SoulBeing

The Neuroscience of stress and wellness series by Dr Safia Debar
2021-10-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ME
The first Monday of every month. RQ by Dr Debar. We will cover stress management, mindfulness, resilience, relationships and lots more!

About this Event

This series of talks aim to distill down some of the latest evidence base on stress management, positive psychology, mindulness and neuroplasticity. We will cover relaxation techniques, the neuroscience of stress, the neuroscience of connection, relationships, attachment theory, mindfulness, meditation and lots more.
Dr Safia Debar is a private GP with an interest in Stress Management and Neuroplasticty. She is the only doctor in the UK who runs the Harvard Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course.
She set up RQ wellness as the traditional medical model of care wasn’t enough and she wanted to adopt an integrative hollistic approach to health.
By learning about your brain, how it works best and how to manage your mind you will be able to create an authentic way of living, thinking and being.
For more information please visit RQ wellness
When you register for our talks you will be subscribed to our fortnightly newsletter which is packed with practical info you can apply to your daily life.

SCHEDULE 2020-21
6th July: The worst of COVID is over…What now?
What have we learnt about ourselves? What will we take forward? How do we manage the ongoing uncertainty?
Series on relaxation techniques
– 3rd August: Meditation for skeptics
– 7th Sept: Mindful or Mindless
– 12th Oct: How to start Meditating
2nd Nov: Gratitude: what’s the big deal
Sleep: whats the secret
– 7th Dec: Part 1
– 11th Jan 2021: Part 2
1st Feb: The neuroscience of stress management
– 1st March: How and where do I start?
– 5th April: What is my 1%?
Series on Nutrition
– 3rd May: Nutrition and the brain: the gut brain axis, they are more than just friends
– 7th June: Why can’t I manage my weight?
– 5th July: Developing a good relationship with food
The social connection series
– 2nd Aug: The neuroscience of connection
– 6th Sept: Attachment theory
– 11th Oct: Relationships: science or art?
– 1st Nov: The neuroscience of social support
– 6th Dec: The pursuit of happiness

Summer Sol Series Outdoor Yoga at Bunker Hill
2021-10-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Square, Boston, MA, 02129
Join Emily and Whole Health Wellness for an all-levels outdoor yoga class at Bunker Hill every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 PM through 10/26.

About this event

Yoga has been a formative force in Emily’s life from a young age. As a child growing up in South Boston, Emily attended yoga classes alongside her mom and cousin. She soon found a sense of belonging amongst the welcoming community and an ability to tap into her own strength through the physical practice. Encouraged by the non-competitive nature of yoga, Emily began to view the yoga studio as a playground- a place to go to be fully present, laugh and play with friends, and challenge her skills without any pressure to be perfect.
After many years of play and practice, Emily took the dive into teaching upon completing her RYT 200 hr in 2020 with Todd Skoglund and David Vendetti and Advanced Mat Pilates certification with Antonio Aniello in 2019. Emily encourages students to meet themselves where they are and strongly believes in the celebration of trying just as much as the celebration of succeeding.

Whole Health Wellness, offers customized employee wellness programs with a holistic approach. Services include (but aren’t limited to): virtual and on-site fitness, mindfulness, and meditation classes, nutrition counseling and workshops, healthy cooking demos and lunch & learns, health coaching, workplace wellness challenges, and corporate wellness retreats. Learn more at www.whwusa.com

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Training Intensive
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-26 | CHA Center for Mindfulness & Compassion, 1035 Cambridge Street, Suite 21A, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
September 21-26, 2021 | Live Online
Offered through Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) Department of Postgraduate Medical Education in collaboration with the CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto.
Instructors

Patricia Rockman, MD, CCFP, FCFP (LEFT) Carl Fulwiler, MD, PhD (RIGHT)

Christina Luberto, PhD (LEFT) Blakie Sahay, BA, BscOT, MEd (RIGHT)

LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE

Waltham's 2nd Mental Health Awareness Event
2021-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02452
A day of mental wellness activities to break the stigma and raise awareness. Join us for food, activities, dancing, networking and more!

About this event

Beautifully Simply You and Waltham Partnership for Youth are excited to host Waltham’s 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Event on September 18 (Rain date September 19) from 11-3 on Waltham Common!

