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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: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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SUMMARY:MINDFUL LEADERSHIP FOR FORMAL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a way of meeting life’s challenges with greater calm and wisdom by paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity.  Mindfulness is fast becoming a proven way for leaders to sustain themselves and their teams in challenging times.  These workshops will introduce formal leaders to mindfulness concepts and practices\, exploring the synergy between mindfulness\, self-reflection and effective leadership. Participants will be given tools to promote personal self -awareness\, stress management\, resilience and emotional/physical well-being. Leadership effectiveness will be enhanced through exposure to practices that develop listening and communication skills\, sharpen focus\, improve interpersonal relationships and deepen wisdom to enable better decision-making. \nThere are 2 full-day workshops:  Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 can be taken on its own or combined with Part 2.  Part 1 will introduce basic concepts and skills\, as well as illustrate ways that mindful leadership can be applied in day-to-day situations.  Part 2 will allow participants the opportunity to examine typical leadership challenges in greater depth\, using the skills of mindful leadership. \nEach workshop will involve a variety of mindfulness exercises. \nThese workshops are based on the book Mindful Leadership by Maria Gonzalez\, which will be on loan to participants. Audio practices will also be provided. \nCost (non HHS; must work in health care): $100
Staff cost (HHS Staff and Physicians): $75
 \nPart 1:  Friday\, April 22\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Part 2:  Friday\, June 3\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Pre-requisite: Part 1)
 \nChedoke Site\, Wilcox Building\, Room B06
 \nAnna Taneburgo \nAndrea Frolic \nTO REGISTER:  www.centreforpeopledevelopment.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-leadership-for-formal-leaders
LOCATION:Chedoke Site\,Wilcox Building\, Room B06

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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Ethical Values in the Workplace:
DESCRIPTION:Poster MIND B26 \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-ethical-values-in-the-workplace
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SUMMARY:FIVE TIBETAN YOGAS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY MAY 7\, 2016 9:00 am – 12:30 pm \nFacilitated by: Arunas Antanaitis \nMINDFUL SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE \n501 Templemead Drive Hamilton ON \nSuggested Donation $35.00 or Pay What You Can \nThe Five Tibetan Yogas include five gentle exercises\, combined with mindful practices to generate a healthy  body and a positive mind-set. This program as taught by  \nZa Choeje Rinpoche to Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw goes beyond the physical and breath work.  When practiced as a longer-term daily practice\, the Five Tibetan Yogas balance the subtle elements in your body and transforms confusion\, anger\, attachment and other negative mental states The exercises are designed for all ages and levels of fitness. Although similar in nature\, the Five Tibetan Yogas is not a traditional Hatha Yoga practice and is designed to compliment rather than replace an existing yoga/meditation practice.   \nCLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS \nContact: arunas@mindfulsolutionsforchange.com     (905) 317-9521 \nRegister: http://lamayesheling.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&action=preview&id=37 \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 also facilitator with Mindfulness Without Borders. Arunas trained with Dekyi Lee Oldershaw at the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom\, and received certification in the 16 Guidelines and the 5 Tibetan Yogas. He is an associate facilitator with Mindfulness Everyday and board member of Lama Yeshe Ling Buddhist Group.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/five-tibetan-yogas
LOCATION:501 Templemead Drive\, 501 Templemead Drive\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Society Conference May 13 – 15\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:A Mindful Society brings visionaries and community together to share leading edge research\, evidence based practices and emerging developments in the application of mindfulness in key sectors of society. Be part of the dialogue and the community of professionals bringing mindfulness into their field of work and practice. \nA Mindful Society brings visionaries and community together to share leading edge research\, evidence-based practices and emerging developments in the application of mindfulness in key sectors of society. Be part of the dialogue and the community of professionals bringing mindfulness into their field of work and practice. \nhttp://amindfulsociety.org
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/a-mindful-society-conference-may-13-15-2016
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SUMMARY:Yoga-thon Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Friendly hellos\, I’m reaching out to invite members of this community to a charity Yogathon event that’s being hosted in Hamilton on Saturday May 14th. www.canadahelps.org­/en/charities/student-op­en-circles/events/yogath­on/ We’re hosting 2 yoga classes and 3 reflection/meditation workshops and thought members of this community may be interested in attending. Would the host be interested in adding this event to your calendar? – Kala on behalf of Student Open Circles. http://www.studentopencircles.com/home \nYoga-thon Fundraiser\n\n\n\n\nJoin Student Open Circles and your community for a day filled with Yoga\, Meditation\, and Reflection workshops! \nSaturday May 14\, 9:30am – 3pm \nHamilton Mennonite Church\, 1430 Lower Horning Drive \nTickets: $30 full day or $20 half day (1 yoga class & workshop) \nJoin students\, friends & family\, and members of the community for Yoga and Reflection workshops and an Art show featuring recent works by Marybeth Leis Druery. All are welcome\, whether you are new to yoga or meditation\, or are already experienced. There will be a break for lunch from 12-1pm. We ask that you bring a lunch\, as there will be no catering. \nProceeds go directly to Student Open Circles Programming\, so that young people in our community can join safe places where diverse students find support in their life and spiritual journey. \nRegister\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n9:30am\nRegistration\n\n\n\n10:00am\nGuided Meditation – Welcoming the Child Within\nMarybeth Leis Druery\n\n\n10:30am\nYoga Class #1\nCheryl Fenn\n\n\n11:30am\nWorkshop #1: Mindfulness through Creative Expression\nMarybeth Leis Druery\n\n\n12:00pm\nLunch Break\nBring your own\n\n\n1:00pm\nWorkshop #2 – Walking and Sitting Meditation\nJeff Druery\n\n\n2:00pm\nYoga Class #2\nSonia Kumar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n­
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/yoga-thon-fundraiser
LOCATION:Hamilton Mennonite Church\, 1430 Lower Horning Drive\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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