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SUMMARY:Love\, Compassion & Wisdom in a Dangerous Time May 2-9 Niagara Falls Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we return to Mount Carmel for a weeklong Silent retreat with this incredible tear: Meg Salter\, Ralph Andradez and Erin McCarthy. An Opportunity to go offline and we well supported in community through Meditation teachings\, coaching and strategies to help us ride the waves – particularly in difficult times. \n \nIn an increasingly turbulent world\, taking the time to re-group\, re-set\, and develop our core capacities for attention from the mind and intention from the heart is more important than ever \nJoin our community to cultivate practices that foster loving connection\, discerning wosdom\, and engaged compassion. \nLed by an incredible team—Meg Salter\, Ralph Andradez\, and Erin McCarthy—this retreat offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner peace. \nThis is a self-directed retreat\, with lots of opportunities for practice\, group teachings\, private coaching and free time. Our team will offer expert guidance in meditation techniques and strategies designed to help you manage the ups and downs of being human\, especially in challenging times. \nMount Carmel is the perfect\, supportive environment for exploring practice and taking time for quiet and rest. Enjoy cozy\, private accommodations\, nourishing buffet-style vegetarian meals\, and a community of wonderful\, like-minded individuals. \nDaily gentle yoga and crystal bowl sound meditation. \nFor more Information and to register go to SEEDS website HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/love-compassion-wisdom-in-a-dangerous-time-may-2-9-niagara-falls-ontario
LOCATION:Monastery of Mount Carmel\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, 7020 Stanley Avenue\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Putman Family YWCA Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule. Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/__trashed-2/2025-05-03
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-05-06
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Building our Resiliency During Uncertain Times: A Free Community Wellness Webinar with Professor Carla LaBella
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of mental health week\, the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton is hosting a community wellness session. \nToday\, many of us are facing challenging circumstances and uncertainty\, not only in our personal lives\, but in our global community as well. \nHow do we better navigate the edgy thoughts and emotions that often accompany these experiences? \nDrawing on wisdom from various disciplines\, including Positive Psychology\, we will explore a variety of topics including mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and talking back to our mind chatter. \nPlease join us for this interactive and experiential session where you will both learn and practice these strategies and build your resiliency toolbox. \nWhen:  Thursday\, May 8th\, 2025 \nWhere:  Virtual (Eventbrite) \nTime:  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nCost:  FREE \nCarla LaBella is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff\, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College\, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH)\, the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS)\, and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo\, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University\, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center\, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book\, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information\, visit carlalabella.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/building-our-resiliency-during-uncertain-times-a-free-community-wellness-webinar-with-professor-carla-labella
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Putman Family YWCA Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule. Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/__trashed-2/2025-05-10
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Mondays at the First unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in classes are offered every second and fourth Monday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30pm. They include mindful movements\, meditations and discussion. \nThe First Unitarian Church is located at 170 Dundurn St. S. There is plenty of parking. Chairs are provided. If you prefer to sit on the floor\, bring your own mat and cushion. Please arrive a few minutes early as the classes start promptly at 2:30pm. \nThe sessions are led by Melanie Schwindt melanieschwindt.com. Melanie is a certified mindfulness instructor and Meditation Inquiry coach who has extensive training and experience. She contributes regularly to the free meditation sessions offered by Mindfulness Hamilton at the Central Library and the Ottawa St YWCA from September to June.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-mondays-at-the-first-unitarian-church/2025-05-12
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 4K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
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CREATED:20241126T111230Z
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-05-13
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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SUMMARY:Mind Trails: 90 minute hikes with a mindfulness hiking group.  May 19 June 2 June 16 June 30  3:30 - 5 PM
DESCRIPTION:Mind Trails is a mindfulness hiking group held bi-weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays at 3pm\, with a variety of beginner friendly to intermediate hikes. The hiking group is led by Katrina Lefebvre\, a BA Psychology graduate from McMaster University\, who has also attained First Aid training and her Hike Lead certificate. Hikes are free (except for parking fees) and held within the Hamilton/Dundas community. Waivers must be signed before attending. To sign up\, search @MindTrailsProject on Instagram and Facebook and click the Google form link in the bio. The link will take you to a Google form version of our waiver! After signing up\, prepare for your hike by packing your own water\, food\, and gear you might need. Hikes have a 10-minute grace period – hike lead will wait for 10 minutes at the trail entrance before beginning the hike. Feel free to catch up to the group if you do arrive late! It should be noted that the end times of hikes are not set in stone\, and some trails are out-and-back\, meaning that it will take additional time to head back to the starting point. \nHike Dates:  \nMAY 19: Princess Point/Cootes Paradise loop\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-4:45pm \nJUNE 2: Battlefield Monument to Devil’s Punchbowl\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nJUNE 16: Borer’s Falls Trail\, 4.1km\, 3:30pm-4:30pm (moderately difficult) \nJUNE 30: Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls\, 3.5 km\, 3:30pm-5:00pm \nSIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L3K9gM8XNthnHYVMf5lDGfIFIRX2EWKGc-BTiyeYf-8/edit \nSOCIALS:  \nFB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575182323900&sk=about  \nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindtrailsproject?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPK1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFua2hXaWlFSmxFY09kSzd2AR4Z4vswOnufB9A78-NIhSD99PMTcFaSNN6vhJgP_RWYMb_d4qQRMOhiumhR8g_aem_hf6I44nRpbEccBUHr4Oyng
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mind-trails-90-minute-hikes-with-a-mindfulness-hiking-group-may-19-june-2-june-16-june-30-330-5-pm/2025-05-19
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-05-20
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T073325
CREATED:20241126T101708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T182849Z