In 2019, we had over 30 mental health organizations with resource tables, several mental health and wellness activities and art projects, yoga, zumba, and several informative workshops! We are excited to do it all over again, showcasing two of the biggest hits from last year, the self-love garden and “If You Truly Knew Me Wall” again and lots of new activities as well! There will also be food, music, dancing and opportunities to learn about resources in the community!

We will also host 4 workshops throughout the event:
Minding Your Mind Youth Speaker 11:15 AM-12:00 PM: A powerful message of inspiration and hope based on a youth’s experience coping with their mental health issues. A real life account aims to reduce stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues.
7 Ways to Feel Happier, Instantly! Pam Garramone, M.Ed. Positive Psychology Speaker, 12:15-1:00 PM: In this interactive presentation, participants learn about Positive Psychology, the Science of Happiness, and how happiness can give you the advantage you seek in your work and personal life. Participants learn practical, science-based strategies to increase their productivity, joy, happiness and wellbeing. When we feel better, we do better. Learn how to capitalize on the happiness advantage to improve performance and maximize potential for yourself and your relationships at work and home.
Mindfulness Workshop, Minding Your Mind 1:15-2:00 PM: Expert mindfulness instructor, Linda Price, introduces the benefits of mindfulness and teaches individuals specific practice to create an environment that promotes productivity, reduces stress and anxiety, and teaches the value of focus and resilience. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to and relating with what is happening around us, moment by moment. While the practice may sound simple, its effect can be profound.
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Workshop 2:15-3:00 PM: In Massachusetts, more than 600 people die by suicide each year – one person every 15 hours. Do you know how to help someone in crisis? With the help of Samaritans’ suicide prevention workshop, you will learn about risk factors, resiliency, and how to befriend those in need.

Want to get involved?
You can find out how to sign up to volunteer, attend a workshop, host a resource table or be an event sponsor all on our event website: http://bit.ly/NotAloneInWaltham
Together, we can break the stigma, empower others to get help, and remind others that we are never alone. We look forward to seeing you in September!

#NotAloneinWaltham

A very special thank you for funding received from the Mass Cultural Council Grant that has made this event possible!
Thank you to our sponsors: Boston Children’s Hospital, Wims & Associates, Advocates & American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Pam Garramone, Jessica Foley, LMHC, Flush Toilet Services, Hannaford Supermarket, Hope Ave Therapy, and Lilia Flores

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
2021-09-18 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:30 | CHA Center for Mindfulness & Compassion, 1035 Cambridge Street, Suite 21A, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
Live Online Summer and Fall Course Details Below!
Description
Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life. It is a way of taking charge of your life, a way of doing something for yourself that no one else can do for you – consciously and systematically working with your own stress, pain, illness, and the challenges and demands of everyday life. Restoring within yourself a balanced sense of well-being requires increased awareness of all aspects of self, including body and mind, heart and soul. Mindfulness-based stress reduction is intended to ignite this inner capacity and infuse your life with awareness.
MBSR is an 8-week program that provides you with tools to help you cultivate greater mindfulness in your day-to-day life. Each session is highly participatory, and the training encompasses a wide array of mindfulness practices, including sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating and mindful communication.
Decades of published research indicates that the majority of people who complete the MBSR course report:
• Increased well-being and happiness
• Less stress and anxiety
• Strengthened immune system
• Less emotional reactivity
• Greater focus and cognitive flexibility
• Greater empathy and compassion
• Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms
• Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain
MBSR is for everyone. No meditation experience is required. The only requirement is the desire for greater awareness, balance, ease, and happiness. Participants will complete a background form and connect with instructors.

