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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION   A TRAINING PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, 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. \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\, 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 relationship satisfaction! \nAfter participating in this course\, you will be able to: \n\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.No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.            INSTRUCTORS            Sally Dwyer MSc RP- MSC Trained Teacher       Barbara Smith MS RP- MSC Trained Teacher  For more information or in order to register please call 289-808-9426 or email sallydwyer@protonmail.comTime and DatesSaturdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm March 5th – April 23th \nHalf day Retreat to be announced  \nLocation \nOnline – Zoom  \nFees   $450.00 + HST \nPartial scholarships available \nThe Cost of the course may be covered by Third-Party Medical Insurance. \n Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also offered. Check with your workplace/college \n   
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-a-training-program-3/2022-04-02
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION   A TRAINING PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, 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. \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\, 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 relationship satisfaction! \nAfter participating in this course\, you will be able to: \n\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.No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.            INSTRUCTORS            Sally Dwyer MSc RP- MSC Trained Teacher       Barbara Smith MS RP- MSC Trained Teacher  For more information or in order to register please call 289-808-9426 or email sallydwyer@protonmail.comTime and DatesSaturdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm March 5th – April 23th \nHalf day Retreat to be announced  \nLocation \nOnline – Zoom  \nFees   $450.00 + HST \nPartial scholarships available \nThe Cost of the course may be covered by Third-Party Medical Insurance. \n Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also offered. Check with your workplace/college \n   
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-a-training-program-3/2022-04-09
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION   A TRAINING PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, 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. \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\, 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 relationship satisfaction! \nAfter participating in this course\, you will be able to: \n\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.No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.            INSTRUCTORS            Sally Dwyer MSc RP- MSC Trained Teacher       Barbara Smith MS RP- MSC Trained Teacher  For more information or in order to register please call 289-808-9426 or email sallydwyer@protonmail.comTime and DatesSaturdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm March 5th – April 23th \nHalf day Retreat to be announced  \nLocation \nOnline – Zoom  \nFees   $450.00 + HST \nPartial scholarships available \nThe Cost of the course may be covered by Third-Party Medical Insurance. \n Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also offered. Check with your workplace/college \n   
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-a-training-program-3/2022-04-16
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Creativity: a Half Day Workshop with Mary Beth Druery
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will gain an experiential understanding of the connections between creative practice and mindfulness practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\nRegister Here \n\n\nMindfulness Hamilton Presents \nA half day mindfulness workshop held on Zoom \nApril 23 2021 \nMindfulness and Creativity: \nFalling awake to life through creative expression \nDescription: \nExplore your creative self and experience creativity as a mindfulness practice. Grow your ability to bring creativity and mindfulness into your daily activities. This interactive and experiential workshop offers creative practices to cultivate curiosity\, an attitude of open inquiry\, and a willingness to stay with the process without expectation. You will be guided to: \n\nTap into your inner creativity\n\n\nEngage your playful self with simple creative activities\n\n\nExperience meditation using art\n\n\nCreate your own mandala as a focus for meditation\n\n\nPractice bringing mindfulness into each part of the creative process\n\n\nExplore mindful attitudes through expressing your creative self\n\n\nGain an experiential understanding of the connections between creative practice and mindfulness practice\n\nWe’ll use a variety of media including music\, visual\, movement\, and writing in a non-judging\, respectful environment where no artistic experience or perceived skill is needed. Bring any of the following with you: paper\, pen or pencil\, and any markers\, pencil crayons\, crayons\, paints\, or pastels that you have available. \nBio \nMarybeth Leis Druery is an Expressive Arts facilitator\, visual artist\, and Spiritual Director\, offering individual or group spiritual companioning for individuals of diverse faith or non-religious backgrounds to practice mindfulness and explore meaning. She co-founded the local charity Student Open Circles in 2001\, where she facilitates weekly reflection\, mindfulness\, and creativity circles\, personal development courses\, retreats\, leadership development\, and engages McMaster University students to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. \nMarybeth received her B.Ed. at the University of Western Ontario\, is a trained Spiritual Director through the Ontario Jubilee program\, and holds an Expressive Arts Practitioner Graduate Certificate through Haliburton School of Art and Design. She is committed to working towards a world in which we value and care for each other\, while living lightly on the earth. She deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation. She loves people\, painting\, reading\, and Hamilton’s downtown and green spaces. \nwww.StudentOpenCircles.com www.MarybethLeisDruery.ca \nQuestions? mindfulnessmamilton@gmail.com \nWebsite: mindfulnesshamilton.ca \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION   A TRAINING PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) is an empirically-supported\, 8-week\, 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. \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\, 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 relationship satisfaction! \nAfter participating in this course\, you will be able to: \n\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.No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.            INSTRUCTORS            Sally Dwyer MSc RP- MSC Trained Teacher       Barbara Smith MS RP- MSC Trained Teacher  For more information or in order to register please call 289-808-9426 or email sallydwyer@protonmail.comTime and DatesSaturdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm March 5th – April 23th \nHalf day Retreat to be announced  \nLocation \nOnline – Zoom  \nFees   $450.00 + HST \nPartial scholarships available \nThe Cost of the course may be covered by Third-Party Medical Insurance. \n Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also offered. Check with your workplace/college \n   
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-a-training-program-3/2022-04-23
LOCATION:Ontario
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