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CURRENT CLASSES

Please contact instructors directly for class information and registration

Deeper Mindfulness: Exploring Feeling Tone

With Tom Heah, M.Sc. (OT) & Stephany Berinstein, M.Sc. (OT)
Jan. 15 – Mar. 4, 2024 

This newly developed course is for people who have taken a previous mindfulness course, including MindfulnessBSR or MBCT, and want to deepen their practice. Developed by Mark Williams (a co-developer of MBCT) and his colleagues, this course will enable participants to explore an important aspect of mindfulness meditation, feeling tone, that can be a tipping point from one state into another, from calmness to reactivity and vice versa.

Suitable for those with some mindfulness meditation experience who wish to
deepen their practice and to alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, and beginners who wish to learn about and practice an important aspect of mindfulness. 
 
Date: Eight consecutive Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  
Location: Online, through Zoom interactive video.
Zoom link will be sent out on registration.

Fees: $350 – includes online manual. Full and partial scholarship available for people on limited income. Occupational Therapist fees are covered by some extended health plans, and may be income tax deductible.
 
More information: https://www.mindfulnessinaction.ca/deeper-mindfulness-exploring-feeling-tones/
 
To register, please contact Tom Heah at tom@mindfulnessinaction.ca

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)​

with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, UMass Certified MBSR Teacher and Recognized Trainer

Offered online through live interactive video.
January 17 – March 6, 2024 

Eight consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST (with exception to the first and last session that are 3 hours).  Plus, an option for one All-Day retreat on Saturday, February 17th (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST).

 

For information and to register please visit https://www.drkasimalmashat.com, or https://centreformindfulness.ca

 

Contact Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat at 604-771-0579 or info@drkasimalmashat.com

 

Some extended health plans may cover Psychological Services for BC Residents.  None-reimbursed Psychologist fees are considered a medical expense and can be used to contribute to the tax-deductible amount according to Canada Revenue Agency.

MBSR 2:  Deeper Mindfulness - Exploring Feeling Tone

With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, UMass Certified MBSR Teacher & Recognized Trainer

Offered online through live interactive video.
January 18 – March 7, 2024 

Eight consecutive Thursday evenings, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm PST.  Plus, an option of one All-Day retreat.

This eight-week program was developed by Mark Williams and is intended to help graduates of the MBSR and MBCT program to you cultivate, sustain and deepen mindful awareness, day by day.

For information and to register please visit https://www.drkasimalmashat.com, or https://centreformindfulness.ca

 

Contact Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat at 604-771-0579 or info@drkasimalmashat.com

 

Some extended health plans may cover Psychological Services for BC Residents.  None-reimbursed Psychologist fees are considered a medical expense and can be used to contribute to the tax-deductible amount according to Canada Revenue Agency.

IN PERSON MINDFULNESS BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT)

To manage Anxiety and Depression

With Brett Peterson, MA, RCC and /or Marian Smith, MA, RCC, Certified MBSR teachers

January 22 to March 18, 2023

Eight consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, plus a six-hour mini retreat on Saturday, March 9th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. NO CLASS on Family Day, February 18.

 

This class will be offered in person at 3263 Heather Street between West 16th and 17th with all the precautions listed below.

In this program, we integrate cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with mindfulness practices. With practice, you will begin to develop a different and more compassionate relationship to negative thoughts, moods, feelings, and body sensations that significantly lowers rumination, anxiety, and depressive relapse.

For information including course fees and registration please go to www.mindful-living.ca

If you have questions after reading the website, please contact Marian by phone: 604-787-6100 or email: mindfullivingbc@gmail.com.

Please register early as class size is limited, and you can check availability on our website. Some extended health plans may provide coverage for the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, please check with your individual plan. A flexible payment schedule is available and there are two limited subsidies per class.

Covid 19 precautions: everyone must wear a well-fitting mask. The room is a spacious 400 ft.² with room to physically distance. It will be ventilated to the outdoors and through a HEPA filter. Class size is limited.

IN PERSON MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)

With Brett Peterson, MA, RCC and /or Marian Smith, MA, RCC, Certified MBSR teachers

January 23 to March 12, 2024

Eight consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm, plus a six-hour mini retreat on Saturday, March 9th from 10am to 4pm.

This course will be offered in person at 3263 Heather Street between West 16th and 17th with all the precautions listed below.

For information including course fees and registration please go to www.mindful-living.ca

If you have questions after reading the website, please contact Marian by phone: 604-787-6100 or email: mindfullivingbc@gmail.com.

Please register early as class size is limited, and you can check availability on our website. Some extended health plans may provide coverage for the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor, please check with your individual plan. A flexible payment schedule is available and there are two limited subsidies per class.

Covid 19 precautions: The room is a spacious 400 ft.² with room to physically distance. It will be ventilated to the outdoors and through a HEPA filter. Class size is limited.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

With Dr. Yaari Dyer, R. Psych, Certified MBSR Facilitator

February 4th - March 31st, 2024

Nine Sundays: Feb 4 – Mar 10th, March 24th, March 31st from 10 AM to 12.30; Plus a full day retreat on Sunday March 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Location of classes and retreat: Kitsilano venue, spacious 500 sq ft, with room to physically distance. 

Payment: There will be an early bird price if payment by Jan 4th, 2024

Free MBSR Orientation/Information sessions by Zoom on Nov 4th or Dec 10th.

Some extended health plans may cover Psychological Services for BC residents. Non-reimbursed psychologist fees are considered a medical expense and can be used to contribute to the tax-deductible amount according to Canada Revenue Agency. 

More information about the course, and also the free Orientation session by Zoom, please email dyerpsych@gmail.com

5-Day Online Mindfulness Meditation Retreat

March 22 to March 27, 2024

March 22nd                      (4:00 pm to 6:30 pm PST)

March 23rd -  26th           (6:30 am to 6:30 pm PST)

March 27                          (6:30 am to 9:30 am PST)

 

This traditional insight mindfulness meditation retreat will offer silent periods of sitting and walking meditation as well times for practice discussions. 

 

The online retreat will be facilitated by Bob Stahl and Kasim Al-Mashat.  It is suitable for anyone wishing to deepen their practice and cultivate further understanding of mindfulness meditation.  The retreat is open to all levels (beginner to experienced meditators).  

 

Please note: This 5-Day Retreat fulfils the retreat requirement that is part of the MBSR teacher training.  Continuing Education will be available. 

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)​

with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, UMass Certified MBSR Teacher and Recognized Trainer

Offered online through live interactive video.

May 1 to June 27, 2024

Eight consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST (with exception to the first and last session that are 3 hours).  Plus, one All-Day retreat on Saturday, June 8th (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST).

 

For information and to register please visit https://www.drkasimalmashat.com, or https://centreformindfulness.ca

 

Contact Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat at 604-771-0579 or info@drkasimalmashat.com

 

Some extended health plans may cover Psychological Services for BC Residents.  None-reimbursed Psychologist fees are considered a medical expense and can be used to contribute to the tax-deductible amount according to Canada Revenue Agency.

INDIVIDUAL MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) 

Online & In-Person with Brandi Matheson. This program can start at any time.

This program follows the same structure, curriculum and format as a group eight-week MBSR Program in a flexible and more intimate learning environment.

Nine consecutive 90 minute sessions (with exception to the first session which is 60 minutes). Plus one self-retreat between the sixth and seventh session.

For information including course fees, application process, and course format and structure please go to www.brandimatheson.com
If you have questions after reading the website, please contact Brandi by phone: 604-309-9634 or email: connect@brandimatheson.com.

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