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SUMMARY:The Putman Family YWCA Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule. Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/__trashed-2/2025-05-24
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T150000
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SUMMARY:Sherwood Library Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Sherwood Library. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/sherwood-library-free-meditations/2025-05-26
LOCATION:Sherwood Library (467 Upper Ottawa)\, 467 Upper Ottawa Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8T 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T153000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Mondays at the First unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in classes are offered every second and fourth Monday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30pm. They include mindful movements\, meditations and discussion. \nThe First Unitarian Church is located at 170 Dundurn St. S. There is plenty of parking. Chairs are provided. If you prefer to sit on the floor\, bring your own mat and cushion. Please arrive a few minutes early as the classes start promptly at 2:30pm. \nThe sessions are led by Melanie Schwindt melanieschwindt.com. Melanie is a certified mindfulness instructor and Meditation Inquiry coach who has extensive training and experience. She contributes regularly to the free meditation sessions offered by Mindfulness Hamilton at the Central Library and the Ottawa St YWCA from September to June.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-mondays-at-the-first-unitarian-church/2025-05-26
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Hamilton\, 170 Dundurn St. S.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 4K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T073325
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SUMMARY:Free Mindfulness Meditation at the Hamilton Central Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Central Library in downtown Hamilton. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nNo registration is required. Simply drop in and enjoy.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/free-mindfulness-meditation-at-the-hamilton-central-library/2025-05-27
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T073325
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Presence & Self-Compassion for Therapists’ Self-Care with Dr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych
DESCRIPTION:A MINDFULNESS TORONTO PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING\n\nPlease join Dr. Shari Geller for a talk on therapeutic presence (TP)\, self-compassion\, and self-care for therapists. Offering compassionate care\, sustained attention\, and psychotherapy\, without a balance of compassion and care for self\, can lead to burn-out and exhaustion. \nThis talk will explore the relationship of mindful self-compassion (Neff and Germer\, 2018) and therapeutic presence (Geller\, 2017; Geller & Greenberg\, 2012\, 2023)\, with a particular focus on effective therapeutic relationships and therapist well-being. Since presence and self-compassion need to be directly experienced to be understood\, this will include a brief introduction to the topic and experiential practice. \nTherapeutic presence is a way of being that optimises the doing and techniques of therapy and for clinical relationships. TP provides clients with a sense of safety\, allowing them to be seen\, heard\, understood\, and “feel felt\,” while also strengthening the therapeutic alliance. TP also invites clinicians to work on their own balance of presence and compassion with self and clients\, ensuring they remain centred and effective. \nSelf-compassion is a key resource in maintaining clinicians’ presence and working with the barriers to presence. SC involves meeting our emotions and difficult experience with mindfulness\, common humanity\, kindness\, and warmth. Research shows that self- compassion is also strongly associated with emotional well-being\, healthy habits\, and more fulfilling relationships. \nTherapeutic presence and self-compassion are key underlying factors in effective therapeutic relationships and are intimately related to one another. Self-compassion allows clinicians to return to presence when they are challenged by difficult emotions or stress. Together\, therapeutic presence and self-compassion are powerful resources for counsellors to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work and\nto prevent caregiver fatigue and burn-out. \nDr. Shari Geller is an author\, clinical psychologist\, and certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher\, offering training modules in therapeutic presence internationally as part of a longer-term vision of having presence be a foundational training across psychotherapy approaches. Shari co-authored the book\, Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships – 2 nd  Edition (2022) with Dr. Leslie Greenberg. Shari’s book: A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017)\, offers hands on tools and guidance for cultivating and strengthening presence in therapy. Shari is a co-editor on a new book: Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion (2025). \nShari is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health\, in Toronto\, where she offers training\, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion modalities for individuals and couples. She is a therapist\, supervisor\, and trainer in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Shari serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto\, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is a co-developer and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program and is Membership and Networking Committee Chair for the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT). Shari enjoys playing the HandPan and djembe and founded the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™). Her love of nature and her dogs\, along with her 35-year personal meditation practice help to keep her present in the moment. \nFor more about Shari click on:  https://www.sharigeller.ca/ or  https://www.cmbh.ca/ \nFor more information about Mindfulness Toronto go to: https://mindfulnesstoronto.net/ \nLive Online Via Zoom: Register on Eventbrite by clicking the Website: Link Below
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/cultivating-presence-self-compassion-for-therapists-self-care-with-dr-shari-geller-ph-d-c-psych
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
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SUMMARY:The Putman Family YWCA Free Meditations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend a peaceful hour meditating with others at the Putman Family YWCA. The sessions will be led by experienced facilitators\, giving you exposure to different approaches to mindfulness meditation from mostly guided to mostly silent. The meditation period is 30-45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions and discussion. \nPlease bring a mat and cushion if you have them. We will also have chairs and some mats on hand. \nStreet parking is available and you may also use the parking lot at the Crown Point Community Church north of the Y. \nNo matter your level of experience with mindful meditation\, you will benefit from this hour break from everyday life. \nYou are welcome to decide to come at the last minute. However we ask that you register in advance if possible so that we can notify you if there are any changes in the schedule. Registering will also put you on a list to be notified of other meditation opportunities we are planning for the future. To register in advance go to EVENT BRITE
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/__trashed-2/2025-05-31
LOCATION:YWCA – 52 Ottawa Street North\, 52 Ottawa Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 3Y7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Hamilton Events
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