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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Smith and Mary Linda Burgess \nMelrose United Church \n86 Homewood Ave \nJanuary 30-March 26 \n9:30am to noon \n“love reveals everything unlike itself.” \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the 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. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted\, connected presence. \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm\, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. 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. \nRapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think. \nAfter participating in this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savoring and self-appreciation\n\nWhat To Expect \nProgram activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a workshop rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.  \n MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way. \nIt is said that “love reveals everything unlike itself.” While some difficult emotions may arise when practicing self-compassion\, MSC teachers are committed to providing a safe\, supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey interesting and enjoyable for everyone.  \nMSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 4-hour retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nNOTE this program is arranged for 9 weeks to accommodate the 4 hr retreat. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To insure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. \nIt is recommended that participants read one or both of following books before or during the program: \n\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristin Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming a MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit www.CenterForMSC.org. \nBarbara Smith\, MFA\, GIT\, MS\,psych. Trained Mindful Self Compassion teacher \nMary Linda Burgess MSW\, RSW\, student of Mindful Self Compassion\, and Mindfulness \nRegistration  please contact info@mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.org for inquiries \nInformation www.mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.org \nCOST  Early Bird:$300.00 before Jan 15/16; $325 after Jan 15/16
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion
LOCATION:Mindful Self Compassion\, 86 Homewood\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL PRACTICES FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION:WHY PRACTICE MINDFULNESS? \nResearch indicates that four weeks of regular practice will restructure the brain in ways that will help you improve your ability to manage and cope with stress\, regulate emotions and improve your overall well-being. MINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE presents a four-week introduction to mindfulness designed for individuals with limited or no mindfulness experience. Participants will explore the basics of simple mindfulness practices with an overview of the neuroscience that supports them. \nThursdays March 24 to April 14 \n7:00 pm to 8:30 pm \nMINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE \n501 Templemead Drive\, Hamilton ON \nFacilitator: Arunas Antanaitis \nCLASS LIMITED TO 15 REGISTRANTS \nFEE: $75.00 plus Eventbrite Registration \nArunas Antanaitis is a retired high school teacher with 30 years experience and the co-founder of Mindful Solutions for Change\, delivering 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 Intewash School Of Social Work. He is a trained facilitator with Mindfulness Without Borders\, which delivers Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to high school students. Arunas trained with Dekyi Lee Oldershaw at the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom\, and received certification as a facilitator in the 16 Guidelines\, and the 5 Tibetan Yogas. He is an associate facilitator with Mindfulness Everyday and board member of Centre of Compassion and Wisdom.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-practices-for-stress-management
ORGANIZER;CN="Arunas Antanaitis":MAILTO: Arunas@mindfulsolutionsforchange.com
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SUMMARY:FINDING CLARITY AND BALANCE IN WORK AND LIFE: MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL – 3 DAY INTENSIVE COURSE
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a way of meeting life’s challenges with greater calm and wisdom by practicing reflection and paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. This course is designed to promote personal wellness and professional resiliency through mindfulness practices.  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based practice; hundreds of peer reviewed articles have demonstrated that MBSR can significantly improve stress management\, increase compassion for self and others\, and enhance physical and emotional well-being.  MBSR helps people to gain greater awareness of the influences that affect their well being and learn to find balance and peace of mind in an often chaotic world. \nAnna Taneburgo \nAndrea Frolic \nCost HHS Staff and Physicians: $150
Cost Non- HHS Staff (must work in health care): $400
 \nWednesdays April 6 2016\, May 4 2016\, June 1 2016; 8:30am-4:30pm\, St. Peter’s Auditorium \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/finding-clarity-and-balance-in-work-and-life-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-for-healthcare-personnel-3-day-intensive-course