Summer Course Details

Orientation: July 6, 6-8:30 pm (ET)
8-Week Course: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 6-8:30pm (ET)
Retreat Day: Saturday, August 21 | 9 am – 4 pm (ET) (Note: the Retreat Day takes place live online as well.)
Platform: Zoom – You will be provided a Zoom link and instructions upon registration.
Course Rate:

Early Bird through June 6: $600
Regular Registration from June 7 through July 6: $650

Instructor:

Natalia Cepeda, MA
Register For Summer Course Here

Fall Course Details

Orientation: September 11, 9-11:30 am (ET)
8-Week Course: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6
Time: 9-11:30 am (ET)
Retreat Day: Sunday, October 24 | 9 am – 4 pm (ET) (Note: the Retreat Day takes place live online as well.)
Platform: Zoom – You will be provided a Zoom link and instructions upon registration.
Course Rate:

Early Bird through August 11: $600
Regular Registration from August 12 through September 11: $650

Instructor:

Bryan Cadel, JD

Register For Fall Course Here

Evaluation Surveys
In order to enhance our quality of care, we ask all participants to fill out a demographics form and a 15-minute self-assessment survey before starting the program and then another 15-minute survey and program evaluation form after the program. Your support in answering these surveys will help us better understand the effects of the course on your mental and emotional well-being. At the end of the course, you can request a personalized report. The program evaluation is critical for everyone who takes the program whether the experience was pleasant or unpleasant, so we can ensure we can continue to improve the programs at CMC.
If you finish the surveys before and after the program, you will receive a 10% discount on our next offering. You can choose to use the discount or pass it on to your friends and family.
For scholarship recipients, since our scholarship spots are very competitive, the scholarship is contingent on your completing the surveys before and after the program. You can receive a $20 rebate back if you complete both surveys. This will also help us demonstrate the impact of the scholarship program and ensure that it remains available for others in the future.
Thank you for your understanding and please contact us at cmc@challiance.org if you have any questions.
Scholarships & Discounts
From the generosity of our community, a limited number of scholarships and discounts are available. Please apply for a scholarship or contact us for a discount code before registering.

Need-Based Scholarships: complete the application at www.chacmc.org/scholarship.
15% Discounts available for members of Tufts and Harvard Pilgrim – contact us at cmc@challiance.org to learn more.
50% Discounts available for CHA Staff and Patients – contact us at cmc@challiance.org to learn more.

REGISTER HERE

September Wellness Fair
2021-09-12 14:00 - 20:00 | Artifakt Studios, 1132 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA, 01605
Join Shamanism for the People for a September Wellness Fair that will include live music, yoga, cacao, shamanic drumming & ecstatic dance!

About this event

Join Shamanism for the People for a September Wellness Fair at the new Artifakt Studios in Worcester Massachusetts. Get together with like minded individuals for an afternoon of mindfulness, movement, ceremony, and dance.
Learn more about Artifakt Studios
1132 Pleasant St in Worcester Massachusetts
Shamanism for the People was birthed during the late summer of 2020 and has been holding space for others to uncover their path towards personal well-being. The community is rooted in traditions such as buddhism, metaphysics, shamanism, hindu mythology, zen, and always welcoming in others.
What’s on schedule for The September Wellness Fair?
Yoga & Meditation 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
with Christopher Peña
To open up our event we will be sharing in a movement practice. This Yoga practice will allow us to access our well of creativity. Yoga by definition means union. Our intention for the practice will be to ground into our bodies while also opening us up through the combination of breath and movement.
Surrender to the sounds of Musical Mandalas and let the rhythm take you on a journey. Chris designs his yoga classes to be accessible for any practitioner. His guidance will create safety in the body and a surrender of the soul.
Learn more about Christopher
Cacao Ceremony
with Rachel Goldberg
Join Rachel as she opens up the container of the heart and holds space for you to be yourself. The Ceremony will include a cup of Cacao which has been sourced from its native land in Peru. This particular strain is also known as the Chuncho bean. This is Chocolate in its pure form. In Mayan Tradition it is said to be the fruit of the gods.
In this container the space is held for you to be seen, heard, understood, and accepted for the human that you are.
Learn more about Rachel
More information about Cacao
Shamanic Drumming
With Kay Tummino
Have you ever experienced a drum circle before? During this experience we will surrender to the Rhythm of the heart that beats throughout our planet. These experiences can create visualizations, healing, and a release of stored trauma.
Learn more about Kay
The Art of Holding Space
Throughout our lives we may find ourselves in situations where we hold space for another to share what is going on in their life. During this workshop we will talk about the importance of being able to sit with another person and let them be seen, heard, and understood. All of our life experiences are valid and we have the opportunity to create a safe container for others to be their authentic self, without any judgment.
& more surpises 🙂
Ecstatic Dance 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
with Dj Dustin Rosata & Ecstatic Dance MA
We close out our Wellness Fair with the opportunity to freely express yourself through dance. There are limitless possibilities in the way that you move to the music and this is certainly the space to explore. The idea behind ecstatic dance is to surrender to the rhythm and let the music take you over. We will be introducing mindfulness prompts to assist in deepening our presence.
Check out DJ Dustin Rosata
Ecstatic Dance MA

