Connecticut Mindfulness

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Classes:

 Learn how mindfulness of the present moment can allow you to deal more effectively with stress and illness.  This 8-week course, based on the University of Massachusetts Stress Reduction Clinic's acclaimed program, teaches awareness of breathing, sitting and walking meditation, the "body scan," basic yoga, and techniques for bringing mindfulness into your daily life to help you respond skillfully, rather than reactively, to stress.  

Winter, 2012 Class in Hartford: 

Dates:  Jan. 24 (orientation, required), Jan. 31, Feb. 7, (skip Feb 14), Feb 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 17 (retreat, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm), Mar. 20, Mar. 27   

Location:  Education Resource Center (ERC)  560 Hudson Street, Hartford.  Specific classroom location will be announced prior to class start

Time:  6: to 8 p.m.

Cost:  $300 (includes workbook and cds)

Instructor:  Randy Kaplan, PhD

Registration Information:  545-1888 

Spring, 2012 Class in Hartford: 

Dates:  May 1(orientation, required), May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 16 (retreat, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm), June 19, June 26  

Location:  Education Resource Center (ERC)  560 Hudson Street, Hartford.  Specific classroom location will be announced prior to class start

Time:  6: to 8 p.m.

Cost:  $300 (includes workbook and cds)

Instructor:  Randy Kaplan, PhD

Registration Information:  545-1888 

An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for Behavioral Healthcare Practitioners:

This course will provide an experiential introduction to the practice of mindfulness meditation.  Instruction and practice in both sitting and walking mindfulness meditation will be combined with a didactic presentation covering:

• Definitions of meditation from the perspective of both Western and Eastern Psychology

• Differences between mindfulness and psychotherapy
• How mindfulness can enhance one’s personal development and effectiveness as a clinician
• Review of models of therapy that have integrated mindfulness as a major intervention component

Dates: Feb 10, 2012 and May 11, 2012

Location:   Page Hall - Room 217, Ct. Valley Hosp

Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Cost: Free

Instructor:  Randy Kaplan, PhD

Registration Information:  This course is  offered to DMHAS employees or employees of DMHAS contracted organizations, however there may be slots available due to cancellations.  Contact the instructor through this website for information if you are interested.