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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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SUMMARY:8-Week MBSR Course - Oakville\, October 9\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 8 week\, 9 session MBSR curriculum is based on an intensive training in mindfulness meditation. Embedded within the context of Mind/Body and Integrative Medicine\, the MBSR curriculum focuses on the cultivation of both ‘formal and ‘informal’ mindfulness practices as a foundation  for psychological and emotional resilience that can be utilized across your entire life. Two 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: \nTuesday October 9th\, 2018 | 6.30pm-8.00pm \nClass Dates: 8 Tuesdays: October 16\, 23\, 39. November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27. December 4 Class Time: 6.30pm-9.00pm \nAll Day Retreat: Saturday November 17\, 9am – 4pm. We understand plans change. If you can’t attend our MBSR retreat\, Wake Up Kate offers all MBSR students the option to join one of our other 1-day Retreats for free. \nWHERE: \nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville | Ontario \nFor full details on what the course includes\, how to prepare and whether it is right for you\, please visit this link: https://www.wakeupkate.com/shop/8-week-mbsr-course-oct-2018
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/8-week-mbsr-course-oakville-october-9-2018
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SUMMARY:Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness (DRAM) 2: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Through this course\, participants will:\n• Gain an understanding of basic neuroscience in relation to mindfulness\n• Explore the impact of neuroscience research on our understanding of mindfulness\, compassion\, self-regulation and attunement\n• Experience mindfulness practices designed to deepen our body-brain integration\n• Discuss the practical application of compassion and attunement in personal and professional life \nAbout the Course:\nNeuroscience is providing new insights into how our brain\nfunctions and influences how we think\, feel\, act\, learn and\nchange.\nNew research shows that mindfulness practices can\neffectively enable learning by developing the skills of\nattention\, intention and reflection; enhance mental health;\npromote healthy relationships and communities; and\nmanage stress/compassion fatigue.\nThrough a combination of lectures\, small group discussions\nand meditation practices\, this workshop will explore how\nemerging neuroscience research informs our\nunderstanding of mindfulness\, and how mindfulness can\nbe used to enhance teaching and learning\, and promote\ntherapeutic presence with patients\, clients and colleagues. \nFor more information and to register go to: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/Dram2018-2019bro.pdf \nTo view testimonials of past DRAM participants go to written: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/DRAM2018Testimonial.pdf \nvideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nbBXl0eY7KAD_Y1gBEg2g \nDRAM 1 – Foundations of Mindfulness: Historical Origins and\nContemporary Practice (Oct. 13 & 14\, 2018)\nDRAM 2 – The Neuroscience of Mindfulness (Nov. 16 & 17\, 2018)\nDRAM 3 – Being the Change: Growing Civility and Resilience\nthrough Secular Ethics and Mindfulness (Jan. 26 & 27\, 2019)\nDRAM 4 – Integrating Mindfulness into Personal and Professional Life\n(Mar 22 & 23\, 2019) \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/developing-resilience-through-applied-mindfulness-dram-2-the-neuroscience-of-mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Wakeful Retreat - 1-Day Semi-Silent Mindfulness Retreat - Oakville\, November 17\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join mindfulness and self-care teacher\, 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 the tools you need to practice mindfulness anytime\, anywhere. This unique one day retreat includes the following: \n\nInviting and inspiring talk on mindfulness\, it’s relation to stress and impact on life.\nExtended direct experience of practice\, body scan\, mindful movement\, sitting with awareness of breath\, mountain meditation\, walking meditation\, sound meditation\, eating meditation\, thoughts are not facts meditation\, loving kindness meditation.\nClosing discussion\, how to transition to informal life\, on going support and resources.\nA take-home package with tools you can apply in your life and work including: a simple definition of mindfulness\, informal practice suggestions\, 10 ways to apply it to your life and work\, home practice assignment.\n\n\nWho is this retreat for?\nAnyone who wishes to quiet the negative inner voice that inhibits peace and happiness. Anyone who is interested in establishing a healing meditation practice for the mind and emotions. Anyone who seeks a means to be more compassionate and forgiving towards themselves. Suitable for employees\, teachers\, healthcare professionals\, entrepreneurs and parents. Great for beginners\, as well as those looking to refresh or deepen their mindfulness practice. \nWHEN:\nSaturday November 17th\, 2018 | 9am-4pm \nWHERE:\nMacLachlan College | 337 Trafalgar Road | Oakville \nLEARN MORE:\nClick on this link for full retreat details: https://www.wakeupkate.com/shop/wakeful-retreat-nov-2018
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/wakeful-retreat-1-day-semi-silent-mindfulness-retreat-oakville-november-17-2018
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