Mindfulness Basics Full-Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat - Wolfville, NS
2026-01-10 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
January 10, 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Come rest and explore how mindfulness can strengthen your resilience and soothe the effects of stress throughout the body and mind. This retreat will guide you in establishing a sustainable, consistent practice and integrating the transformative benefits of mindfulness into your life right away.
Covered by most private insurance. Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Advanced Certified Mindfulness Teacher

This 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.

THE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT HELPING YOU:
1. Work more effectively with stress, pain and illness as well as the challenges of life
2. Cope with anxiety, depression and coping with feelings of being out of balance and overwhelmed
3. Respond rather than react to difficulties and stress
4. Cultivate a sense of well-being and confidence
5. Live a more intentional and engaged life.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Participants will meet in person as a group. The activities of the Mindfulness intensive will include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, mindful movement, and group discussions.

DAILY SCHEDULE
9:15am – 9:30am Sign-In
9:30am – 12:30pm Morning Session (with a 10-minute break)
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch Break
2:00pm – 4:30pm Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break)

IS THIS FOR ME?
This 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.

Please keep in mind that this 1-day program is a more “intense” and immersive experience than an MBSR program that is offered over several weeks. Deep listening to one’s needs and responding with self-care throughout the day is encouraged.

Mindfulness 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 wellbeing. If you are unsure, please contact Breathe Mindfulness Centre for further discussion of the best fit for your circumstances. Meditation experience is not required.

Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com

*Privately offered therapeutic programs/groups are not covered under MSI. However, those with extended healthcare benefits (i.e., private health insurance) may be eligible for reimbursement. Please contact your health insurance provider for details as to whether therapeutic group sessions offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered.

Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. After you purchase your ticket (below), you will be emailed further required information to complete your registration for the program.

Free Candlelight Loving Kindness Yoga Nidra - Wolfville, NS
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
This event is now full. Please join our waitlist to be notified if a space opens.
December 17th 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Psychologist & Trauma-Informed Mindfulness/Yoga Teacher
Join us for an evening session of gentle stillness, soft candlelight, and a nourishing Loving-Kindness Yoga Nidra practice.Together, we’ll embody the spirit of the season by cultivating peace, warmth, and compassion, within ourselves, and as a shared offering to the world as we move toward a new year.
This slow, restorative practice invites deep rest, nervous system settling, and the heartfelt intention of sending kindness inward and outward.
By food or money donation in support of the Wolfville food bank.
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Purchase your ticket (below) to reserve your spot.

Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for Deep Restoration with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday December 14th, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come be softly held and nourished by the blended healing sounds. Bringing you to harmony and ease with the winter season.
Release tension and be restored.
Come surrender to the mat and be led with Yoga nidra a gently guided deep relaxation technique that will hold you in that fully restorative space between wakefulness and sleep while holding conscious awareness. It is the sweet spot where connection and gentleness enter to create acceptance and healing. A beautiful internal space to receive the vibrational medicine of the sound healing.
Session Fee: $35
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for Deep Restoration with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday November 23rd, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come let the healing tones juice up all your cells, while deeply relaxing you.
Release tension and be restored.
Come surrender to the mat and be led with Yoga nidra a gently guided deep relaxation technique that will hold you in that fully restorative space between wakefulness and sleep while holding conscious awareness. It is the sweet spot where connection and gentleness enter to create acceptance and healing. A beautiful internal space to receive the vibrational medicine of the sound healing.
Session Fee: $35
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

6-Week Somatic Breathwork Series: The Healthy Life Tool Kit with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-11-12 19:00 - 2025-12-10 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Wednesday November 12th – December 10th 2025, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Each class is a stand alone session, so feel free to join for one session or all of them!
Reasons to Breathe Intentionally:
Week 1: Breathe for Sleep – restful nights
Week 2: Breathe for Energy – awakens vital energy
Week 3: Breathe for Pain and Aches – easing the body
Week 4: Breathe for Clarity – calming the mind
Week 5: Breathe for Coherence – heart mind connection
Week 6: Breathe for Visualization – creative engineering of your life
Investment:
– 6-Week Series: $110
– Three class investment: $60
– Single class: $22
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Free Breathwork Journey for Relaxation and Calm with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Friday November 7th, 2025 7:00pm – 8:30pm
No experience necessary; come learn how to harness your breath for health and vitality:

