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SUMMARY:Transforming Anxiety with Mindfulness: an Evening Workshop with Erika Casperson Nov 17
DESCRIPTION:How we can use mindfulness and meditation practices to find balance\, calm and strength \nIn this workshop you will learn about why human beings are naturally so anxious. There is almost no one who has not experienced stress and anxiety before or during this covid-19 pandemic.   \nYou will learn how regular simple mindfulness exercises can help you access internal resources and restore emotional equilibrium and resilience at this stressful time and beyond.  \nThe evening will include some theory\, practical mindfulness exercises and techniques\, questions & discussion\, reflection and teaching around what arises for participants during the session.  \nThis workshop will be suitable for participants with all levels of experience with mindfulness. \nAbout the Presenter \n \nErika is passionate about helping others discover their own capacity for healing\, resilience and well-being. She is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher in awareness and compassion based practices have received training from her teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Erika is also a Unified Mindfulness Level 2 Coach. She is a Registered Kinesiologist\, Certified Exercise Physiologist and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) specializing in spiritual psychotherapy. Erika has recently embarked upon her Master’s Degree in Consciousness\, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. \nQuestions? MindfulnessHamilton@gmail.com \nTickets; Go to Event Brite
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/transforming-anxiety-with-mindfulness-an-evening-workshop-with-erika-casperson-nov-17
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain and the Role of Mindfulness with Amy Hondronicols: An Evening Workshop with Amy Hondronicals Oct 5 2021
DESCRIPTION:This will be an interactive workshop with a number of mindfulness practices and time for Q&A \nAmy will define chronic pain and mindfulness\, from the context of her approach to practice of physiotherapy.   \nShe will discuss:  \n\nThe existence of pain with and without damage\, the example of phantom limb pain\, and how the context affects pain perception.\nNeuroplasticity and how is that related to mindfulness. She will discuss brain maps\, how they are affected by pain and injury\, use\, and mindfulness.\nThe stress response in pain and the acute and long-term changes that can happen. \n\n\nThe connection between thoughts\, emotions and pain \nMindful strategies to help cope with chronic pain: movement\, graduated challenges\, breathing practices\, progressive muscle relaxation\, positive self-talk\, and education \n\n  \nAmy is a physiotherapist working in a public setting. She encounters people dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis\, and this has shaped her practice to be aware of the factors that affect pain in every interaction. She thinks that mindfulness plays a key role in how physiotherapy can help people move better\, and cope with pain. In particular\, she is interested in how mindful movement can power change in the nervous system. Some of her favourite ways to move are sailing on the Bay or biking through Hamilton! 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/chronic-pain-and-the-role-of-mindfulness-with-amy-hondronicols-an-evening-workshop-with-amy-hondronicals
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness in Sleep and Dreams with Jivasu:  a half day workshop Saturday Sept. 18 2021
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sept 18\, 2021 9:00 – 12:00 By Zoom \nDreams and sleep play an important role in healing\, \ creativity\, and spiritual growth. They are part of our subconscious and protect the brain in many ways\, including reducing information overload\, removing toxic energy of trauma through nightmares\, informing about repressed emotions and desires\, helping us to learn\, and accessing our creativity. Many great inventions\, including the discovery of DNA structure occurred in a dream. \nWe can train ourselves to meditate in dreams to experience higher levels of consciousness.  In Tibetan Buddhism\, a full yoga of dreams and sleep was created for this purpose. In Indian tradition\, the dream state is described as a distinct state of consciousness. In many ancient healing traditions\, dream diagnosis is used to assess the state of a person’s health. \nThis retreat is suitable for beginners\, intermediate\, or advanced meditators. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn about the science\, psychology\, and spirituality of sleep and dreams. You will practice techniques to remember and interpret dreams for healing\, creativity\, and spiritual growth. The workshop will include talk\, question and answer sessions\, and the practice of breathing exercises and meditation. \nJivasu is a physician\, spiritual teacher and the founder of the Natural Spirituality movement. Natural Spirituality is to unlock the powers of the Natural Self. It is grounded in science and the body. He has also studied mind-body medicine at Harvard. He teaches Natural Spirituality\, Nada Yoga (Yoga of sacred chants and music)\, Kundalini Yoga and Mind-Body Medicine all over the world. \nTo register go to Event Brite \nQuestions?mindfulnesshamilton@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-in-sleep-and-dreams-with-jivasu-a-half-day-workshop-saturday-sept-18-2021
LOCATION:Zoom
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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:Mindfulness\, Stress Reduction\, and Resilience; An Evening Workshop with Anju Joshi
DESCRIPTION:Extensive research has revealed that practicing mindfulness can help to reduce anxiety and stress and increase resilience. In this session\, we will explore how mindfulness can help you become more resilient and experience more contentment and peace in your daily life. \n \nThis workshop includes: \n\nA variety of approaches to practicing mindfulness\nGentle breath awareness techniques\nMindful movement\n\nThere will Q&A and opportunity for discussion. \nAbout the Presenter\nAnju is a retired gerontologist from McMaster University’s Department of Health\, Aging and Society.      She has been practicing yoga and meditation for      twenty years and is a trained and experienced      yoga and meditation teacher. \nFor tickets please go to Event Brite 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-and-resilience-an-evening-workshop-with-anju-joshi
