Spiritual Retreat for Men in Recovery at Graymoor, in Garrison, NY
John Bruna
“It is said that for meditation to be of value, the results must show in our daily lives.” (Pg 47, NA Basic Text)
“Emotional balance is one of the first results of meditation, and our experience bears this out.” (Pg 47, NA Basic Text)
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” (Pg 98, 12 &12)
“The doors that open and close in our lives are not nearly as important as the person we are when we walk through them.” John Bruna
Join us for our next men’s retreat at Graymoor, in Garrision, NY. This will be our eighth retreat there with John Bruna as a facilitator. This retreat is open to all men in recovery.
The retreat begins on Friday evening and ends with lunch on Sunday. We will spend our time in the peaceful, contemplative environment of Graymoor, making time to unplug and connect with our own spiritual path. There will be some meditation, time for reflection, small group discussions and fellowship.
The retreat will be at the Retreat House of the Sister’s of Atonement at the bottom of the hill at Graymoor and is limited to 40 participants.
John Bruna has been in continuous recovery since 1984, had successful careers in addiction treatment and as an educator prior to spending over six years as an ordained Buddhist monastic. Grateful to have found recovery in the 12-steps and for all those that have carried the message helping him and countless others, John has dedicated his life helping others do the same. He is known for his warmth, humor, and ability to make teachings practical and accessible. John is the author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness and The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery, and has presented at TEDx and conferences throughout the country.
Register below or you can also register directly with Bruce, (516) 965-9928.
Dates: September 20-22, 2019
Location: Franciscan Sister’s of Atonement at Graymoor, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524
Cost: $225 per person. Includes room, meals, and snacks. John offers his time and teaching freely. There will be a donation basket available at the retreat to help cover his travel expenses and time.
Questions – call Bruce at (516) 965-9928 or Dan at (917) 972-1598. You can also email us at [email protected]
Men’s Recovery Retreat at Graymoor
Spiritual Retreat for Men in Recovery at Graymoor, in Garrison, NY
John Bruna
“It is said that for meditation to be of value, the results must show in our daily lives.” (Pg 47, NA Basic Text)
“Emotional balance is one of the first results of meditation, and our experience bears this out.” (Pg 47, NA Basic Text)
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” (Pg 98, 12 &12)
“The doors that open and close in our lives are not nearly as important as the person we are when we walk through them.” John Bruna
Join us for our next men’s retreat at Graymoor, in Garrision, NY. This will be our eighth retreat there with John Bruna as a facilitator. This retreat is open to all men in recovery.
The retreat begins on Friday evening and ends with lunch on Sunday. We will spend our time in the peaceful, contemplative environment of Graymoor, making time to unplug and connect with our own spiritual path. There will be some meditation, time for reflection, small group discussions and fellowship.
The retreat will be at the Retreat House of the Sister’s of Atonement at the bottom of the hill at Graymoor and is limited to 40 participants.
John Bruna has been in continuous recovery since 1984, had successful careers in addiction treatment and as an educator prior to spending over six years as an ordained Buddhist monastic. Grateful to have found recovery in the 12-steps and for all those that have carried the message helping him and countless others, John has dedicated his life helping others do the same. He is known for his warmth, humor, and ability to make teachings practical and accessible. John is the author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness and The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery, and has presented at TEDx and conferences throughout the country.
Register below or you can also register directly with Bruce, (516) 965-9928.
Dates: September 20-22, 2019
Location: Franciscan Sister’s of Atonement at Graymoor, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524
Cost: $225 per person. Includes room, meals, and snacks. John offers his time and teaching freely. There will be a donation basket available at the retreat to help cover his travel expenses and time.
Questions – call Bruce at (516) 965-9928 or Dan at (917) 972-1598. You can also email us at [email protected]
Establishing a Daily Mindfulness Practice, October 12 in Carbondale, CO
Have you been wanting to develop a daily mindfulness practice? Or have you had a practice you’d like to revive or strengthen?
Join us for a half-day retreat to support a daily mindfulness practice that is practical and helps you engage in your life meaningfully. Learn keys to having a successful daily practice and gain guidance for maintaining it through the challenges and surprises of life. The retreat includes meditation practice that cultivates stable attention as well as practices to bring intention to your actions and interactions. Bring mindfulness practices off the cushion and into your day to support living a meaningful life.