Destress
Better sleep
Stronger immune system
Lessen inflammation
Calm nervous system

This offering is a fundraiser for Open Arms Shelter in Kentville, and donations are welcome*
*Suggested Donation: $35
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Free Yoga for Military Members, Veterans, RCMP and First Responders with Kirk Johnson - Wolfville, NS
2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
November 4th, 2025 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Facilitated By: Kirk Johnson of Mend and Move Yoga
With Remembrance Day approaching, we want to give back to those who’ve served and supported our communities, especially during this time of remembrance when many different emotions can surface. This yoga class is free for veterans, military members, RCMP, and first responders. As a veteran myself, I’ve seen how yoga can help calm the mind, regulate emotions, and restore balance after service.
Give it a try yourself. All beginners and drop-ins welcome, regular cost for the class tonight is $10. Come as you are, and we’ll meet you there.
Registration Link:
https://www.mendandmoveyoga.com/event-details/free-yoga-for-military-members-veterans-rcmp-and-first-responders-2025-11-04-18-30?mc_cid=4321915571&mc_eid=70fbeffea6https://www.blessyourpath.com/event-details/come-as-you-are-a-free-weekly-yoga-offering-at-breathe-mindfulness-centre-wolfville-2025-08-05-18-30
Contact:

mendandmoveyoga@gmail.com

902-326-1667
Please note: At Breathe Mindfulness Centre, our mindful yoga classes integrate a somatic approach—encouraging body‑mind awareness, gentle movement, and breath‑centred practices—to support your overall wellness. Classes are led by certified yoga and mindfulness instructors and are purely educational in nature. While our somatic techniques can be deeply therapeutic and trauma‑informed, they are not clinical interventions and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace psychological services or medical care.

Women's Wellness Weekend at Digby Pines - Digby, NS
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Digby Pines Resort & Spa, 103 Shore Road, Digby, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0, Canada
Restore. Rebalance. Reconnect.
Date/Time: October 24-26, 2025
Location: Digby Pines Resort & Spa, 103 Shore Road, Digby Nova Scotia
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner
Create space to reconnect with yourself, awaken your senses, embrace creativity, and rest fully in the present at this rejuvenating wellness retreat at Digby Pines. Guided by Jacqueline Milner, Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Wellness Expert, you will be invited into a weekend of gentle movement, meditation, and breathwork for balance and renewal. Indulge your senses with nourishing meals and moments of rest, discover wellness wisdom to enhance everyday living, and explore optional activities designed to spark creativity and presence. This is your space to slow down, breathe deeply, and return home to yourself.
Exclusive Women’s Wellness Weekend Package Includes:

Two (2) nights accommodation in a relaxing resort room, based on availability
Upgrades to ocean view, suites and cottages with wood-burning fireplaces are available at additional cost
Daily sessions, led by Jacqueline, involving gentle yoga, mindfulness meditation and breathwork
Mindful Mocktails welcome session
Bar is also open
Tour & Wine Tasting at Bear River Vineyard; a feast for the senses.
Evenings’ entertainment in the Grande Lounge
Mindful Stargazing Session; weather permitting
Two (2) dinners from a special 3-course menu in Churchill’s Restaurant
Featuring locally sourced, nutrient-dense, whole-food meals prepared onsite
Two (2) full hot breakfasts
Grab-and-Go Picnic Lunch on Saturday.

