We are thrilled to present the Professional Training Program graduating class of 2011. An exciting mix of health care professionals coming from across the Ottawa-Valley community. Our newest teacher/facilitators of Mindfulness-Based Interventions are psychologists, social workers, clinical counsellors, coaches, addictions counsellors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They committed to participating in the 8-week program as participant-observers, [...]
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Two articles that are a must-read
Here are two articles that are worthy of the read. Maia Duerr's guide on how to meditate and a publication by Mark Lau and Andrea Grabovac on a Buddhist psychological model are two works that integrate ancient teachings with current frameworks of practice and theory. Liberated Life Guide on How to Meditate Maia Duerr of Liberated Life [...]
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy – bringing mindfulness practice into the therapeutic relationship
Our colleagues at the University of California San Diego Center of Mindfulness have got their eye on the ball! Well, perhaps it's not just their eye but their entire being given they are now offering a retreat in Mindfulness in Psychotherapy for clinicians. Set in the beautiful Joshua Tree Center - and I say that as [...]
Springing into a new future
Happenings at the OMC The OMC began its Spring programming on May 4 with two MBI classes and another on May 6 focusing on burnout resiliency training. The classes are at capacity but we managed to squeeze in a couple of extra folks who really, really wanted to join up for a life change. How [...]
Using the North Star to guide our practice
Taking a mindfulness program, we acquire many skills to pay attention to our lives as it is in this moment. During and after the course, we can benefit from ways to encourage our practice to be consistent and continuous. A steady practice is beneficial for sustaining well-being and requires appropriate effort and direction in practising. [...]
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