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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program - Niagara Region REGISTER NOW
DESCRIPTION:JAN 2020 ******NIAGARA REGION WILL BE OFFERING \nA MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM \nLOCATION: The Village Hall Sanctuary 176 Elm Street\, Port Colborne \nTuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30 pm \nStarting Jan 20-Mar 10-2020 \n8 week series + 4 hour silent retreat. This 8 week experiential program with Kelly and Jen develops in participants a foundation in mindfulness practice. \nThe program begins with an Orientation Session scheduled on Jan 7 at 6:30 pm\, followed by 22 hours of direct instruction\, including a meditation  retreat and daily home practices. \nMBSR is an 8-week\, once weekly\, group program that was developed in 1979\, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and associates at the University of Massachusetts Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine\, Healthcare and Society. The curriculum is based on the emerging field of Mind-Body Medicine and as a result\, MBSR is now an internationally acclaimed program with a growing body of research supporting its efficacy and potential benefits for a variety of populations. \nThrough intentional training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction strategies\, participants will learn to mobilize their own inner resources to activate learning\, growth and healing while increasing emotional regulation and enhancing self-care and interpersonal relationships. \nDates and Times:\n1 orientation session (mandatory) on Tuesday Jan 7th\, 2020 at 630 pm \nFollowed by 8 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday\, Jan 20th\, 2020 to Mar 10\, 2020. \nSessions are from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. \n4 hrs Mindful Awakening Retreat \nRegistration\n$220.00 per person (save 20.00 if you register before Jan 7th\, 2020)\, includes 1 orientation session\, 8 weekly classes\, Mindful Awakening Retreat\, online access to PDF and MP3 downloads of guided meditations for home practice. \nMaximum number of participants: 18 students \nTo Register or ask Questions contact Kelly & Jen @  kjminfulnessliving@gmail.com 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-program-niagara-region-register-now
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion: Cultivating the Skill of Self-Compassion  - an 8 week course
DESCRIPTION:Learn the core principles and practices that enable you to respond in difficult moments in life with kindness\, care and understanding. \nFeb 3 2020 – April 6 2020 \nMondays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM + retreat \nFOR MORE INFO CALL OR EMAIL \nJamie McCarthy \ninfo@mutualhelp.ca \n905 869 5110
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-cultivating-the-skill-of-self-compassion-an-8-week-course
LOCATION:438 Concession St Hamilton On L9A 1C2\, 438 Concession St\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9A 1C2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie McCarthy":MAILTO:info@mutualhelp.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion 8 session course
DESCRIPTION:  \nMindful Self Compassion is an empirically-supported\, 8 session\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion and is based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer. \nMindful Self Compassion enables you to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness versus 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 During the Program \nCourse activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, small and large group discussion and home practices. MSC teachers are committed to providing a safe and supportive  environment for this process to unfold and to making the journey interesting and helpful for everyone. Studies confirm that practicing Self Compassion results in less stress\, anxiety and depression; maintenance of healthy habits like diet and exercise as well as more relational satisfaction! \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC \nINSTRUCTORS \nBarbara Smith MFA\, MS psych\, RP\, Trained MSC Teacher for 5 years \nSally Dwyer MS\, RP\, Trained MSC Teacher \nMarch 14 & 21st 9:30-12:30 \nApril 4\, 11 & 18 9:30-3:30 \nApril 25 2-5:00 \nFor more information or to register: please bsmiththerapist@gmail.com\, sallydwyer@protonmail.com or info@mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca \nEarly Bird $425.00 before March 1st\, $475 after March 1st \nThe cost of the course may be covered by third-party insurance. \nContinuing Education Units (CEU’s) are also offered. Check with your workplace/college.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-session-course
LOCATION:Melrose United Church\, 86 Homewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:MEDITATION MONDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Let us sit together and quiet the mind. Let us explore the nature of the “True Self”\, through practice\,( insight based meditation and mindfulness training)  audio/Video presentation and discussion\, we join together and take refuge in the Buddha\, the Dharma and the Sangha. \nAll are welcome\, experienced and inexperienced. (payment is in the tradition of “Dana” or generosity\, charity or giving of alms.) \nWe meet every Monday at Mountain Wellness Centre and we also stream live online via our zoom page. Go to www.andid.ca to join live\, or in person at 437 Concession St. 2nd floor
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/meditation-mondays
LOCATION:Mountain Wellness Centre\, 437 Concession St\, Hamilton
ORGANIZER;CN="Andi D":MAILTO:andidrmt@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Dream Images & Symbols: for our healing and wholeness
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 21\, 2020 \n9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nat Crieff Hills Retreat Centre\, 7098 Concession 1\, Puslinch\, Ontario www.crieffhills.com \nCost: $125.00 includes lunch \nRegistration Deadline: January 31\, 2020 \nIn this workshop we will: \n\nexplore the meaning of your dreams as a path to awareness\nengage in active imagination – the language of dreams\nhave an opportunity to play with your own dream images and symbols\n\nFacilitators:\nMarybeth Leis Druery is a spiritual companion and staff resource person of Student Open Circles at McMaster University in Hamilton\, www.StudentOpenCircles.com. She explores\, with students\, mindfulness and spirituality in all of life\, through creative expression such as art and movement.\nMiriam Frey is a spiritual companion and coordinator of Ontario Jubilee\, a program that trains spiritual companions www.ontariojubilee.ca. She has been a student and teacher of dreams for over 30 years. \nIf you have questions\, contact the facilitators: Marybeth Leis Druery at leismb@mcmaster.ca (bio: www.marybethleisdruery.ca/pages/about/ ) or Miriam Frey at ontjubilee@gmail.com (bio: www.jubileeassociates.ca/miriam-frey/) \nTo Register (deadline January 31): contact Kathryn at admin@ontariojubilee.ca \nFor the one-page flyer\, click here: Dream workshop flyer 2020
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/unpacking-dream-images-symbols-for-our-healing-and-wholeness
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SUMMARY:Trauma Workshop: How\, and the 5 W's
DESCRIPTION:SolSalutation is honoured to present: \nTruama: How\, and the 5 W’s \n“If you are experiencing strange symptoms that no one seems to be able to explain\,\nthey could be arising from a traumatic reaction to a past event that you may not even remember.\nYou are not alone. You are not crazy.”\nPeter Levine\, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma \nThis workshop is intended to provide an understanding of trauma\, and how it affects us.\nYoga\, meditation\, and breathing exercises will be incorporated throughout the session to aid in a pathway towards awareness and growth.\nNo experience necessary.  All ages welcome. \nThe afternoon will consist of teachings and movement through yoga. \n$40.00 for the afternoon. \nContact: Michelle Baldin\, E-RYT 300\, Certified Meditation Facilitator\nsolsalutation@outlook.com \nPayments to: solsalutation@outlook.com \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-workshop-how-and-the-5-ws
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