External Workshops and Events Publications

Dartmouth Location: Mondays Beginning October 28, 6:00-7:30PM

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.

Fee: $375* (HST and 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.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER:  https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/

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

Wolfville Location: Wednesdays Beginning October 16, 2024 6:00-8:30PM

Develop the capacity for greater calm and learn practical skills in managing stress and building resilience in this 8-week program for enhanced coping.

Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Tom Wigan, Certified MBSR Teacher.

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 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.

Fee: $675* (HST and 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.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER:  https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/

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

Dartmouth Location: Beginning October 1, 2024

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.

Fee per session: $20.00 (HST included)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER:  https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/

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

Wolfville Location: Mondays Beginning September 16, 2024 9:00-10:00AM

Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.
– Jigar Gor

Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness 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.

Fee: $80 (HST included), Students and Seniors 10% discount

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER:  https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/

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

Wolfville Location: Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00-8:00PM
Dartmouth Location: Monday September 23, 2024 6:00-8:00PM

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.

Who should attend: This workshop is open to the public as well as professionals who are curious about mindfulness and would like to begin to explore it. Meditation experience is not required, all are welcome!
Please note, mindfulness is an innate capacity that exists in all of us and is free from any religion or faith.
Fee: $45 or PWYC (HST included)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENT or to

REGISTER:  https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/

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

TWO-PART WORKSHOP SERIES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Due to overwhelming interest and positive reviews from past attendees, we are thrilled to announce the return of our popular workshop series Working with Emotions in Psychotherapy. This series is designed for mental health professionals from various training backgrounds who wish to acquire specialized skills in working with emotions in psychotherapy.

Through these workshops, you will learn evidence-based skills to work with emotional processes in clients struggling with various mental health issues. These skills can be integrated into any psychotherapeutic approach. Each workshop stands alone and registration in both workshops is not required. APNS members receive a 10% discount.  Please contact us for details.

WORKSHOP 1: WORKING WITH EMOTIONS IN DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

with Dr. Leslie Greenberg

Date: October 31 – November 1, 2024

Time: 11:00AM – 2:15PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

LIVE VIA ZOOM

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting individuals worldwide. Participants will learn how to conceptualize and work with the emotional processes involved in the development and maintenance of: self-critical/shame-based depression; loneliness/abandonment-based depression; social anxiety; generalized anxiety disorder; and secondary symptomatic anxiety.  

WORKSHOP 2: ASSESS, REGULATE, ACTIVATE, AND TRANSFORM EMOTIONS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

with Dr. Leslie Greenberg & Dr. Serine Warwar

Date: December 6-7, 2024

Time: 11:00AM – 2:15PM (Eastern Standard Time)

LIVE VIA ZOOM

Emotions play a fundamental role in the development and maintenance of mental health issues. This workshop will help participants increase their skills in assessing emotions (primary/secondary, adaptive/maladaptive, productive/unproductive) and learn interventions to regulate, activate, and transform unproductive emotional states. 

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