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SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:This 6-week program involves: \n* A brief overview of mindfulness: What is it?  How does it work? \n* How can it help me reduce stress in my personal life and in my work? \n* Mindfulness practices\, including both seated and movement practices \n* Strategies to bring mindfulness into everyday life \n\nIt 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.  \nGroup size is limited to 6 persons for personalized guidance. \nLocation is a private studio in west Hamilton – directions will be available upon registration. \nAudio practices\, reading and AV materials are sent out weekly. \n\nThe course is taught by Anna Taneburgo\, B.S.W.\, M.Ed.\, C.S.W.  Anna has trained as a mindfulness teacher and has been teaching mindfulness for over 10 years.  She has taught at McMaster University\, Hamilton Health Sciences\, St. Joseph’s Hospital\, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and Halton Healthcare\, as well as in her private practice.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-for-stress-reduction
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:September 26\, 2018 – November 14\, 2018        Retreat  October 27 9:30-1:30 \nMelrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\nHamilton\, Ontario L8P2M2 Canada + Google Map \nmindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \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: \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 \nFacilitators: Barbara Smith and Mary Linda Burgess\, Trained MSC teachers since 2015 \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-course-2
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Avenue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P2M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Smith":MAILTO:info@mindfulselfcompassion.ca
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