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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
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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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