Mindfulness Training for Primary Care (MTPC) Group Leader Training
2021-09-09 - 2021-09-13 | CHA Center for Mindfulness & Compassion, 1035 Cambridge Street, Suite 21A, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
November 9 – 13, 2021 | Live Online
Description: Mindfulness Training in Primary Care (MTPC) Group Leader Training is a 5-day experiential group leader training with a mix of didactic, individual, and small group exercises designed to help attendees learn basic mindfulness group leading skills for clinical settings, and build the foundation to deliver Mindfulness Training for Primary Care (MTPC), the 8-week, trauma-informed, therapeutic mindfulness intervention. MTPC is an insurance-reimbursable mindfulness program shown to be effective for helping primary care patients with anxiety, depression, stress and/or who are coping with chronic illness increase their capacity for health behavior change, self-compassion, body awareness, and emotion regulation. This training is appropriate for professionals in the health care, community health, education, mindfulness research, mindfulness intervention, and leadership fields.
The MTPC intervention is based on the curriculum for Mindfulness Training for Living Well (MTLW), which can be adapted for delivery in primary care, mental health, and diverse community-based settings.
Prerequisites:

Having taken Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Resilience (MBCT-R), or Mindfulness Training for Living Well (MTLW).

APPLY HERE

Some of our instructors include:

Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD

Zayda Vallejo, MLitt

Todd Griswold, MD

Richa Gawande, PhD

Sasha Oxnard, MD, MPH

Kiera Fredericksen, LICSW

Laura Warren, MD

Get Movin on the Lawn Exercise Series, Tai Chi/Qigong Class
2021-09-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Loring Greenough House, 12 South Street, Boston, MA, 02130
Tai Chi/Qigong Class on the grounds at Loring Greenough House

About this event

Qigong, or the movement of Qi (energy/life force) through the body, is the foundation of tai chi. Using simple, standing movements, we’ll explore the body/mind connection, how breath is central to this connection, and experience stress release. From the Chen style, we’ll also practice some simple agility movements. Suitable for beginners, or practitioners of any level.
Led by Loring Greenough member, Laura Smeaton.
This Class will take place on the following dates in 2021: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11 and September 8. In the event of cancelation due to weather, registrants will be notified via email.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, class attendees must wear a mask and are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines which specify remaining no less than six feet apart from others.
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED.
Due to SD guidelines, there is a strict cap on class attendance – only 30 participants will be allowed. No walk-ins.
This Event is part of our Get Movin’ on The Lawn series sponsored by The Muncey Group
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a Covid-19 waiver to sign when you arrive at this event. If you would like to read the form ahead of time, you can view it here.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Course
2021-08-03 12:00 - 14:15 | ME
See Below for More Information on Two Live Online Summer and Fall MSC Courses!
Course Description
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Click here to view an overview of the themes explored over the 8 weeks and learning objectives and outcomes. MSC is an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion, co-developed by Dr. Christopher Germer, a senior advisor of our CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. We welcome you to explore Mindful Self-Compassion tools and resources, including guided meditation and a course overview, through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) website.
We published 2 papers investigating the effects of a brief self-compassion training on neural responses during pain and self-criticism among people with chronic low back pain. Learn more here.
The summer course counts as a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion In Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program.