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Dr. Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \n \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It is a courageous attitude that stands up to harm– including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allows us to admit and accept our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, less depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and more satisfying personal relationships. And it is easier than you think! \nTaught by MSC Trained Teachers\, Mary Linda Burgess and Natalie Sobel. For more information\, see email and website below.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-online-course-begins-mondays-feb-1-2021-2-2021-02-08/2021-03-29
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Sobel":MAILTO:natalie.msc@bell.net
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based\, 8-week\, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Dr. Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \n \nSelf-compassion can be learned by anyone\, even those who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It is a courageous attitude that stands up to harm– including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism\, self-isolation\, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience\, allows us to admit and accept our shortcomings\, motivate ourselves with kindness\, forgive ourselves when needed\, relate wholeheartedly to others\, and be more authentically ourselves. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being\, less anxiety\, less depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and more satisfying personal relationships. And it is easier than you think! \nTaught by MSC Trained Teachers\, Mary Linda Burgess and Natalie Sobel. For more information\, see email and website below. \nNote: there will not be a class on Family Day Feb 15 2021.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-8-week-online-course-begins-mondays-feb-1-2021-2-2021-03-01/2021-03-29
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Sobel":MAILTO:natalie.msc@bell.net
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Chronic Pain with Dr. Eleni Hapidou: An evening workshop on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of chronic pain\, including what it is\, how it works\, and the role of neuroplasticity     . \nParticipants will then explore how mindfulness practices can play an important role in helping people who suffer with chronic pain\, both theoretically and experientially. \nThere will be opportunities to move and stretch\, and a mid-workshop bio break. \nParticipants will be provided with  on line resources to support your ongoing personal mindfulness practice and management of chronic pain     . \n \nAbout the Presenter\nEleni Hapidou\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych.\, is a clinical\, health and rehabilitation psychologist practicing for the better part of 30 years. She works at the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic\, Hamilton Health Sciences\, where she also conducts research\, and teaches at McMaster University.  Eleni is also a Yoga Teacher trained in the Sivananda and Satyananda lineage. She has trained with various teachers over the years that include Yogis\, Rishis\, Swamis some of whom hold MDs and PhDs and has participated in many retreats on Yoga and Meditation in Canada\, the Bahamas\, and India. \nEleni      has been teaching Yoga and Meditation to her patients with chronic pain\, depression\, anxiety and PTSD.  She has conducted thousands of meditation sessions over the years and has also recorded her own CDs of guided meditations.  She has extensive experience in Mindfulness techniques. \nFor further information and tickets go to Event Brite \n 
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindfulness-and-chronic-pain-with-dr-eleni-hapidou-an-evening-workshop-on-zoom
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Mindful Self Compassion with Barb Smith: a free evening workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported program designed to cultivate self-compassion and is based on the groundbreaking 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\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise and 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 lots of time for discussion. \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
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/an-introduction-to-mindful-self-compassion-with-barb-smith-a-free-evening-workshop
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Burgess":MAILTO:dicroce@mcmaster.ca
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self Compassion Hamilton 6 week on-line course
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self Compassion 6 week on-line course;                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesdays Oct 7 to Nov 11\, 2020 6:00 pm to 7:30pm                                                                                                                                                                                                TO REGISTER: e-mail Natalie Sobel at: natalie.msc@bell.net                                                                                                                                                                                      TEACHERS: Natalie Sobel and Mary Linda Burgess are both trained MSC teachers and trained on-line MSC teachers;\nREGISTRATION FEE: Special registration rate for this course in response to impacts of covid pandemic: $150 (saving of $325) Registration will close on Sept 30\, 2020.\nThis course is enrollment dependent. We recommend early registration. Space is limited.\nDiscount for returning Graduates of MSCH courses.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      See website for more details: www.mindfulselfcompassionhamilton.ca
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-hamilton-6-week-on-line-course/2020-11-11
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