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Healthcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nThis 10-week course is geared specifically towards health care professionals and designed to promote both personal wellness and professional resilience and capacity. It provides the unique opportunity for health care professionals to develop their personal mindfulness practice as well as to examine the interface between mindfulness practice and the arts of healing and teaching. \nMindfulness is a non-judgmental way of relating to life circumstances so that they canbe approached with greater calm\, clarity and wisdom. \nOver 20 years of research has shown that MBSR participants report: \n\nLasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms\nGreater ability to cope with stress\nGreater facility to learn\n Greater energy and enthusiasm for life\n\nProgram Goals: \n\nTo understand the conceptual foundation of mindfulness\nTo develop or deepen a personal meditation practice\nTo promote personal health\nTo promote professional resilience and capacity\nTo enhance interpersonal relationships\nTo learn to apply mindfulness in clinical practice and/or education\n\nFormat: \n\nGuided mindfulness meditation and yoga practices\nExercises to enhance awareness in everyday life\n Methods to deepen interpersonal communication\nDiscussion of ways to integrate mindfulness into clinical practice and/or education\n\n10-week Program\, plus all-day retreat \nDay of week: Tuesdays \nMar 22\, 2016 – May 24\, 2016 \n5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nAll-day silent retreat: Saturday\, May 14\, 2016 \nFor further information and application please visit http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/MBSRsp2016.pdf \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-for-healthcare-providers
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL PRACTICES FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION:WHY PRACTICE MINDFULNESS? \nResearch indicates that four weeks of regular practice will restructure the brain in ways that will help you improve your ability to manage and cope with stress\, regulate emotions and improve your overall well-being. \nMINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE \npresents a four-week introduction to mindfulness designed for individuals with limited or no mindfulness experience. Participants will explore the basics of simple mindfulness practices with an overview of the neuroscience that supports them. \n\nThursdays March 24 to April 14 \n7:00 pm to 8:30 pm \nMINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE \n501 Templemead Drive\, Hamilton ON \nFacilitator: Arunas Antanaitis \nCLASS LIMITED TO 15 REGISTRANTS \nFEE: $75.00 plus Eventbrite Registration \n  \n  \nArunas Antanaitis is a retired high school teacher with 30 years experience and the co-founder of Mindful Solutions for Change\, delivering mindfulness-based programs for educators\, organizations and individuals. \nArunas is certified as a Mindfulness Meditation Specialist and Transformative Mindfulness Methods Facilitator\, trained at the University of Toronto Factor Intewash School Of Social Work. He is a trained \nfacilitator with Mindfulness Without Borders\, which delivers Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to high school students. Arunas trained with Dekyi Lee Oldershaw at the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom\, and received certification as a facilitator in the 16 Guidelines\, and the 5 Tibetan Yogas. He is an associate facilitator with Mindfulness Everyday and board member of Centre of Compassion and Wisdom. \n 
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LOCATION:MINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE\, 501 Templemead Drive\,\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:MBSR Program March 31 - May 29
DESCRIPTION:A new MBSR program will begin on Wednesday MARCH 30th\, 2016. This group will run every week for 8 weeks ending on Wednesday MAY 29th\, 2016. The retreat day will be scheduled for either WEDNESDAY MAY 4th or SATURDAY MAY 7th\, 2016 (group consensus). This course will help you by: · Introducing the theory and practice of mindfulness meditation which is based upon the mindfulness approach developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn . · Learning how to develop your own daily mindfulness meditation practice . · Learning how to enhance moment-to-moment awareness\, decrease emotional and physical symptoms\, and respond to stressors in more rewarding ways. “By living mindfully\, we can overcome stubborn mental patterns and live more joyfully.” Location – 326 Locke Street South  Time –     From 4:30 to 7:00 pm What to Bring  – nothing – there will be cushions/mats and a variety of different meditation devises for people to try out. If you are already a practitioner of meditation\, then feel free to bring your own. Dress in comfortable clothing and layers is best. We will be sitting on a carpeted floor – there are chairs for people that may have difficulty with the floor. The MBSR program cost is $300 for 8 weeks including the retreat day. Payments can be made by either Visa or Master Card and leave the details – name of cardholder\, V/MC # and expiry date on my answering machine 905 528-0257 which is private and confidential or email at suzmcbr@gmail.com I am look forward to getting this new program of Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction going. Please email if you have any questions and/or concerns prior to the start date and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Namaste\,   Susan Jung – Consciousness: Until you make the unconscious conscious\, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You\, All Love Surround You\,  And the Pure Light Within You\, Guide Your Way On Susan McBride suzmcbr@gmail.com www.susanmcbride.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mbsr-program-march-31-may-29
LOCATION:Location\, 326 Locke Street South\, Hamilton\, Canada
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