There is intentional time in the itinerary for optional, personalized activities including:

Self-guided onsite nature trail and tidal beach walk.
Saturday Paint Night for creative expression.*
Round of golf at Digby Pines Championship Golf Course.*
Specially curated services from the Spa at the Pines.*
Classic, outdoor heated pool is open daily.
Doing absolutely nothing at all.😌

Exclusive Women’s Wellness Weekend Package Pricing:

$490 per person plus tax and gratuity, based on double occupancy in a standard room, based on availability.
Upgrades to suites and cottages with wood-burning fireplaces are available at additional cost.
$630 per person plus tax and gratuity for single occupancy in a standard room, based on availability.
*Some activities have additional cost.

To learn more and reserve time for you, please visit: https://www.digbypines.ca/restore-rebalance-reconnect
Please Note: Our workshops and events may be led by mental health professionals or community facilitators. They are designed for education and wellbeing—not as therapy or a substitute for psychological services.

Sound Healing and Guided Journey for Deep Rest with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday October 19th, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come let the healing tones juice up all your cells, while deeply relaxing you.
Release tension and be restored.

To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

4-Week Somatic Breathwork Series with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-10-15 18:30 - 2025-11-05 19:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Wednesday October 15th – November 5th 2025, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Grounded body, calm heart.
What to expect:
Week 1: Finding Safety in the Body
Week 2: Breath as Emotional Anchor
Week 3: Releasing Tension Through Movement and Breath
Week 4: Self-Compassion and the Breath
Investment:
– $80 for four week series or $22 per session
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Free Somatic Breathwork with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday October 5th, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Curious about breathwork and how it will benefit you?

Release stress and tension
Better sleep
Become more resilient
Nervous system regulation
Inner peace

This offering is a fundraiser for Open Arms Shelter in Kentville, and donations are welcome*
*Suggested Donation: $35
To learn more or book:
email: blessyourpath@gmail.com
call: 902-292-3433
visit: blessyourpath.com
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Free Breathwork Session with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-09-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday, September 21, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come experience Somatic Breathwork, be renewed and help the homeless and vulnerable individuals. By donation, proceeds to Open Arms in Kentville.
Wondering what Breathwork is about?
Is your body holding stress and tension?
This gentle session is designed to reconnect with yourself. Through guided, intentional breathing, you will calm your nervous system, release tension, and feel more at ease in your body and mind.
No experience needed. Just bring your breath and curiosity.
While this is a free session, donations can be made to support Open Arms Shelter in Kentville
Suggested donation $35
To learn more or book email Pamela @ pamelareclaiming@gmail.com
or call:
902-292-3433
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week In-Person Group Program - Wolfville, NS
2025-09-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Thursdays, 9:30AM – 12:30PM Beginning September 18, 2025.
Includes a half-day silent retreat, October 18.
An 8-week program that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional wellbeing. In this program, you will learn how to be with difficult emotions and moments in your life with kindness, care and understanding and develop resources to safeguard your own well-being when navigating relationships and life’s challenges.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Advanced Certified Mindfulness and MSC Teacher
In this 8-Week program participants will learn:

mindfulness and self-compassion practice for everyday life
how to stop being so hard on yourself
how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
how to transform difficult/challenging relationships, old and new
how to manage caregiver fatigue
the theory and empirically supported benefits of self-compassion

Is this program for me?
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is necessary to attend MSC. This program is designed for anyone who wishes to integrate and cultivate greater self-compassion into their lives and/or work. This program is also for professionals who wish to begin integrating mindful self-compassion core skills and principles into their work or as the first step in pursuing further teacher training in MSC as this group fulfills the prerequisite for becoming an MSC teacher. Meditation experience is not required.

For more information about this program, click HERE .
Fee: $675 (HST and digital materials included)*
* 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. Please contact our admin@breathemindfulness.com or (902) 499-0089 if direct billing to your insurance is an option.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them. Please contact our admin@breathemindfulness.com or (902) 499-0089 if you need this option.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. After you purchase your ticket (below), you will be emailed further required information to complete your registration for the program.

