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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Hamilton  presents Mindful Self Compassion: A Saturday Morning Retreat via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported program designed to cultivate self-compassion and is based on the ground     breaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Chritopher Germer. \nMindfulness opens us to the present moment. Kindness and compassion opens our hearts to suffering so that we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our inter-relatedness so that we realize that we are not alone. \nResearch has demonstrated that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, reduced anxiety\, depression and stress levels\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, as well as more satisfying personal relationships. MSC practices enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care\, and understanding. \nStudies confirm 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 more satisfying personal relationships!  And it is easier than you think. \nConsider attending this workshop if you are experiencing: \n\nirritability\nburn out or care-giver fatigue \ndifficult emotions\nrelentless inner critic\nshame and other negative emotions\njudgment towards others\ndifficulty in interpersonal relationships\nrumination\nlittle joy or appreciation in your life\nsuffering \n\nA moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”     –    Christopher Germer \nThis workshop will be an introduction to MSC and it’s origins along with introducing some of the basic MSC practices. It will be a combination of didactic and practice with time for Q&A and discussion. \n \nBarbara Smith\, MFA\, MS psych\, RP has been a registered Psychotherapist in private practice for three decades. She is retired from the Hamilton Family Health Team where she worked as a mental health counsellor. Barbara has been involved in contemplative studies for over four decades and has extensive experience in Mindfulness. She has trained in MBSR\, DRAM\, and Mindful Communication. She is a trained Mindful Self Compassion Teacher through the CMSC and was trained by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. She studied with Michael Stone and Pema Chodron and Thich Nhat Hanh. Barbara has extensive professional experience as a group leader. She presently teaches Mindful Communication and Mindful Self Compassion courses through the McMaster Program for Faculty Development and Mindful Self Compassion Hamilton \nPre registration is required \nFor tickets go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-hamilton-presents-mindful-self-compassion-a-saturday-morning-retreat-via-zoom
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SUMMARY:IMMERSON: A free on line mindfulness retreat\, 24 hrs a day for 5 days May 12-16 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Immersion? \nAn unprecedented\, worldwide meditation event that you can join any time of day in any time zone for five full days. You’ll be guided and supported by our International Unified Mindfulness coaching community and top UM teachers.  You’ll learn not only seated practice techniques\, but also dozens of ways to practice on the go and when you need it most. \nWhat’s a Drop-In Meditation Retreat? \nIt’s easy to talk yourself out of a meditation retreat – Just don’t have the time\, pressing commitments\, fear of being trapped in a faraway place with a bunch of weirdos. So\, we made it easy to talk yourself into one. A drop in retreat gives you a chance to dip your toe in and get a taste of the retreat without having to commit to the whole schedule. You just do as much as you can\, when you can. With a virtual retreat you don’t have to worry about disturbing the room. It’s a great way to see what it’s like\, or just get in a little extra sitting than you normally would. Who knows where that will take you one day? \n\nWhether you’re at a beginner\, intermediate or advanced level of your meditation practice. \nAt Any Stage – We’ve Got You Covered. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immerson-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-retreat-24-hrs-a-day-for-5-days-may-12-16-2021/2021-05-12
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion ONLINE 8-Week Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-week Compassion training course developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Their groundbreaking work has proven that 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. Self-Compassion is not only soothing\, validating\, and comforting: it is also Fierce: protecting\, providing and motivating. Natalie Sobel is a Hamilton-based social worker and Trained Teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. Julie Potiker is a San-Diego based author and Mindfulness Expert with extensive teaching training in a variety of tools and methods including of Mindful Self Compassion. Some of Julie’s printed work can be found on www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com. Co-facilitating this offering\, Julie and Natalie bring compassion\, warmth\, humour\, and safety to a program that has been taught across all the continents and helped many thousands of people. It takes on Wednesday nights for two and a half hours beginning May 12 and ending June 30. There is a half-day retreat on Sunday\, June 13. No previous meditation experience required. All classes will be held on Zoom due to Covid-19. Early bird rate is $380 before April 26. Regular cost is $430. Enrollment is limited\, so register early by emailing Natalie at natalie.msc@bell.net.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-online-8-week-training-course/2021-05-12
LOCATION:ON LINE
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SUMMARY:IMMERSON: A free on line mindfulness retreat\, 24 hrs a day for 5 days May 12-16 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Immersion? \nAn unprecedented\, worldwide meditation event that you can join any time of day in any time zone for five full days. You’ll be guided and supported by our International Unified Mindfulness coaching community and top UM teachers.  You’ll learn not only seated practice techniques\, but also dozens of ways to practice on the go and when you need it most. \nWhat’s a Drop-In Meditation Retreat? \nIt’s easy to talk yourself out of a meditation retreat – Just don’t have the time\, pressing commitments\, fear of being trapped in a faraway place with a bunch of weirdos. So\, we made it easy to talk yourself into one. A drop in retreat gives you a chance to dip your toe in and get a taste of the retreat without having to commit to the whole schedule. You just do as much as you can\, when you can. With a virtual retreat you don’t have to worry about disturbing the room. It’s a great way to see what it’s like\, or just get in a little extra sitting than you normally would. Who knows where that will take you one day? \n\nWhether you’re at a beginner\, intermediate or advanced level of your meditation practice. \nAt Any Stage – We’ve Got You Covered. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immerson-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-retreat-24-hrs-a-day-for-5-days-may-12-16-2021/2021-05-13
