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SUMMARY:Special Offering for Psychology Month:  Let’s Sleep!  A 2-Hour "Pay What You Can" Workshop to Improve Your Health\, Mood\, and Mind with Better Sleep WOLFVILLE\, NS Location
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner\, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Teacher\nSay goodbye to restless nights and hello to rejuvenated mornings!\nJoin our transformative two-hour workshop designed to help you unlock the secrets to better sleep. Led by psychologist and wellness expert\, Jacqueline Milner\, you will learn practical strategies and techniques to overcome insomnia\, reduce stress\, and achieve restorative sleep. Getting enough good quality sleep is essential for overall well-being. Sleep affects both our mental and physical health. It is the foundation on which we have the energy to engage in other healthy thoughts and behaviours and show up fully in our lives. Good sleep promotes productivity\, efficiency\, mental clarity\, and overall contentment. Getting too little makes us vulnerable to experiencing more stress\, illness\, and poor mental health. \nThis workshop will include an optional 20 minute Yoga Nidra\, a guided meditation to promote a state of deep relaxation for the body and mind. \nRegistration\nFee: Pay What You Can! All proceeds will be donated to L’Arche Homefires\, a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities and promoting community.  Any donations will be collected on site. \nRegistration is required as space is limited.  Reserve your spot today buy clicking “Tickets” below.  Any donations are greatly appreciated and will be collected on site. \nIf you have difficulty registering online or need assistance\, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com or call 902-499-0089.
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/lets-sleep-sleep-better-to-live-better-2-hour-in-person-workshop-wolfville-ns-location/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - 8-Week Program DARTMOUTH LOCATION
DESCRIPTION:An 8-week program to help you manage stress and promote long-term wellness. \nFacilitated by: Andrea Ennis (she/her)\, Registered Psychologist & MBSR Teacher\, Dartmouth Psychological Services \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the original mindfulness-based program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn\, clinically proven to help people cope with chronic pain\, physical and mental illnesses\, and the stress of daily life. In this 8-week in-person group program\, you will learn a combination of mindfulness\, cognitive behavioural\, and self-regulation skills to cultivate a different relationship with your body and mind that will help you live with more self-awareness\, balance\, and choice in response rather than a reaction to stress. \nWhat to expect\nWeek 1: Orientation + Session 1\nAn overview of the program and an introduction to mindfulness practice will be provided.  Before this session\, a mandatory phone interview (10-15 minutes) for those new to the Centre or Facilitator will be arranged to review eligibility and ensure the program will be beneficial for you. The duration of this first session is approximately 3 hours with participation being mandatory for continued participation in the program. \nWeek 2-8: Sessions 2-8\nParticipants will meet as a group with a facilitator(s) once a week for 7 more weeks. Each session is approximately 2.5 hours long and is organized around a theme that is explored through short talks\, experiential exercises\, group inquiry and mindfulness meditation practices. Digital materials to reinforce session themes and support home practice are provided. Commitment to attendance and home practice is an essential component for participation in and effectiveness of the program.  \nDay of Silent Retreat\nIn addition to these sessions\, there will be one full-day mindfulness silent retreat held on February 15th\, 2025\, between weeks 5 and 7. Although this is not mandatory\, it is highly recommended to attend. \n\n\n\nIs this program for me?\nThis program is designed for anyone interested in learning strategies designed to help manage stress and promote long-term wellness. Meditation experience is not required. This program is also for professionals who wish to begin integrating mindfulness-based skills and principles into their work or as the first step in pursuing further teacher training in MBSR as this group fulfills the prerequisite for becoming an MBSR teacher. Meditation experience is not required. \n* Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nTo make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone\, payment plans are available for those who require them. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \n\nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration \nEnrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location\, 45 Alderney Drive\, Suite 1050A\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Basics Full Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get resourced for the winter! Come rest and explore how mindfulness practice can increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.\nFacilitated by: Jacqueline Milner\, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Tom Wigan\, MBSR Certified Trained Teacher \nThis full-day intensive is an adaptation of the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program which introduces you to the core skills\, practices\, and principles of mindfulness and provides you with an opportunity to incorporate mindfulness into your life right now in a way that is both impactful and beneficial to you.  