMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. This highly experiential workshop adapts this treatment to health-care providers for personal use. Participants will explore habitual modes of mind that characterize changes in mood while simultaneously developing skills and a new relationship to these states. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions underlying the model as well as the application of MBCT in clinical settings. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Mindfulness-based interventions are applicable to dealing with negative moods\, stress and anxiety\n• How to use mindfulness-based cognitive strategies in your personal and professional life to increase resilience\n• How to use MBCT practices in addressing depression and anxiety at an introductory level \nWho Should Attend\nHealthcare providers interested in learning MBCT for personal and professional resilience will benefit from this workshop as well as those who wish to learn about the clinical applications of this modality. \nTiming\nConsecutive Tuesdays\nSession 1: August 1\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm\nSession 2: August 8\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $535 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nAccreditation\nThis course has been accredited for 13.5 Mainpro-C credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Evan Collins MD FRCPC
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/2-day-mbct-basics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170802
DTSTAMP:20170406T013813Z
CREATED:20170311T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T013813Z
UID:10000092-1501545600-1501631999@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:2-Day MBCT Basics
DESCRIPTION:Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications. This is the first module of our Core MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program. \nMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. This highly experiential workshop adapts this treatment to health-care providers for personal use. Participants will explore habitual modes of mind that characterize changes in mood while simultaneously developing skills and a new relationship to these states. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions underlying the model as well as the application of MBCT in clinical settings. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Mindfulness-based interventions are applicable to dealing with negative moods\, stress and anxiety\n• How to use mindfulness-based cognitive strategies in your personal and professional life to increase resilience\n• How to use MBCT practices in addressing depression and anxiety at an introductory level \nWho Should Attend\nHealthcare providers interested in learning MBCT for personal and professional resilience will benefit from this workshop as well as those who wish to learn about the clinical applications of this modality. \nTiming\nConsecutive Tuesdays\nSession 1: August 1\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm\nSession 2: August 8\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $535 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nAccreditation\nThis course has been accredited for 13.5 Mainpro-C credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Evan Collins MD FRCPC
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/2-day-mbct-basics-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170705T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170705T163000
DTSTAMP:20170311T021004Z
CREATED:20170311T021004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T021004Z
UID:10000086-1499247000-1499272200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:3-Day Mindfulness in Education: What Really Matters for Teens
DESCRIPTION:This three-day experiential workshop for educators and professional support staff teaches participants how to implement mindfulness programs for students to promote health and wellness. This intensive will include practices in mindfulness\, emotional regulation\, compassion and movement to provide a foundation for self-care and to impart mindfulness to students. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Foundational mindfulness practices for personal and professional use\n• Considerations for a successful implementation plan\n• Core social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies supported by mindfulness practice\n• Key elements and lessons for mindfulness programs in education\n• Cultivating a Mindful Culture in Schools \nWho Should Attend\nEducation professionals including teachers\, guidance counsellors\, and professional support staff. The program is also suitable for healthcare professionals who work with children and teens. Previous experience with mindfulness is not required. \nTiming\nThree-Day Course: Wednesday – Friday\nJuly 5-7\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $520\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Heidi Bornstein & Stephen Chadwick
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/3-day-mindfulness-in-education-what-really-matters-for-teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170706
DTSTAMP:20170311T015920Z
CREATED:20170311T015920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T015920Z
UID:10000085-1499212800-1499299199@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:3-Day Mindfulness in Education: What Really Matters for K to 8
DESCRIPTION:This three-day experiential workshop for educators and professional support staff teaches participants how to implement mindfulness programs for students to promote health and wellness. This intensive will include practices in mindfulness\, emotional regulation\, compassion and movement to provide a foundation for self-care and to impart mindfulness to students. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Foundational mindfulness practices for personal and professional use\n• Considerations for a successful implementation plan\n• Core social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies supported by mindfulness practice\n• Key elements and lessons for mindfulness programs in education\n• Cultivating a Mindful Culture in Schools \nWho Should Attend\nEducation professionals including teachers\, guidance counsellors\, and professional support staff. The program is also suitable for healthcare professionals who work with children and teens. Previous experience with mindfulness is not required. \nTiming\nThree-Day Course: Wednesday – Friday\nJuly 5-7\, 2017 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $520\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Karen Davis & Dianna Last