Chakra Yoga Series with Kirk Johnson - Wolfville, NS
2025-09-16 18:30 - 2025-10-28 19:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
September 16 – October 28, Every Tuesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Journey through the seven chakras in this weekly yoga series with Kirk. Each class blends breath, movement, and intention to awaken a specific energy center, supporting balance, resilience, and inner connection. All levels welcome.
Facilitated By: Kirk Johnson of Mend and Move Yoga
Join Kirk for a transformative 7-week Chakra Yoga Series at Breathe Mindfulness Centre. Each Tuesday evening, from 6:30-7:30 starting September 16th, we’ll explore one of the seven chakras, energy centers that influence our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Each week we will practice chakra-focused yoga postures with an approach rooted in traditional yoga with mantras, and chanting infused with trauma-informed guidance, This series offers a safe, supportive space to learn about the chakra centres and how to activate them, which may deepen your practice, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned yogi. Expect grounding breathwork, accessible asanas (postures), guided visualization, and curated music to support each chakra’s unique qualities, from grounding in the root to expansion in the crown.
Whether you’re looking to move energy, to cultivate emotional clarity, or simply reconnect with yourself, this journey offers a powerful path toward balance and inner awareness.
No prior experience needed. Chairs and props provided for those who need them. Come as you are, this is a welcoming space for every body and every level of experience.
Fee: $20 a class Or $199 for Series ( $17 a class)
Registration Link:
https://www.blessyourpath.com/event-details/come-as-you-are-a-free-weekly-yoga-offering-at-breathe-mindfulness-centre-wolfville-2025-08-05-18-30
Contact:
BlessYourPath@gmail.com
902-292-3433
Please note: At Breathe Mindfulness Centre, our mindful yoga classes integrate a somatic approach—encouraging body‑mind awareness, gentle movement, and breath‑centred practices—to support your overall wellness. Classes are led by certified yoga and mindfulness instructors and are purely educational in nature. While our somatic techniques can be deeply therapeutic and trauma‑informed, they are not clinical interventions and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace psychological services or medical care.

Sound Healing and Breathwork Session with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-08-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Sunday, August 24, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Give your nervous system a hug!
You are invited to be soothed by breath and healing tones. To deeply relax and gently let go of layers of tension and stress. Shift your brain and body to a sense of peace and feel renewed.
Pamela has been studying various alternative healing practices her whole life after becoming a reflexologist as a teenager. Pamela has had a love for Sound Healing and Breathwork for a long time and been teaching and guiding for several years.
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when sound and breath come together. Ancient wisdom backed by science.
Gentle tones from sound healing instruments send soothing signals through the body and the nervous system and invite a sense of calm. These vibrations support the brain in shifting into relaxed, healing states—where clarity, rest, and emotional ease naturally arise.
Paired with conscious breathwork, the effects deepen. Breath becomes an anchor, gently slowing the heart, softening stress, and creating space for the body to release tension and emotion it may have carried for far too long.
Together, breath and sound offer a reset—a return to your center. A reminder that peace and connection are always available, just a few breaths away.
Fee: $35 (HST included)
To learn more or book:
https://www.blessyourpath.com/event-details/breathwork-and-sound-healing
blessyourpath.com
blessyourpath@gmail.com
902-292-3433
*To our valued clients:
Please note that workshops and events at Breathe Mindfulness Centre may be facilitated by licensed mental health professionals or by community-based facilitators. While grounded in practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing, these offerings are educational in nature and focus on general skill-building. They are not psychological services and are not intended to substitute for or replace therapy.