A variety of practices will be offered to assist you in discovering what works for you and ways to begin to establish your own personal practice. \nThe program is aimed at helping you:\n\nWork more effectively with stress\, pain\, and illness as well as the challenges of life.\nCope with anxiety\, depression\, feelings of being out of balance and/or overwhelm.\nRespond rather than react to difficulties and challenging emotions.\nCultivate a sense of well-being and confidence.\n\nWhat to expect\nParticipants will meet in person as a group.  The activities of the Mindfulness Basics intensive will include short talks\, experiential exercises\, meditation\, mindful movement and group discussions. \nDaily Schedule\n\n9:15 – 9:30 am: Sign-In\n9:30 – 12:30: Morning Session (with a 10-minute break)\n12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch Break\n1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break)\n\nIs this for me?\nThis group is open to anyone who is time-limited and still would like an opportunity to experience the transformational skills of mindfulness within an immersive\, retreat experience. This intensive retreat is also for health professionals who wish to begin integrating the core skills and principles of mindfulness into their work and/or are in much need of an opportunity to simply care for themselves. \nPlease keep in mind that this one (1) day program is a more “intense” and immersive experience than a MBSR program offered over several weeks.  Deep listening to one’s needs and responding with self-care throughout the day is encouraged. \nAlthough therapeutic\, our group programs are not a substitute for individual mental health therapy. \nMindfulness teachers are committed to helping participants feel safe and supported during the course. However\, participants agree at the outset that they will take primary responsibility for their emotional well-being. If you are unsure\, please get in touch with Breathe Mindfulness Centre for further discussion of the best fit for your circumstances. \nMeditation experience is not required. \n** Privately offered therapeutic programs/groups are not covered under MSI. However\, most private health insurance covers the cost of group programs. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nEnrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. If you have difficulty registering online\, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindfulness-basics-full-day-intensive-therapeutic-retreat/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion - DARTMOUTH IN-PERSON Short Course (6 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Address your inner critic and begin to experience a kinder\, more supportive relationship with yourself.\nFacilitated by:  Jacqueline Milner\, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher. \nThis short course is an adaptation of the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program designed to begin cultivating the skills of self-compassion for those who are time limited. Research shows that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional well-being\, lessens anxiety and depression\, boosts resilience and happiness\, leads to more satisfying relationships and can even help maintain healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating and exercise. \nCourse themes include: \n\nPracticing self-compassion / Self-compassion and mindfulness practices for daily life and moments of stress.\nDiscovering your compassionate voice / Motivation with compassion\nSelf-compassion and resilience / Working with difficult emotions\nAddressing burnout / A practice for compassion\nLiving deeply / Journaling to reconnect with your values.\n\nWhat to expect \nIn the MSC program\, participants will meet as a group with a teacher(s) for 1.5 hours once a week for 6 weeks. Participants will learn and apply the three key components of self-compassion using meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. Participants will be provided materials (digital handouts and audio) to support what they are learning in the weekly sessions and for use during home practice. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program with mindfulness as the foundation of self-compassion. The intention of the MSC program is to provide a safe and supportive environment for exploring how we typically respond when difficult emotions arise and to provide tools for becoming warm and supportive companions to ourselves. Please keep in mind that although self-compassion can be very therapeutic\, it is different from conventional group or individual therapy whereby the emphasis of the program is on utilizing resources of self-compassion and mindfulness through a process of self-discovery. \nIs this program for me? \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is necessary to attend MSC. This program is designed for anyone who is time-limited and wishes to integrate and cultivate greater self-compassion into their lives and/or work. \nThis short course is an adaptation of the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program designed to begin cultivating the skills of self-compassion. Research shows that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional well-being\, lessens anxiety and depression\, boosts resilience and happiness\, leads to more satisfying relationships and can even help maintain healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating and exercise. \n* Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nTo make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone\, payment plans are available for those who require them. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration \nEnrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-dartmouth-in-person-short-course-6-weeks/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location\, 45 Alderney Drive\, Suite 1050A\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindful Yoga 6-Week Beginners Series