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:IMMERSON: A free on line mindfulness retreat\, 24 hrs a day for 5 days May 12-16 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Immersion? \nAn unprecedented\, worldwide meditation event that you can join any time of day in any time zone for five full days. You’ll be guided and supported by our International Unified Mindfulness coaching community and top UM teachers.  You’ll learn not only seated practice techniques\, but also dozens of ways to practice on the go and when you need it most. \nWhat’s a Drop-In Meditation Retreat? \nIt’s easy to talk yourself out of a meditation retreat – Just don’t have the time\, pressing commitments\, fear of being trapped in a faraway place with a bunch of weirdos. So\, we made it easy to talk yourself into one. A drop in retreat gives you a chance to dip your toe in and get a taste of the retreat without having to commit to the whole schedule. You just do as much as you can\, when you can. With a virtual retreat you don’t have to worry about disturbing the room. It’s a great way to see what it’s like\, or just get in a little extra sitting than you normally would. Who knows where that will take you one day? \n\nWhether you’re at a beginner\, intermediate or advanced level of your meditation practice. \nAt Any Stage – We’ve Got You Covered. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immerson-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-retreat-24-hrs-a-day-for-5-days-may-12-16-2021/2021-05-14
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:IMMERSON: A free on line mindfulness retreat\, 24 hrs a day for 5 days May 12-16 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Immersion? \nAn unprecedented\, worldwide meditation event that you can join any time of day in any time zone for five full days. You’ll be guided and supported by our International Unified Mindfulness coaching community and top UM teachers.  You’ll learn not only seated practice techniques\, but also dozens of ways to practice on the go and when you need it most. \nWhat’s a Drop-In Meditation Retreat? \nIt’s easy to talk yourself out of a meditation retreat – Just don’t have the time\, pressing commitments\, fear of being trapped in a faraway place with a bunch of weirdos. So\, we made it easy to talk yourself into one. A drop in retreat gives you a chance to dip your toe in and get a taste of the retreat without having to commit to the whole schedule. You just do as much as you can\, when you can. With a virtual retreat you don’t have to worry about disturbing the room. It’s a great way to see what it’s like\, or just get in a little extra sitting than you normally would. Who knows where that will take you one day? \n\nWhether you’re at a beginner\, intermediate or advanced level of your meditation practice. \nAt Any Stage – We’ve Got You Covered. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immerson-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-retreat-24-hrs-a-day-for-5-days-may-12-16-2021/2021-05-15
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SUMMARY:IMMERSON: A free on line mindfulness retreat\, 24 hrs a day for 5 days May 12-16 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Immersion? \nAn unprecedented\, worldwide meditation event that you can join any time of day in any time zone for five full days. You’ll be guided and supported by our International Unified Mindfulness coaching community and top UM teachers.  You’ll learn not only seated practice techniques\, but also dozens of ways to practice on the go and when you need it most. \nWhat’s a Drop-In Meditation Retreat? \nIt’s easy to talk yourself out of a meditation retreat – Just don’t have the time\, pressing commitments\, fear of being trapped in a faraway place with a bunch of weirdos. So\, we made it easy to talk yourself into one. A drop in retreat gives you a chance to dip your toe in and get a taste of the retreat without having to commit to the whole schedule. You just do as much as you can\, when you can. With a virtual retreat you don’t have to worry about disturbing the room. It’s a great way to see what it’s like\, or just get in a little extra sitting than you normally would. Who knows where that will take you one day? \n\nWhether you’re at a beginner\, intermediate or advanced level of your meditation practice. \nAt Any Stage – We’ve Got You Covered. 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/immerson-a-free-on-line-mindfulness-retreat-24-hrs-a-day-for-5-days-may-12-16-2021/2021-05-16
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion ONLINE 8-Week Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-week Compassion training course developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Their groundbreaking work has proven that 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. Self-Compassion is not only soothing\, validating\, and comforting: it is also Fierce: protecting\, providing and motivating. Natalie Sobel is a Hamilton-based social worker and Trained Teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. Julie Potiker is a San-Diego based author and Mindfulness Expert with extensive teaching training in a variety of tools and methods including of Mindful Self Compassion. Some of Julie’s printed work can be found on www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com. Co-facilitating this offering\, Julie and Natalie bring compassion\, warmth\, humour\, and safety to a program that has been taught across all the continents and helped many thousands of people. It takes on Wednesday nights for two and a half hours beginning May 12 and ending June 30. There is a half-day retreat on Sunday\, June 13. No previous meditation experience required. All classes will be held on Zoom due to Covid-19. Early bird rate is $380 before April 26. Regular cost is $430. Enrollment is limited\, so register early by emailing Natalie at natalie.msc@bell.net.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-online-8-week-training-course/2021-05-19
LOCATION:ON LINE
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion ONLINE 8-Week Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-week Compassion training course developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Their groundbreaking work has proven that 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. Self-Compassion is not only soothing\, validating\, and comforting: it is also Fierce: protecting\, providing and motivating. Natalie Sobel is a Hamilton-based social worker and Trained Teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. Julie Potiker is a San-Diego based author and Mindfulness Expert with extensive teaching training in a variety of tools and methods including of Mindful Self Compassion. Some of Julie’s printed work can be found on www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com. Co-facilitating this offering\, Julie and Natalie bring compassion\, warmth\, humour\, and safety to a program that has been taught across all the continents and helped many thousands of people. It takes on Wednesday nights for two and a half hours beginning May 12 and ending June 30. There is a half-day retreat on Sunday\, June 13. No previous meditation experience required. All classes will be held on Zoom due to Covid-19. Early bird rate is $380 before April 26. Regular cost is $430. Enrollment is limited\, so register early by emailing Natalie at natalie.msc@bell.net.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-online-8-week-training-course/2021-05-26
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