Free Yoga Series with Kirk Johnson - Wolfville, NS
2025-08-05 18:30 - 2025-09-09 19:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Join us in Wolfville every Tuesday evening, 6:30-7:30PM, from August 5th – September 9th, for a gentle and mindful one-hour yoga practice rooted in classical traditions. Our focus will be on grounding breath work (pranayama) and on gentle movement (asana). We will learn some simple mantras and give time for quiet reflection (savasana), all facilitated by Kirk Johnson, a Trauma-Aware Hatha Yoga Instructor. Trauma awareness means recognizing that everyone arrives with different experiences behind them. This approach emphasizes choice with options and space for you to move in a way that feels right for you. It’s important to us that your experience feels safe and beneficial.
The location is at Breathe Mindfulness Centre in Wolfville offering a welcoming and beautiful studio space for practice. No experience needed. All levels and backgrounds are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, and anything you need to feel supported. We have extra yoga mats and lots of blankets, bolsters, blocks and cushions for you to use too. If you never tried yoga before, this might be your chance to see what it is all about.
Though these classes are offered for free, there is an option when you book to “Pay What You Want” with 100% of donations going to Open Arms, a non‑profit organization in Kentville focused on addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals. The suggested donation is $20, which is the average cost of a yoga class. You are invited to book and participate without a donation too. Just put “0” in the pay option when it comes up. Book one of the classes, or all of them as there are multiple dates to choose from through August and September. Please come ten minutes early to class.
Space is Limited.
Pre-registration is required.
Kirk has completed his 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) training
These free classes are part of Kirk’s practice teaching.
Please note:
These classes offer a somatic, mindfulness-based approach to support overall wellbeing. While grounding and therapeutic, they are not psychological or medical services and are not a substitute for professional care.
Registration Link:
mendandmoveyoga.com
Contact:
BlessYourPath@gmail.com
902-292-3433

Sound Healing and Breathwork Session with Pamela at Breathe Mindfulness Centre - Wolfville, NS
2025-07-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Pamela has been studying various alternative healing practices her whole life after becoming a reflexologist as a teenager. Pamela has had a love for Sound Healing and Breathwork for a long time and been teaching and guiding for several years.
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when sound and breath come together. Ancient wisdom backed by science.
Gentle tones from sound healing instruments send soothing signals through the body and the nervous system and invite a sense of calm. These vibrations support the brain in shifting into relaxed, healing states—where clarity, rest, and emotional ease naturally arise.
Paired with conscious breathwork, the effects deepen. Breath becomes an anchor, gently slowing the heart, softening stress, and creating space for the body to release tension and emotion it may have carried for far too long.
Together, breath and sound offer a reset—a return to your center. A reminder that peace and connection are always available, just a few breaths away.
Fee: $35
To book:
BlessYourPath.com
BlessYourPath@gmail.com
902-292-3433

Mindful Self-Compassion Half-Day Silent Retreat - Wolfville, NS
2025-07-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Come rest and nourish your mind, body and spirit with a silent mindful self-compassion meditation retreat in recognition of International Self-Compassion Day.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Advanced Certified Mindfulness and MBCT Teacher
This half-day silent retreat is intended to deepen one’s practice of mindfulness and self-compassion as well as offer an introduction to a silent retreat experience and mindfulness practices that foster connection to yourself and the present moment with kindness. Led by Jacqueline Milner, an experienced and accredited mindfulness teacher, participants will be invited to engage in a variety of mindfulness-based practices, both gentle movement and still, in the context of approximately 3 uninterrupted hours of silence. Practices will be guided throughout. There will be an opportunity to reflect upon and share the experience with the facilitator and fellow participants at the end should one wish.

Is this program for me?
This 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.

Although 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. Cell phones will asked to be turned do not disturb mode.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy: https://breathemindfulness.ca/refund-and-cancellation-policy/
Fee*: $50 (HST included).
*In recognition of International Self-Compassion Day, 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Valley Hospice Foundation.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. You may purchase your ticket below.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-Week In-Person Therapeutic Program - Wolfville, NS
2025-04-24 10:00 - 2025-06-12 12:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
An 8-week program for coping with anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. In this program, you will learn to access and cultivate your natural capacity to actively engage in caring for yourself and find greater balance, ease, and peace of mind.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Advanced Certified Mindfulness and MBCT Teacher
The MBCT program will teach you specific techniques aimed at reducing anxiety and depression as well as how to cope with emotional distress as it arises.
In addition, the program is aimed at helping you:

