Events & Classes

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.

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Courses and Workshops

Parent-Child Self-Compassion

This 6-week live-online class is for parents/caregivers and children 7-11. Each session lasts one hour and involves mindful movement, mindfulness and self-compassion mini-lessons and practices, and ends with a game. Parent/caregivers and child participate together so you both learn (and grow up) at the same time!

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Drop-In Meditation Sessions

Drop-in Session: Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional wellbeing. MSC cultivates inner strength, self-acceptance, and a wider perspective of common humanity, to promote personal growth and stronger relationships with others. Join us for an hour-long introduction to these practices. We’ll provide an overview of MSC, and guide a couple of MSC practices. No previous mindfulness experience is necessary.

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Drop-In Meditation Sessions

Drop-In Session: Cultivating Curiosity

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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Courses and Workshops

Mindful Self-Compassion

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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Courses and Workshops

Cultivating Curiosity, Connection, and Compassion

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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