DESCRIPTION:Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.\n– Jigar Gor\nWith Jacqueline Milner\, Clinical Psychologist\, Certified Mindfulness Teacher and RY200 Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher  \nDiscover the transformative power of yoga in our 6-week beginner series designed to help you gently ease into a mindful practice.  Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your connection\, this series offers a slow\, easy-to-follow pace perfect for beginners. \nThe beginner series is taught in a sequential manner\, with each week building on the prior week’s foundation and knowledge\, to help students build strength and flexibility. The focus of this beginner yoga series is to move through key yoga poses while safely exploring your limits through the encouragement of deep listening and honouring your body.   Each class will also include introduction to yogic breathwork and mindfulness meditation to release tension in the body and mind. \nBenefits Include: \n\nBuilding a foundation of yoga poses (asanas) that are safe for your body .\nIncreased flexibility\, strength\, and balance.\nIncreased connection and honour towards your body through the practice of non-harm (‘Ahimsa’).\nIncreased calm for body\, mind\, and spirit.\n\nWhat To Know Before Joining Class: \n\nWear comfortable clothes in which you can easily move.\nWe recommend joining the class on an empty stomach. If hunger is an issue\, a light snack before class can help.\nBring your own yoga mat to class. We have yoga blocks\, bolsters\, and straps for shared use.\nAs best you can\, let go of comparison to others. All bodies come in unique forms\, strengths\, and flexibilities which can also vary on a day to day\, moment to moment basis.\n\nPre-registration is required for the 6-week series. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nEnrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindful-yoga-6-week-beginners-series/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to maintain a consistent practice while practicing with others in a serene and inclusive space.\nFacilitated by: Tom Wigan\, MBSR Trained Teacher \nWe are offering weekly 45-minute meditation drop-in sessions Tuesday evenings at the Wolfville location.  The sessions will include a variety of 20–30-minute movement or still meditations with an optional 10-15 minute practice discussion following. \nIs this for me? \nThese Mindfulness Meditation sessions are open to anyone interested in practicing different forms of mindfulness meditation\, including those who have attended MBSR\, MBCT\, MSC and other mindfulness classes. To make these sessions accessible to all\, there is no set fee\, rather the drop-ins are “pay what you can”.
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/weekly-mindfulness-meditation-drop-in/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mindfulness Maintenance Meetings (MMM)
DESCRIPTION:Deepen and maintain your mindfulness practice with these monthly group sessions.\nFacilitated by: Andrea Ennis\, Clinical Psychologist and MBSR Teacher \nKeep your practice going and be supported by others by committing to these monthly 90-minute group sessions for graduates of Mindfulness-Based Programs (including MBSR\, MBCT\, and MSC). \nWhat to expect \nKeeping up with a regular mindfulness practice after course completion can be challenging. These sessions provide an opportunity to support your practice by coming together with a group of other graduates. \nMindfulness Maintenance Meetings (MMM) are offered monthly (the first Tuesday of each month) for 90-minutes. Each meeting will include between 40-60 minutes of guided mindfulness practice (including options for seated\, lying down\, and movement-based practices)\, followed by facilitated group discussion and time for informal discussion and questions. \nPrior to attending your first Mindfulness Maintenance Meeting you will be required to register through our online scheduling system (JaneApp). If you did not complete your Mindfulness Based Program(s) through Breathe Mindfulness Centre or Dartmouth Psychological Services\, you will be required to complete consent and registration forms prior to attending your first meeting. \nIs this program for me? \nThis program is offered exclusively to those that have already completed a Mindfulness-Based Group Program\, either through the Breathe Mindfulness Centre or another agency. \nPrivate health insurance may cover the cost of these group sessions.  Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nPre-registration is required for each session. Space is limited and groups will run with between 4-12 participants. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration \nEnrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindfulness-maintenance-meetings-mmm-2/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location\, 45 Alderney Drive\, Suite 1050A\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness: 2-Hour In-Person Workshop - DARTMOUTH\, NS Location