No prior experience necessary.
Cost
$35
Space is limited.
For more information, call us at 970-633-0163 or email us at [email protected].
Mindfulness Foundations Course, September 10 – October 29 in Carbondale, CO
Laura Bartels
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, starting September 10, 2019, at our center in Carbondale, Colorado. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The course teaches the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas and skills of mindfulness – attention, values, wisdom and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training, cultivating the skill of attending to what we choose to, and becoming aware of our attention
Values – Discovering what’s meaningful and important to us so that we bear these in mind. Exploring the relationship between values and genuine happiness.
Wisdom –Learning to see clearly, becoming more aware of our perceptions and judgments, and developing skillfulness with ourselves and others in the area of emotions, communication and more.
Open Heart – Developing healthy and beneficial attitudes and interactions through cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
“The course has dramatically improved my life” – Recent participant
Enrollment includes:
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 – October 29, 6 – 8:30 pm
Facilitator: Laura Bartels
Cost: Early bird registration – Save $25 until August 19th. After August 19th – $250. Inquire about group discounts. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. To apply for a payment plan or scholarship, please email us at [email protected].
*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits available for social workers, therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers.
Mindfulness in Recovery® Facilitator Certification Training
Mindfulness in Recovery® Facilitator Certification Training
Program Dates – September 27, 2019 – February 1, 2020
Qualified applicants are approved on a first come basis
Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) is a skills-based, accessible and comprehensive mindfulness program designed specifically for recovery. It supports all recovery pathways using an individualized, mindfulness curriculum that empowers the client to integrate it with their personal values, cultural background, and spiritual beliefs. Using the language of recovery in the curriculum to build connections to recovery communities and literature, the MIR principles can be integrated seamlessly with your current treatment modalities providing clients with the skills to put the therapeutic tools you are offering them into practice.
To apply or learn more – click here
Program Overview
2 – two-day residential workshops – to begin and end the four-month training
Opening Workshop:
September 27-30, 2019 – Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn, California:
Concluding Workshop:
January 30 – February 1, 2020 – Mindful Life Program, Carbondale, Colorado:
Monthly Online Classes:
Once a month on the 4th Monday at 6 pm Mountain Time
Additional Meetings:
Distance Learning with Two 2- Day Residential Retreats
Making Mindfulness Meaningful with John Bruna and Mary Mike Haley
Making Mindfulness Meaningful: Establishing Traits that Support Long-Term Recovery
Cost: By donation (any amount). We will collect donations to A Way Out at the event. You can register below, space is limited.
About the training: All too often, mindfulness is watered down to simple practices and exercises to become more present in the moment and more aware of one’s bodily sensations. While these practices are valuable and can provide some temporary release from stress and rumination, often they are isolated from how we live our lives and other therapeutic processes and healthy habits that promote well-being. Developing the skills of living mindfully empowers you and/or your clients to develop long-term traits that allow them to integrate them into daily life in a practical and sustainable way.
About the Trainers
John Bruna
Mary Mike Haley
John Bruna is the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program™ and of Mindfulness in Recovery®. John has been in continuous recovery since 1984, had successful careers in addiction treatment and as an educator prior to spending over six years as an ordained Buddhist monastic. Drawing from his extensive training and personal experiences over three decades, John has become a leading voice in the field of mindfulness, authoring The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness and The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery, as well as presenting at TEDx and conferences throughout the country. John is for his warmth, humor, and ability to make teachings practical and accessible.
John will be presenting at the A Way Out Symposium in September and at NCAD West in October.
Mary Michael Haley, MA, LAC, RPT, CSAT – Mary Mike is the clinical director of Aspire Recovery for Women. She has been in private practice as a psychotherapist for over twenty years, specializing in family issues, addiction counseling, and post-traumatic stress. For Fourteen years Mary Mike was a senior lecturer of Sociology at Western State Colorado University. She is also the co-founder of Living Journeys, a non-profit organization helping individuals and families living with cancer in the Gunnison Valley.
Mary Mike will be presenting at Compassion Fest in August.
Training Outcomes:
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