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September 2020
Mindfulness in Medicine — Foundations of Theory and Practice for Physicians and their Partners
Foundations of Theory and Practice Learn mindfulness skills for yourself and your patients, just steps from the stunning wild beaches of Vancouver Island’s West Coast…. Join us in beautiful Tofino, BC for this Foundations workshop which explores the theory and practice of mindfulness and meditation for physicians and for their partners. We will explore the unique challenges of medicine and learn tools of stress management, communication and self care to bring into our personal and professional lives. Objectives…
Find out more »Mindfulness in Medicine — A Meditation Retreat for Health Professionals
Mindfulness in Medicine — A Retreat September 30, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - October 5, 2020 @ 1:00 pm A Retreat For Health Professionals Deepen your experience and practice of mindfulness and meditation amidst the beauty and quietude of Vancouver Island The culture and practice of health care offers unique challenges to us in terms of self care and wellness. This can lead to unhealthy stress, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and burnout.…
Find out more »October 2020
Mindful Parenting — Part 1: Navigating uncertainty and change
COVID-19 has been a time a many challenges and, perhaps, some blessings. As our children return to school and many of us return to work, uncertainty and fear can threaten to overwhelm us. With physical distancing recommendations some of us have lost some of our social supports as well as other aspects of our self care. This 2 hour virtual workshop presents a framework of mindfulness and self compassion in order to learn practical skills to help us drop in…
Find out more »Mindful Parenting Part 1 — Navigating Uncertainty and Change
COVID-19 has been a time a many challenges and, perhaps, some blessings. As our children return to school and many of us return to work, uncertainty and fear can threaten to overwhelm us. With physical distancing recommendations some of us have lost some of our social supports as well as other aspects of our self care. This 2 hour virtual workshop presents a framework of mindfulness and self compassion in order to learn practical skills to help us drop in…
Find out more »November 2020
Mindful Parenting Part 2– Caring for Ourselves is Caring for Our Children
We, as parents, have many responsibilities and time pressures in our lives as we balance family, relationships, work and self care. At the end of the day or week, we can easily feel overwhelmed or exhausted, and feel like we have no time for ourselves. Lack of self care can easily become a habit as we hide behind our busyness and responsibility, slipping into irritability, anxiety or depression. This 2…
Find out more »Mindful Parenting Part 2 — Caring for Ourselves is Caring for Our Children
We, as parents, have many responsibilities and time pressures in our lives as we balance family, relationships, work and self care. At the end of the day or week, we can easily feel overwhelmed or exhausted, and feel like we have no time for ourselves. Lack of self care can easily become a habit as we hide behind our busyness and responsibility, slipping into irritability, anxiety or depression. This 2 hour virtual workshop presents a framework of mindfulness and self…
Find out more »April 2021
Mindfulness in Medicine — Foundations of Theory and Practice for Physicians and Partners
WORKSHOP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS Foundations of Theory and Practice Learn mindfulness skills for yourself and your patients, just steps from the stunning wild beaches of Vancouver Island’s West Coast…. Join us in beautiful Tofino, BC for this Foundations workshop which explores the theory and practice of mindfulness and meditation for physicians and for their partners. We will explore the unique challenges of medicine and learn tools of stress management, communication and self care to bring…
Find out more »May 2021
Mindfulness in Medicine — An Online Retreat
These times of pandemic has presented unprecedented busyness and challenge to us as health professionals. While we have risen to the challenge, we have also experienced the trauma that can arise inwitnessing the suffering of so many within the container of our own physical and emotional fatigue. Retreat offers a crucial space and time to unplug from our myriad responsibilities in order to focus upon healing and refuge. During times of challenge we are called upon to adjust and refocus…
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