DESCRIPTION:Explore how mindfulness practice can increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.\nFacilitated by: Jacqueline Milner\, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher. \nMindfulness is a gentle and effective way to cultivate awareness of thoughts\, emotions and sensations. Mindfulness helps us stay connected to the present moment\, break free of automatic\, habitual reactions that are often unhelpful for our wellbeing and helps us manage stress and other difficult emotions more effectively. A great way to understand what mindfulness is and what it has to offer is to experience it. \nThis workshop will offer an overview of the core principles of mindfulness and its benefits\, along with a variety of short mindfulness practices. Resources and information on how to develop and maintain a regular practice will be provided. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-2-hour-in-person-workshop-dartmouth-ns-location/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location\, 45 Alderney Drive\, Suite 1050A\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness: 2-Hour In-Person Workshop - WOLFVILLE\, NS Location
DESCRIPTION:Explore how mindfulness practice can increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.\nFacilitated by: Jacqueline Milner\, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher. \nMindfulness is a gentle and effective way to cultivate awareness of thoughts\, emotions and sensations. Mindfulness helps us stay connected to the present moment\, break free of automatic\, habitual reactions that are often unhelpful for our wellbeing and helps us manage stress and other difficult emotions more effectively. A great way to understand what mindfulness is and what it has to offer is to experience it. \nThis workshop will offer an overview of the core principles of mindfulness and its benefits\, along with a variety of short mindfulness practices. Resources and information on how to develop and maintain a regular practice will be provided. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-2-hour-in-person-workshop-wolfville-ns-location/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 2-Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat for Mental Health Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:* Includes a half-day silent retreat. \nFacilitated by Jacqueline Milner\, M.Sc. Clinical Psychologist\, Certified Mindfulness Teacher\, 200 RYT Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. \nRenew\, Reflect\, Reconnect:  An opportunity to nourish your spirit\, strengthen your resilience and rediscover the joy in your calling. Prioritize your wellness as we explore mindfulness and nurturing practices tailored specifically for those who dedicate their lives to supporting others’ mental health.\nThis Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Intensive Retreat is offered specifically for Mental Health Practitioners who face unique challenges which make them vulnerable to experiencing fatigue and burnout in their professional roles. Growing research is showing that self-compassion skills can be of particular benefit to health care professionals\, allowing them to experience greater satisfaction in their caregiving roles\, less stress\, and more emotional resilience. Self-compassion skills are trainable and build your capacity to handle stressful challenges. \nThe 2-Day MSC Intensive Therapeutic Retreat is an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course which originates from the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program. This intensive is designed to begin cultivating and experiencing the skills of self-compassion combined with mindfulness while spending quiet\, restful time with yourself and other practitioners with shared experiences. \nAs opposed to other self-care techniques\, self-compassion practices can be used on the spot while at work with clients and colleagues.  As a participant of the program you can learn tools to use throughout the day to: \n\nCare for yourself while caring for others\nBe able to listen with compassion\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nReconnect to the values that give your life and work meaning\n\nWhat to expect\nParticipants will meet as a group over the course of 2-days.  The activities of the MSC intensive will include short talks\, experiential exercises\, meditation\, mindful movement\, group discussions and home practices. There will be a silent retreat during the morning session of the second day. \nAt the completion of this program\, participants should be able to:\n\nDescribe the main components of self-compassion and mindfulness and how they may be integrated into their role as healthcare professionals.\nExplain the difference between empathy and compassion and utilize strategies to avoid emotional exhaustion.\nDemonstrate strategies they can use on the job to regulate difficult emotions while caring for others in pain.\nApply at least one skill from each session to help them regulate emotions and care for themselves emotionally while caring for others who are experiencing difficulty.