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/3-day-mindfulness-in-education-what-really-matters-for-k-to-8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170704T150000
DTSTAMP:20170310T214009Z
CREATED:20170310T214009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T214009Z
UID:10000051-1499162400-1499180400@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:4-Week smart Education
DESCRIPTION:Increase your resilience and help create an emotionally balanced\, compassionate school environment. \nWhat is smartEducation?\nsmartEducation (Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques) is an evidence-based program designed for educators and professional support staff. \nThis program provides educators with an opportunity for immersion in mindfulness practice to apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, to enhance concentration\, decrease occupational stress\, and employ self-care techniques. \nBy the end of the smartEducation program\, you will have a “SMART-Tool-Box” of skills to:\n– Develop greater awareness of emotions\n– Create more effective strategies for responding to difficult situations\n– Apply mindfulness training to interactions with students\, colleagues and others \nSee more details on UBC’s website here. \nParticipants Will Learn\nHow to manage stress by recognizing\, tolerating\, and transforming your reactions to challenging emotions. Rekindle your passion for teaching through exercises and discussions connected to experiences in the classroom. \nWho Should Attend\nEducation professionals including teachers\, guidance counsellors\, and professional support staff. The program is also suitable for healthcare professionals who work with children and teens. Previous experience with mindfulness is not required. \nTiming\nTuesdays\nJuly 4 – July 25\, 2017* | 10:00am – 3:00pm\n* Additional Retreat Session on Thursday\, July 20\, 2017 | 10am – 3pm \nFee: $520 ($500 + $20 for materials)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Melissa Nigrini & Mary Githumbi
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/4-week-smart-education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170617T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170618T170000
DTSTAMP:20170207T233310Z
CREATED:20170207T233113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T233310Z
UID:10000013-1497686400-1497805200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10th Global Conference on Buddhism: "Buddhism\, Neuroscience and Mental Health:
DESCRIPTION:Description\nTICKETS GO ON SALE ON 15TH JANUARY\, 2017 \n“Buddhism\, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection” \nWe are living in a society that is becoming increasingly aware of acts of violence bred by intolerance. How can we build a less violent and more compassionate society for our children and their children in the future? How does the practice of mindfulness improve physical and mental health? \nWe can no longer hide our feelings entirely. Scientists are now using fMRI scans to study the brain activity underlying our thoughts and emotions. Continuing a tradition of expanding the role of Buddhism in modern society\, in this conference you will have the opportunity to listen to some eminent speakers around the world who can elucidate the connections\, opportunities and requirements for Buddhist thought\, technique and philosophy in improving the life and\, in particular\, mental well-being of society through mindfulness. Our experts in both the Buddhist and the scientific communities will make a collaborative effort to explore this question deeply\, and to find common ground on how we can strive to alleviate human suffering. Please join us on this important conversation. \nFor more information visit: www.10gcb.org \nFAQs \nCan I reserve my seating? \nNo\, all tickets are on a first come first serve basis. This meas that there is no seat number assigned to your ticket (general admission). \nAre there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? \nALL student tickets require a student ID\, minimum age is 16 years \n What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nPlease refer to the website for transpotation options and directions to the event. Parking is FREE before 9:00am at the SOUTH parking lot (specially designated for the 10GCB) and $10 per vehicle after 9:00am. \nWhat can I bring into the event? \nSmall personal items are allowed. No flash photography and video recording allowed. ALL cell phones must be turned off at ALL times during sessions. No food and drinks are allowed inside the auditorium. All meals (vegetarian) and tea/coffee and snacks are included in the price of the ticket. \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nemail: 10gcbtoronto@gmail.com \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nYou may apply for a refund no later than 17 May 2017 by contacting 10gcbtoronto@gmail.com with details of your request. Refunds will incur a $30 fee per ticket per day. No refunds will be made after 17 May 2017.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/10th-global-conference-on-buddhism-buddhism-neuroscience-and-mental-health
LOCATION:Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road Toronto ON M3C 1T3\, 770 Don Mills Road   \, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1T3\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170612
DTSTAMP:20170329T060343Z
CREATED:20170329T060240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T060343Z
UID:10000094-1496880000-1497225599@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Early bird rate ends May 8
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Yoga Training in Halifax\, NS\nApproved for Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance \nIntegrating principles drawn from neuroscience\, yoga therapy\, attachment theory\, Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed care to increase safety\, embodiment\, choice\, voice and empowerment for trauma survivors \nMany trauma survivors seek out yoga and meditation to support them in their healing journey. However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, these practices can be re-traumatizing and lead to many adverse effects. Focusing on the breath\, body or certain intentional movements or positions can trigger postural or procedural memories\, emotions or physical sensations that are painful or overwhelming. Some students may find themselves discouraged\, upset\, or coping by bottling up\, overriding or dissociating\, reluctant to return. \n\nExplore the neuroscience of trauma\, stress and dysregulation\nFind out how yoga\, mindfulness and meditation can backfire\nIdentify concrete ways to minimize risks\nIntegrate new skills and principles into your teaching to adapt and enhance your existing yoga styles\nLearn tools to support your own self-regulation and self-care\nDeepen your ability to maintain boundaries while fostering therapeutic presence for students and clients\n\nPart professional development training and part personal growth workshop\, this compassionate and practical East meets West experiential learning opportunity appeals to new and seasoned yoga teachers and mindfulness instructors alike.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-informed-yoga-training-early-bird-rate-ends-may-8
