Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, October 18 – December 13 in Gunnison, CO

Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, October 18 –  December 13, 2018 at the Here & Now Center in Gunnison, 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 of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Downloadable guided meditations
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 pm from October 18 – December 13 (** no class November 22nd)

Cost: $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 the facilitator (see organizer information).

To register: Please call or email Dusty Sylvanson

Facilitator: Dusty Sylvanson

“I am a teacher and appreciate that many people can be trained to teach curriculum. However, Dusty’s personality and demeanor makes him especially suited for teaching a course like this. I don’t know that I’ve met many people who are so naturally kind and supportive.” —Liz, Recent course participant

Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, October 2 – November 20, 2018 in Corvallis, OR

This New Year, offer yourself the gift of mindfulness. Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, October 2 – November 20, 2018 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Corvallis, OR. 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 of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Downloadable guided meditations
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm from October 2 – November 20, 2018

Cost: $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 the facilitator (see organizer information).

To register: Please call or email Dan Piquette

Facilitator: Dan Piquette

Mindfulness in Recovery® Training for Clinicians and Addiction Treatment Professionals

Learn how to integrate Mindfulness in Recovery® into your treatment model. Join us for a weekend training in beautiful Carbondale, Colorado, facilitated by John Bruna, co-founder of Mindfulness in Recovery® and Stefan Bate, Chief of Clinical Operations at Jaywalker Lodge.

The training will be facilitated by John Bruna, co-founder of the Mindful Life Program, and Stefan Bate, Clinical Director of Jaywalker Lodge.

Mindfulness in Recovery® focuses on developing mindfulness skills that can be incorporated into daily life that practical, universal, and based in the language of recovery and the recovery lifestyle. In this way, clients develop a way of living mindfully, with skills that support their recovery, based on their personal values and belief system.

MIR blends seamlessly with the 12-Step approach and can be applied effectively across all current recovery pathways. There is also a MIR Community that provides daily ongoing support with an app and members are beginning to start meetings in different parts of the country.  

Participant Benefits:

  • Certificate of 14 hours of professional development training in MIR
  • Training fulfills a prerequisite for the pathway to become a certified Mindfulness in Recovery® mindfulness teacher

Registration Includes:

  • Mindfulness in Recovery® Workbook
  • Enrollment in a 28-day online meditation training course
  • One month of Mindfulness in Recovery® Community membership
  • Discount on MIR materials 

Dates: Opening session, 7:00 pm Friday, November 2, 2018, ending at noon on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Costs: Register by Oct 1st at the early bird rate of $349. After October 1st, registration is $449.

Location: Third Street Center, 520 S. Third Street, Carbondale, Colorado

Lodging: We have a block of rooms reserved at a special room rate of $99 a night at the Comfort Inn. Mention the Mindful Life Program when booking. Offer good until rooms fill up.  Comfort Inn – Phone:(970) 963-8880. 

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More Information: For specific questions about the training or travel, contact us at [email protected] 

Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, October 22 – December 10, 2018 in Durango, CO

Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, October 22 – December 10, 2018 with MLP Certified Teacher Cindy Schmidt in Durango, CO.

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 of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

The course has dramatically improved my life.” – Recent participant

Read the full description for the 20-hour course under the Programs tab and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Monday evenings from 6 – 8:30 pm October 22 – December 10

Facilitator: Cindy Schmidt

Cost: $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 see contact information below.

*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits available for social workers, therapists, and substance abuse counselors.

*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers.

For more information on this course, please call Cindy Schmidt at 970-985-2416 or email her at [email protected].

Testimonials specific to Cindy

“My experience of the Mindful Life Foundations Course as taught by Cindy Schmidt, was exceptional. The information and guidance provided by Cindy is something that I wish I had found years ago. The effect that mindfulness has had on my life has been profound and I have so much gratitude for having found and participated in the course. I highly recommend this class as mindfulness is now one of the primary tools for that I use in this living, breathing, and changing body. I am also more present in my everyday world and practice meditation daily. Cindy is a patient, profound, heartfelt guide and does not hesitate to give of her knowledge freely to you for the purpose of bettering your own life and understanding. Five Stars, six stars, seven stars.” ~ Jason Martinez
 

“What an incredible experience!  I feel as if my life has new meaning and direction guided by principles of Mindful Living!  For years I have been intrigued by meditation but too intimidated to try.  Cindy’s gentle, guiding techniques made my introduction into meditation practice so easy and fruitful!  Each week I looked forward to reviewing the reading materials and having a small group of thoughtful, supportive class participants made coming to each session something to truly look forward to. I look forward to being a part of the Mindful Living Community, gaining more inspiration and support through the readily available resources.  For others looking to find their way into Mindfulness, I highly recommend this class!” ~Deborah Sussex

 

Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, September 30 – November 18 in Oceanside, CA

Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, September 30 – November 18, 2018 at the Oside Wellness Workshop in Oceanside, California. 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 of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Downloadable guided meditations
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Sundays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm from September 30 – November 18, 2018

Cost: $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 the facilitator (see organizer information).

To register: Please call or email Taro Thomas

Facilitator: Taro Thomas