• Establishing and maintaining a daily practice, supported by retreats and courses.
• Understanding basic mindfulness concepts, including the wide range of potential practices.
• Experience leading guided meditations.
• Creating positive group norms that support practice.
• Current research on mindfulness, including rare negative side effects.
• More extensive teacher training programs that offer credentialing.
• Upcoming classes and retreats.

The class will be informal and interactive, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and shared learning. Twelve Social Work Continuing Education credits available.

Schedule:
Saturdays, October 3 – November 7, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Zoom

Teacher:  Libby Robinson,  Ph.D., MSW, MPH, Certified MBSR teacher, taught over 60 MBSR classes, as well as classes on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the Bhramavijaras; organized and co-led day-long retreats; provided presentations to non-profit service organizations and companies. Practiced Vipassana (Buddhist mindfulness) since 1979; have attended 28 one-week silent retreats. Member: Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) and: Open Mindfulness Meditation (OMM).

For more information or to register, email Libby or visit Libby’s website.

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A complimentary Introduction to Mindfulness and MBSR is offered prior to the 8-week class, which includes concepts, principles, and some basic practices. It is required before the MBSR 8-Week course; exceptions are possible with prior experience and/or the teacher’s approval.

Schedule: Complimentary Orientation,  Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
MBSR 8-Week Classes:  Wednesdays, September 30 – November 18, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
All-Day Class:  Sunday, November 1, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm ET

Teachers: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CPA. MBSR teacher trained through Brown University, Certified Mindfulness Instructor from AIHCP, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), Board Member of  the Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.
Erin Davis-Bork, MPH. MBSR Teacher trained through Brown University.

All classes and the retreat will be online. This series qualifies for 20 CE credits for social workers pending approval. Classes approved by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules). For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.

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The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week series is an evidence-based training program developed by leading researchers Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. It is designed to help people reduce self-criticism and harsh inner dialogue, increase emotional resilience during stress, and help regulate difficult emotions. Learn more.

Teacher: Paulette Grotrian, M.A., USCD Certified MSC Teacher. Trained with renowned Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer; MBSR Teacher, Trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Colleagues; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness; Founding Member, Open Mindfulness Meditation.

Teacher: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CYT-200, MBSR Teacher. Trained through Brown University Mindfulness Center; MSC Teacher in Training; Certified Mindfulness Instructor; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.

Register for the complimentary Orientation to learn more about the MSC 8-Week series, or register for both the orientation and the 8-Week series. “Pay what you can” pricing. This series qualifies for 20 CE credits for social workers. Classes approved by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules).

For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.

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Students will get support for establishing a daily meditation practice that’s appropriate for them (or taking it to the next level, if they have one already); building mindfulness skills through everyday activities, and loosening the grip of habitual patterns that block the natural capacity for love.

Every class will include instruction, a guided practice exercise, student check-in, and Q/A.

Some prior experience with mindfulness is helpful, but not required. Ages 17 and up.

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Each student will get personalized support for developing a daily meditation practice that’s appropriate for them (or fine-tuning it, if they have one already); cultivating mindfulness skills through everyday activities; and deepening connection with family members. Every class will include instruction, a guided practice exercise, student check-in, and Q/A.

Some prior experience with mindfulness is helpful, but not required. Ages 17 and up.

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The course includes a workbook and audio recordings of guided practices and meditations. To learn more, please visit www.presencecareproject.com and  www.alzheimers.med.umich.edu/wellness-initiative/.

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