*become familiar with the workings of your mind
*notice the times when you are at risk of getting caught in old habits of mind that re-activate anxious and downward mood spirals
*explore ways of releasing yourself from those old habits and, if you choose, enter a different way of being
*get in touch with a different way of knowing yourself and the world
*notice small beauties and pleasures in the world around you instead of living in your head
*be kind to yourself instead of wishing things were different all the time, or driving yourself to meet impossible goals
*find a way so you don’t have to battle with yourself all the time
*accept yourself as you are, rather than judging yourself all the time

What to expect
Week 1: Orientation + Session 1
An 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.
Week 2-8: Sessions 2-8
Participants 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.
Day of Silent Retreat
In addition to these sessions, there will be one full-day mindfulness silent retreat held between weeks 5 and 7. Although this is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to attend.

Is this program for me?
This program is designed for anyone experiencing mild to moderate depression or anxiety, who has a history of depression and/or those interested in learning a set of strategies designed to help manage mood and promote long-term wellness. This program is also for mental and other health professionals who wish to begin integrating mindfulness’s core skills and principles into their work or as the first step in pursuing further teacher training in MBCT as this group fulfills the prerequisite for becoming a certified MBCT teacher. Meditation experience is not required.

Fee: $675 (HST and digital materials included).
* 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. Please contact our admin@breathemindfulness.com or (902) 499-0089 if direct billing to your insurance is an option.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them. Please contact our admin@breathemindfulness.com or (902) 499-0089 if you need this option.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run. After you purchase your ticket (below), you will be emailed further required information to complete your registration for the program.

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
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Teacher
Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to rejuvenated mornings!
Join 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.
This workshop will include an optional 20 minute Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation to promote a state of deep relaxation for the body and mind.
Registration
Fee: 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.
Registration 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.
If you have difficulty registering online or need assistance, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com or call 902-499-0089.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - 8-Week Program DARTMOUTH LOCATION
2025-01-09 17:30 - 2025-02-27 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 1050A, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2N6, Canada
An 8-week program to help you manage stress and promote long-term wellness.
Facilitated by: Andrea Ennis (she/her), Registered Psychologist & MBSR Teacher, Dartmouth Psychological Services
Mindfulness-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.
What to expect
Week 1: Orientation + Session 1
An 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.
Week 2-8: Sessions 2-8
Participants 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.
Day of Silent Retreat
In 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.

Is this program for me?
This 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.
* 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.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.

CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run.
REGISTER HERE

Mindfulness Basics Full Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat
2024-11-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
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.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Tom Wigan, MBSR Certified Trained Teacher
This 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.
The program is aimed at helping you:

Work more effectively with stress, pain, and illness as well as the challenges of life.
Cope with anxiety, depression, feelings of being out of balance and/or overwhelm.
Respond rather than react to difficulties and challenging emotions.
Cultivate a sense of well-being and confidence.

What to expect
Participants 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.
Daily Schedule

9:15 – 9:30 am: Sign-In
9:30 – 12:30: Morning Session (with a 10-minute break)
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break)

Is this for me?
This 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.
Please 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.
Although therapeutic, our group programs are not a substitute for individual mental health therapy.
Mindfulness 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.
Meditation experience is not required.
** 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.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrollment 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.
REGISTER HERE

Mindful Self-Compassion - DARTMOUTH IN-PERSON Short Course (6 Weeks)
2024-10-28 18:00 - 2024-12-02 19:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 1050A, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2N6, Canada
Address your inner critic and begin to experience a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
This 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.
Course themes include:

Practicing self-compassion / Self-compassion and mindfulness practices for daily life and moments of stress.
Discovering your compassionate voice / Motivation with compassion
Self-compassion and resilience / Working with difficult emotions
Addressing burnout / A practice for compassion
Living deeply / Journaling to reconnect with your values.

