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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion - Centre for People Development
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8 week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It fosters emotional strength and resilience\, allowing one to admit to ones shortcomings\, motivating oneself with kindness\, forgiving oneself as needed\, relating wholeheartedly to others\, and being oneself more authentically. \nSESSIONS:\nDate: 07-02-2018 \nDate: 07-03-2018 \nDate: 14-02-2018 \nDate: 17-01-2018 \nDate: 21-02-2018 \nDate: 24-01-2018 \nDate: 24-02-2018 \nDate: 28-02-2018 \nDate: 31-01-2018 \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nLEADS Domain: Lead Self \nLearning Hours: 23 \nCost (HHS Staff and Physicians): $200.00 \nCost (non-HHS): $450.00 \nDate: Every Wednesday\, January 17\, 2018 to March 7\, 2018; \nTime: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: St. Peter’s Auditorium \n**Half Day Retreat Saturday March 3\, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM – St Peter’s Auditorium**  \nFaculty Team: \nAndrea Frolic\, Director\, Office of Clinical & Organizational Ethics\, Hamilton Health Sciences; Asst. Clin. Prof.\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University \nDiana Tikasz MSW\, RSW\, Coordinator of Mindfulness\, Compassion and Resilience Programs at Hamilton Health Sciences\, Clinical Specialist with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nThere are no pre-requisite requirements for this course. \nCourse Description: \nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8 week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion.  Based on research by Dr. Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding.  Rapidly growing research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, decreased anxiety\, less depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits\, and satisfying personal relationships.  Self-compassion can be learned by anyone.  It fosters emotional strength and resilience\, allowing one to admit to one’s shortcomings\, motivating oneself with kindness\, forgiving oneself as needed\, relating wholeheartedly to others\, and being oneself more authentically. \nLEARNING OUTCOMES:\nAt the end of this course you will be able to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate oneself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savouring and self-appreciation\n\nSPECIAL COURSE FEATURES:\nThis course includes a half-day mindfulness silent retreat (Saturday February 24\, 2018 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM) focusing on self-compassion skills. \nThis is a pilot project so participant feedback is crucial to the further development of this curriculum. Participants will be asked to complete an evaluation after each session and participate in a focus group following the completion of the program.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-centre-for-people-development
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8 week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion.  Based on research by Dr. Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding.  Rapidly growing research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, decreased anxiety\, less depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits\, and satisfying personal relationships.  Self-compassion can be learned by anyone.  It fosters emotional strength and resilience\, allowing one to admit to one’s shortcomings\, motivating oneself with kindness\, forgiving oneself as needed\, relating wholeheartedly to others\, and being oneself more authentically. \nOutcomes:\nAt the end of this course participants will be able to: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate oneself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\nManage caregiver fatigue\nPractice the art of savouring and self-appreciation\n\nSpecial Course Features:\nThis course includes a half-day mindfulness silent retreat (March 4\, 2017 8:30 am to 1:00 pm) focusing on self-compassion skills. \nFacilitators: \nAndrea Frolic\, Director\, Office of Clinical & Organizational Ethics\, Hamilton Health Sciences; Asst. Clin. Prof.\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University \nDiana Tikasz MSW\, RSW\, Coordinator of Mindfulness\, Compassion and Resilience Programs at Hamilton Health Sciences\, Clinical Specialist with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-2
LOCATION:TBA Hamilton/Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161118T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161118T163000
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SUMMARY:Awakening Your Creative Power  1-Day Course
DESCRIPTION:This course provides participants with a fun\, low-pressure environment to foster mindfulness and self-awareness\, enhance resilience and spark creativity. \nResearch has shown that engaging in creative and artistic practices has positive effects on emotional well-being\, personal resilience\, compassion and innovation. \nBring more creativity to your work and life by joining us for a day of laughter\, exuberance and exploration through immersion in creative practices\, facilitated by local professional artists. \nTHIS COURSE WILL EQUIP YOU TO: \n\nRecognize your own creative potential and ways to enhance creative engagement personally and professionally\nEnhance interpersonal relationships through intention\, observation\, voice and presence\nConnect more compassionately with self\, colleagues and patients/families\nCope with stress through the power of play\n\nPast participants highly recommend this workshop: \n\n“It’s an essential opportunity for personal and professional development that helps develop the team and enhance patient- centered care”\n5/5 STARS!!!\n\nHOW MUCH IS IT?\nHHS Staff and Physicians: $75 \nNon HHS: $150 (Must work in health care or social services) \nADDITIONAL INFO\nCourse material included. \nBring your own lunch\nor purchase from the cafeteria \nHOW TO REGISTER: REGISTER NOW! \nFor more information please contact/visit\nCentreforPeopleDevel@hhsc.ca|  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/awakening-your-creative-power-1-day-course
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
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SUMMARY:Awakening Your Creative Power: A workshop on creativity\, compassion and play
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that engaging in creative and artistic practices has positive effects on emotional well-being\, personal resilience\, compassion and innovation. In this full-day intensive course\, participants will be immersed in creative practices\, facilitated by local professional artists in a fun\, low-pressure environment. \nThe artists will guide you through a range of interactive and reflective activities designed to foster mindfulness and self-awareness\, enhance resilience\, spark creativity and deepen insight. This curriculum has been designed to encourage a sense of play and exploration; guaranteed to induce laughter and exuberance\, and to help you bring more creativity to your work and life! \nEach session will involve a variety of creative exercises including movement.  Please wear comfortable\, loose fitting clothing. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the end of this course participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize your own creative potential and ways to enhance creative engagement personally and professionally\nEnhance interpersonal relationships through intention\, observation\, voice and presence\nConnect more compassionately with self\, colleagues and patients/families\nCope with stress through the power of play
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/awakening-your-creative-power-a-workshop-on-creativity-compassion-and-play
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
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SUMMARY:FINDING CLARITY AND BALANCE IN WORK AND LIFE: MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL – 3 DAY INTENSIVE COURSE
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a way of meeting life’s challenges with greater calm and wisdom by practicing reflection and paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. This course is designed to promote personal wellness and professional resiliency through mindfulness practices.  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based practice; hundreds of peer reviewed articles have demonstrated that MBSR can significantly improve stress management\, increase compassion for self and others\, and enhance physical and emotional well-being.  MBSR helps people to gain greater awareness of the influences that affect their well being and learn to find balance and peace of mind in an often chaotic world. \nAnna Taneburgo \nAndrea Frolic \nCost HHS Staff and Physicians: $150
Cost Non- HHS Staff (must work in health care): $400
 \nWednesdays April 6 2016\, May 4 2016\, June 1 2016; 8:30am-4:30pm\, St. Peter’s Auditorium \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/finding-clarity-and-balance-in-work-and-life-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-for-healthcare-personnel-3-day-intensive-course
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Auditorium\, 88 Maplewood Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1W9 \, Canada
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