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170604T160000
DTSTAMP:20170413T034143Z
CREATED:20170413T034143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T034143Z
UID:10000104-1496480400-1496592000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness in Everyday Life: 16 Guidelines Equine Assisted Learning to Develop Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:This series of workshops is for anyone who is looking for a framework for change and the experiential setting to help shift the way you think\, act\, relate and create meaning. \nThe 16G are a set of guidelines being used around the world to bring mindfulness into everyday life. They have been taught to school children\, hospital staff\, people working in the not-for-profit sector\, health\, mental health\, university settings and in the corporate world. They are a tool to help create a culture of kindness\, wisdom and compassion from families to professionals. They help us to explore How we think\, How we act\, How we relate\, How we find meaning. \nThrough experiential activities and interaction with the horses at Sierra Acres we will explore the 16G and how they can help create a more meaningful life. \nThese first two workshops will address the following wisdom themes and guidelines: \nJune 3\, 9am-4pm \nHow We Relate: Realizing connection and creating the relationships you want\nGuidelines of Respect\, Forgiveness\, Gratitude and Loyalty \nJune 4\, 9am-4pm \nHow We Find Meaning: Embracing change and the possibility of creating a meaningful life Guidelines of Aspiration\, Principles\, Service and Courage \nFees: Price per workshop/day- $185.00 +HST [includes price of 16 Guidelines book and cards. Price per workshop without book and cards – $150.00 +HST. \nPrice for both workshops/days: $250.00 + HST [book/cards extra] Fees include materials\, refreshments and snacks. Please bring your own lunch. \nLocation: Sierra Acres Equine Assisted Learning Centre Rockwood\, Ontario \nFacilitators: Valerie Spironello MSW\, RSW & Anne Porteous\, MScN\, EPC.  \nTo learn more about Anne and to register for one or both workshops\, please visit: www.sierracres.ca \nTo learn more about Valerie and her services please visit www.choosewellness.ca \nLearn more about the 16 Guidelines: www.16guidelines.org
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-in-everyday-life-16-guidelines-equine-assisted-learning-to-develop-compassion-and-wisdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170601T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170622T210000
DTSTAMP:20170518T204224Z
CREATED:20170518T204224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T204224Z
UID:10000109-1496343600-1498165200@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:MINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR WILLPOWER CHALLENGES WITH ARUNAS ANTANAITIS
DESCRIPTION:Join me in this 4-week series that will provide you with the skill-set to harness the power of mindful awareness to help free yourself from the bondage of unwanted habitual patterns. In this experiential program\, you will learn to: \n\nincorporate simple mindfulness-based tools into your daily life\nset intentions to align your behavior according to your long term goals\nutilize reliable methods to cultivate resilience\nbe more compassionate to yourself and others.\n\nThursdays June 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 7:00 to 9:00 pm \nStudio for Mindful Solutions     501 Templemead Drive Hamilton ON \nFee: $95.00            Register: https://msc-arunas.eventbrite.ca/ \nFor inquiries\, please contact Arunas Antanaitis: (905) 317-9521 \narunas@mindfulsolutionsforchange.com \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-solutions-for-willpower-challenges-with-arunas-antanaitis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170531T130000
DTSTAMP:20170406T013626Z
CREATED:20170310T213501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T013626Z
UID:10000049-1496228400-1496235600@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:6-Week MBCT Basics Online
DESCRIPTION:Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications. This is the first module of our Core MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program. \nMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. This highly experiential workshop adapts this treatment to health-care providers for personal use. Participants will explore habitual modes of mind that characterize changes in mood while simultaneously developing skills and a new relationship to these states. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions underlying the model as well as the application of MBCT in clinical settings. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• Mindfulness-based interventions are applicable to dealing with negative moods\, stress and anxiety.\n• How to use mindfulness-based cognitive strategies in your personal and professional life to increase resilience.\n• How to use MBCT practices in addressing depression and anxiety at an introductory level. \nWho Should Attend\nHealthcare providers interested in learning MBCT for personal and professional resilience will benefit from this workshop as well as those who wish to learn about the clinical applications of this modality. \nOnline Format\nParticipation will be via your computer (Windows\, Mac or Linux) or mobile device (iPad\, iPhone\, Android)\, with interactive audio\, video and chat. Participants are required to have:\n• High-speed internet connection (DSL preferable)\n• Audio microphone (built-in or external)\n• Earbuds\, headphones or headset\n• Video cam (built-in or external)\nPlease note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention will be required. \nTiming\nWednesday Afternoons\nMay 31 – July 5\, 2017 | 11:00am – 1:00pm ET \nFee: $535 \nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nAccreditation\nThis course has been accredited for 13.5 Mainpro-C credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Michael Apollo