What to expect
In 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.
MSC 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.
Is this program for me?
No 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.
This 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.
* 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.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run.
REGISTER HERE

Mindful Yoga 6-Week Beginners Series
2024-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.
– Jigar Gor
With Jacqueline Milner, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Mindfulness Teacher and RY200 Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher
Discover 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.
The 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.
Benefits Include:

Building a foundation of yoga poses (asanas) that are safe for your body .
Increased flexibility, strength, and balance.
Increased connection and honour towards your body through the practice of non-harm (‘Ahimsa’).
Increased calm for body, mind, and spirit.

What To Know Before Joining Class:

Wear comfortable clothes in which you can easily move.
We recommend joining the class on an empty stomach. If hunger is an issue, a light snack before class can help.
Bring your own yoga mat to class. We have yoga blocks, bolsters, and straps for shared use.
As 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.

Pre-registration is required for the 6-week series.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run.
REGISTER HERE

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Drop-In
2024-10-01 18:00 - 2024-12-17 18:45 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
An opportunity to maintain a consistent practice while practicing with others in a serene and inclusive space.
Facilitated by: Tom Wigan, MBSR Trained Teacher
We 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.
Is this for me?
These 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”.

Monthly Mindfulness Maintenance Meetings (MMM)
2024-10-01 17:00 - 2025-02-04 18:30 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 1050A, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2N6, Canada
Deepen and maintain your mindfulness practice with these monthly group sessions.
Facilitated by: Andrea Ennis, Clinical Psychologist and MBSR Teacher
Keep 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).
What to expect
Keeping 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.
Mindfulness 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.
Prior 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.
Is this program for me?
This program is offered exclusively to those that have already completed a Mindfulness-Based Group Program, either through the Breathe Mindfulness Centre or another agency.
Private 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.
Pre-registration is required for each session. Space is limited and groups will run with between 4-12 participants.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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Registration
Enrolment is limited. Pre-registration is required as are enough enrolments for the program to run.
REGISTER HERE

Introduction to Mindfulness: 2-Hour In-Person Workshop - DARTMOUTH, NS Location
2024-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre – Dartmouth Location, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 1050A, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2N6, Canada
Explore how mindfulness practice can increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
Mindfulness 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.
This 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.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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Registration
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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Introduction to Mindfulness: 2-Hour In-Person Workshop - WOLFVILLE, NS Location
2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 2-Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreat for Mental Health Practitioners
2024-08-09 09:30 - 2024-08-10 17:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
* Includes a half-day silent retreat.
Facilitated by Jacqueline Milner, M.Sc. Clinical Psychologist, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, 200 RYT Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher.
Renew, 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.
This 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.
The 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.
As 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:

Care for yourself while caring for others
Be able to listen with compassion
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Reconnect to the values that give your life and work meaning

What to expect
Participants 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.
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:

Describe the main components of self-compassion and mindfulness and how they may be integrated into their role as healthcare professionals.
Explain the difference between empathy and compassion and utilize strategies to avoid emotional exhaustion.
Demonstrate strategies they can use on the job to regulate difficult emotions while caring for others in pain.
Apply 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.

Daily Schedule

9:15 – 9:30 am: Sign-In
9:30 – 12:30: Morning Session (with a 10-minute break, light nutrition and refreshments provided)
12:30 – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break (participants can bring their own lunch or take advantage of any one of the lovely eateries in Wolfville)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Afternoon Session (with a 10-minute break, light nutrition and refreshments provided)

Who is this intensive for?
This 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.
Meditation experience is not required.
** 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
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
CLICK HERE for our policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE

Respiration Medication: Learn How Slow Breathing Can Improve Your Health 1-Hour Workshop
2024-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Breathe Mindfulness Centre, 107-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P1L6, Canada
With Certified Breath Coach and Psychology Student, Jonah Appleton.
Experience deep relaxation, mental clarity, and emotional healing while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Come 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.
All proceeds will be donated to the Acadia University’s S.M.I.L.E. program.
Completed registrations indicate understanding and acceptance of our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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Registration
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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