We are committed to serving as a resource and partner in promoting the well-being of children and families through evidence-based programs, workshops and courses. Many of our workshops are six or eight weeks long, and are offered once per quarter.
Curiosity is a mindset we can work with to deepen our mindfulness and compassion, for ourselves and others. In this drop-in, learn how we can enhance our curiosity, then participate in a 30-minute guided meditation. This session will end with some time for questions and sharing.
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A scientifically-based program that enhances physical and mental well-being, as well as relationships with others. Participants will learn ways to apply awareness and self-kindness in their daily life through experiential exercises, short talks, and interactive group discussions.
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Curiosity is a skill we can cultivate to help us overcome the disconnection and division that is so common in our daily lives. In this process, we may experience a better sense of well-being and a deeper connection to our common humanity. In this 3-hour in-person retreat, we will explore our relationship to curiosity, and practice ways to enhance this quality in relationships with others.
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An informational overview and experiential introduction to the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class. We will explore such questions as: What is Mindfulness? How can I be more Mindful in my day-to-day life? What interferes with and prevents this from navigating with ease? Several experiential skills will be introduced. Hopefully, this drop-in will cultivate more curiosity and desire for the 8-week class series.
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Feeling stressed or low-key overwhelmed? In this program, we will explore fun, practical ways to manage stress, boost your happiness, and build emotional resilience. Each week, we will dive into cool activities like yoga, mindfulness practices and creative projects and you’ll learn useful hacks to find some peace when life gets chaotic. The best part? Science backs this up—these practices can help you feel less anxiety, more joy, and even improve focus at school. Join us to discover how mindfulness and self-compassion can make life a little easier and a lot more awesome!
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a scientifically supported program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. to reduce stress and increase well-being. It is thriving worldwide. Attitudes of kindness, acceptance, and patience provide a foundation for the practices of sustained focus, self-regulation, and self-exploration. A greater sense of balance, choice, and freedom is cultivated.
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Join us to learn about Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), an empirically-supported 8-week course that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance one’s capacity for emotional wellbeing. No experience necessary!
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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), an empirically-supported 8-week course, combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. MSC practices strengthen our ability to meet life’s difficulties with more wisdom, kindness, and spaciousness, allowing us to relate wholeheartedly to others and be more authentically ourselves.
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