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/6-week-mbct-basics-online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170531T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170531T120000
DTSTAMP:20170304T201028Z
CREATED:20170304T201028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T201028Z
UID:10000042-1496221200-1496232000@mindfulnesshamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Teaching: the Art and Science of Optimal Learning
DESCRIPTION:How can we help our students learn ? \nThis interactive half-day workshop will explore: various models for teaching; ways to \ncreate conducive learning environments and approaches to different learning styles. \nParticipants will also be introduced to mindful teaching methods designed to cultivate \ndeepened awareness\, concentration and insight. \nThe experiential format will demonstrate the basic principles of adult learning and \nmindful teaching\, and explore the applicability of these to your own setting. \nThe experiential format will demonstrate the basic principles of adult learning and \nmindful teaching\, and explore the applicability of these to your own setting. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will have a basic knowledge of: \n• the specific learning requirements of adults \n• the factors that maximize the receptivity of the learner \n• the uses of transmissional\, transactional and transformational learning models \n• the four basic learning styles and how to accommodate each type of learner \n• ways to cultivate mindful awareness to deepen knowledge \nFacilitator: Anna Taneburgo has a Master Degree in Adult Education from OISE \n(Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)\, U. of T. She is a Mindfulness Educator and \nhas taught at Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges\, Hamilton Health Sciences\, and \nMcMaster University.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-teaching-the-art-and-science-of-optimal-learning
LOCATION:David Braley Health Sciences Centre\, 100 Main St West (corner Main and Bay)\, Hamilton\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Burgess":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170526T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170526T163000
DTSTAMP:20170406T013615Z
CREATED:20170310T213233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T013615Z
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SUMMARY:2-Day Inquiry Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It is at the heart of MBCT and MBSR. This is the final course module of our MBCT & MBSR Facilitation Certificate Programs. \nInquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It has been referred to as the heart of MBCT because it is such an essential part of this modality and is vital for those wishing to facilitate MBCT groups. It is also the most difficult practice to learn. \nParticipants Will Learn\n• How to examine the principles and practices of mindful inquiry as they pertain to “therapeutic mindfulness”\n• This process through its application to the direct experience of mindfulness meditation practices\n• The use of inquiry both personally and professionally as it relates to increasing the capacity to regulate affect and attention\n• How to develop the ability to use inquiry \nWho Should Attend\nThis course is suitable for those who have experience teaching mindfulness-based programs. \nPrerequisites:\n• If you are in the MBCT Certificate program\, this course must be taken after the 5-day Intensive and the Practicum\n• If you are in the MBSR Certificate program\, this course must be taken after the 6-day Intensive\n• It is recommended that participants have facilitated (assisted\, facilitated alone or co-facilitated) a group or received mentorship prior to taking this course\n• For those not in the MBCT or MBSR Certificate program\, this course is suitable for those who have experience teaching mindfulness-based programs \nTiming\nTwo-Day Course: Friday & Saturday\nMay 26 & 27\, 2016 | 9:30am – 4:30pm \nFee: $535 (please note that lunch is not provided)\nAs a registered charity\, we do not charge HST. When you support us\, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more\, please see our Community Program. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/2-day-inquiry-essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170516T190000
DTSTAMP:20170304T185435Z
CREATED:20170227T024437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T185435Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and the Science of Willpower
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Evening workshop  \nWednesday May 17\, 7-9 PM (doors open at 6:30\, program starts at 7:00 sharp) \nIn this session\, you will discover how mindful-based practices can strengthen your willpower and self-control. You will learn the brain science behind why we give in to temptation and how we can find the strength to resist. In this interactive session you will be guided in simple mindfulness-based practices to develop self- awareness to break old habits\, increase your focus and manage stress. \nwith \nArunas Antanaitis\, BA\, BEd\, OCT \nCorporate Wellness Facilitator & Mindfulness Specialist \nArunas is the co-founder of Mindful Solutions for Change http://mindfulsolutionsforchange.com  which delivers mindfulness-based programs for educators\, organizations and individuals. Arunas is certified as a Mindfulness Meditation Specialist and Transformative Mindfulness Methods Facilitator\, trained at the University of Toronto Factor Inwentash School of Social Work. He is an associate facilitator with Mindfulness Everyday delivering smart Education\, a 20 hr self care program for educators and support staff. Arunas is also the Director of the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom\, an international non-profit organization facilitating mindfulness-based programs. \nThis event will take place at McMaster Innovation Park \n170 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton  (Conference Rm 1C)   \nSeating is limited\, so please register here (in the https://etc) to get a free admission ticket:    \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-and-the-science-of-willpower-registration-32549831422?aff=eac2
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-the-science-of-willpower-2
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