\n\nDaily Schedule \n\n9:15 – 9:30 am: Sign-In\n9:30 – 12:30: Morning Session (with a 10-minute break\, light nutrition and refreshments provided)\n12:30 – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break (participants can bring their own lunch or take advantage of any one of the lovely eateries in Wolfville)\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break\, light nutrition and refreshments provided)\n\nWho is this intensive for?\nThis 2-day intensive retreat is being offered exclusively for mental health practitioners (psychiatrists\, psychologists\, clinical social workers and clinical therapists) who wish to begin integrating the core skills and principles of mindfulness into their work and/or are in much need of an opportunity to simply care for themselves. \nMeditation experience is not required. \n** Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered.  The program fee  for Mental Health Practitioners can also be claimed as a continuing education tax expense \nTo make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone\, payment plans are available for those who require them. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nEnrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-msc-2-day-intensive-therapeutic-retreat-for-mental-health-practitioners/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Respiration Medication: Learn How Slow Breathing Can Improve Your Health 1-Hour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Certified Breath Coach and Psychology Student\, Jonah Appleton. \nExperience deep relaxation\, mental clarity\, and emotional healing while contributing to a meaningful cause.\nCome explore how influencing your breathing rhythms can positively affect the body and brain. In this 1-hour workshop\, you will be provided with information about the positive effects of breathework on your body and mind followed by a 30 minute breathwork session. \nAll proceeds will be donated to the Acadia University’s S.M.I.L.E. program. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/respiration-medication-learn-how-slow-breathing-can-improve-your-health-1-hour-workshop/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 2-Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat
DESCRIPTION:* Includes a half-day silent retreat. \nCome rest and experience the benefits of cultivating a kinder\, more supportive relationship with yourself in the beautiful town of Wolfville\, Nova Scotia.\nThis 2-day intensive is an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course which originates from the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program. This intensive is designed to begin cultivating the skills of self-compassion and offers an opportunity to learn about and experience mindfulness while spending quiet\, restful time with yourself.  Research shows that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional well-being\, lessens anxiety and depression\, boosts resilience and happiness\, leads to more satisfying relationships and can even help maintain healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating and physical activity. \nWhat to expect\nParticipants will meet as a group over the course of 2-days.  The activities of the MSC intensive will include short talks\, experiential exercises\, meditation\, mindful movement\, group discussions and home practices. There will be a silent retreat during the morning session of the second day. \nCourse Themes Include:\n\nPracticing self-compassion / Self-compassion and mindfulness practices for daily life and moments of stress.\nDiscovering your compassionate voice / An exercise focused on motivation with compassion.\nSelf-compassion and resilience / A practice for working with difficult emotions.\nAddressing burnout / A practice for compassion with equanimity.\nLiving deeply / Journaling to reconnect with your values.\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n9:15 – 9:30 am: Sign-In\n9:30 – 12:30: Morning Session (with a 10-minute break)\n12:30 – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break)\n\nIs this for me?\nThis group is open to anyone who is time-limited and still would like an opportunity to experience the transformational skills of self-compassion within an immersive\, retreat experience. This intensive retreat is also for health professionals who wish to begin integrating the core skills and principles of mindfulness into their work and/or are in much need of an opportunity to simply care for themselves. \nPlease keep in mind that this 2-day program is a more “intense” and immersive experience than an MSC program that is offered over several weeks.  Because self-compassion has the paradoxical effect of both soothing our emotional distress as well as opening us to the pain that we may have been unconsciously holding inside\, difficult emotions may surface during the program\, including past traumas. Hence\, the intensive format can potentially be more emotionally challenging in which to learn MSC\, so we urge careful consideration before enrolling. \nAlthough therapeutic\, our group programs are not a substitute for individual mental health therapy. \nMSC teachers are committed to helping participants feel safe and supported during the course. However\, participants agree at the outset that they will take primary responsibility for their emotional well-being. If you are unsure\, please contact Breathe Mindfulness Centre for further discussion of the best fit for your circumstances. \nMeditation experience is not required. \n** Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nTo make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone\, payment plans are available for those who require them. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nEnrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-msc-2-day-intensive-therapeutic-retreat/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A 4-hour silent retreat to restore and rejuvenate mind\, body\, and soul.\nCome experience the restorative and rejuvenating benefits of a silent meditation retreat in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. This half-day silent retreat is intended to deepen one’s practice of mindfulness as well as offer an introduction to a silent retreat experience and mindfulness practices. \nWhat to expect\nLed by Jacqueline Milner\, an experienced and accredited mindfulness teacher\, participants will be invited to engage in a variety of mindfulness-based practices\, both movement and still\, in the context of approximately 4 uninterrupted hours of silence. A nutrition break will be scheduled around mid-way of the retreat where light refreshments will be offered (vegan and gluten free options will be available). There will be an opportunity to reflect upon and share your experience with the facilitator and fellow participants at the end if desired. \nIs this for me?\nThis half-day\, accessible silent retreat is open to anyone who is curious about mindfulness and/or a silent retreat experience or who has an ongoing practice and would like to bask in a more immersive experience with others. \nAlthough no previous meditation experience is required\, please be aware that during this retreat\, there will be extended periods of silence and practices will be longer in duration to facilitate immersion and deepening of one’s experience. \nPlease note exchanges only are available up to 5 DAYS prior to start of the workshop. Refunds are not available. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/half-day-silent-mindfulness-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Let's Sleep! Sleep Better to Live Better 2-Hour In-Person Workshop DARTMOUTH Location
DESCRIPTION:Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to rejuvenated mornings!\nJoin our transformative two-hour workshop designed to help you unlock the secrets to better sleep. Led by psychologist and wellness expert\, Jacqueline Milner\, you will learn practical strategies and techniques to overcome insomnia\, reduce stress\, and achieve restorative sleep. Getting enough good quality sleep is essential for overall well-being. Sleep affects both our mental and physical health. It is the foundation on which we have the energy to engage in other healthy thoughts and behaviours and show up fully in our lives. Good sleep promotes productivity\, efficiency\, mental clarity\, and overall contentment. Getting too little makes us vulnerable to experiencing more stress\, illness\, and poor mental health. Improve your sleep\, reserve your spot today! \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/lets-sleep-sleep-better-to-live-better-2-hour-in-person-workshop-dartmouth-location/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location\, 45 Alderney Drive\, Suite 1050A\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N6\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T200000
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SUMMARY:Decreasing Stress and Enhancing Joy: A Holistic Approach to Wellness - 4-Week Program
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED \nA 4-week program focused on cultivating a calmer\, more fulfilling life.\nStress is an inevitable part of life that is experienced by everyone.  When stress is not useful\, severe and/or chronic\, it can have a significant negative impact on your well-being.   In this 4-week program\, we will explore what stress is\, and its impact on our well-being and be offered guidance and practical tools to decrease stress\, increase resilience\, and enhance joy and overall wellness. \nWhat to expect\nIn this program\, participants will meet as a group for 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks.  Each week\, guidance\, exercises\, and tools will be offered to address one of the 4 dimensions of wellness:  Body\, Mind\, Emotions and Spirit.  Mindfulness principles and practices will be a consistent theme throughout the program given the increasing scientific support of its helpfulness in working skillfully with stress and other difficult emotions.  Home practice will be encouraged\, and resources provided to support your well-being after the program has ended.  This program intends to teach you how to care for yourself fully\, build resilience and increase calm and happiness in your life. \nIs this for me?\nThis program is open to anyone who would like to learn ways to reduce stress\, increase resilience and enhance wellness and joy in their lives as well as experience some of the practices of mindfulness.  Meditation experience is not required\, all are welcome! \n* Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered. \nTo make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone\, payment plans are available for those who require them. \nMeditation experience is not required. \nCompleted registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment\, Cancellation and Refund Policy. \nCLICK HERE for our policies \nRegistration\nEnrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/decreasing-stress-and-enhancing-joy-a-holistic-approach-to-wellness-4-week-program/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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