Summer MSC Course

8-Week Course: Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
Time: Noon – 2:15pm (ET)
Retreat Day: Saturday, September 11, 1-4 pm (ET) (Note: the Retreat Day takes place live online as well.)
Course Rate:

Early Bird through July 3: $600
Regular Registration from July 4 through August 3: $650

Platform: Zoom
Instructors: (Please click on their photos to learn more about their biographies)

Lisa Kim, MA

Susie Fairchild, MA

Fall MSC Course

8-Week Course: Tuesdays, October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7
Time: 4-6:15 pm (ET)
Retreat Day: Saturday, November 20, 9am – 12pm (ET) (Note: the Retreat Day takes place live online as well.)
Course Rate:

Early Bird through September 12: $600
Regular Registration from September 13 through October 12: $650

Platform: Zoom
Instructors: (Please click on their photos to learn more about their biographies)

Jorge Armesto, PhD, Ed.M. RYT

Yasemin Isler, MA

Register For Summer MSC Here

Register For Fall MSC Here

Meet the Doulas
2021-08-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | ME
Meet our Doulas Event

During Covid-19 our event will be virtual.
This event is for those considering hiring a doula for birth support or postpartum support. If you want to learn about doulas or you want to get to know our team, this event is for you.
This is a free event. Space is limited. Please let us know you’re coming by filling out the registration form below. You will receive an email confirmation with more details about the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunset SUP Yoga Workshop with Lisa Faia
2021-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts looking for a way to freshen up your yoga practice. It’s time to take your practice out on the water and enjoy the summer sunset. During this workshop you’ll get a brief overview on how to paddle before taking a short paddle to the anchor spot. The Yoga practice will be a flow class with a strong emphasis of linking breath to movement. This class will focus on core strength and balance to help keep you grounded on your board. This class is suited for all levels and requires no paddleboard experience. Come take your practice to a playful new level.
The workshop meets at Fisherman’s Beach in Swampscott. You’ll be fitted for your gear and given a basic SUP 101 overview by SUP East Coast Style.Workshop is presented by SUP East Coast Style.
Pre-registration is required for this workshop.
Cost: $35
Arrival time: 15 minutes early
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel your reservation, your account at Dark Star Yoga will be credited. You can for use the credit for another SUP Workshop or any other workshop offered by Dark Star Yoga.
Refunds will only be issued due to weather cancellations. NO refunds on missed reservations, you will be be charged if you don’t cancel ahead of time.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Skills for Resilience During COVID-19 (MBCT-R)
2021-06-30 17:30 | ME
MBCT skills for addressing depression and anxiety – and staying well
Two Live Online Courses Starting in June! More Details Below!
Resilience is the ability to respond to adversity, something we all need in these challenging times.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based educational program shown to prevent depressive relapse and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. MBCT combines the practice of mindfulness with practical tools from cognitive therapy.
In MBCT-R, you will learn skills for responding to the anxiety and emotional challenges arising from our current situation. Through the practice of mindfulness you will learn to engage the body, mind and heart to relate differently to challenging thoughts and emotional distress, and to help you to care for yourself and cultivate resilience.
This live online program allows participants to engage with the instructor(s) and with each other. Please see below for testimonials.
Please note that these two MBCT-R courses will be recorded. Some participants are part of a research study which requires that recordings of the leader teaching are reviewed as part of the research. Individual private breakout sessions with peers will not be recorded. Your consent to be recorded during the large group is required, so if you do not feel comfortable with this requirement, you will not be able to participate in this group and we suggest you consider another CMC group. There will be an opportunity to participate in MBCT-R without the requirement for recording in several months when the research study is completed.

June 30 – August 25 Course

June 1 – July 20 Course

Dates: Tuesdays, 6/1 – 7/20, 2021
Time: 5:30-7:45 pm (ET)
Online platform: Zoom
Retreat: Saturday, July 17, 9am – 1pm (ET)
(After Class 7)
Instructor: Kiera Fredericksen, LICSW

Kiera Fredericksen, LICSW

Dates: Wednesdays, 6/30 – 8/25, 2021 (Skip 8/11)
Time: 5:30-7:45 pm (ET)
Online platform: Zoom
Retreat: Saturday, August 7, 9am – 1pm (ET)
(After Class 6)
Instructors: Carl Fulwiler, MD, PhD and Stephanie Palacios, PsyD, MFT

Carl Fulwiler, MD, PhD and Stephanie Palacios, PsyD, MFT

Register For June 1 Course Here

Register For June 30 Course Here

Cost

Course rate for non-CHA patients and staff: $650
CHA patients and staff enrolled in CHAMindWell Community Mental Wellness Program may be able to take MBCT-R for free. If you want to take the course for free, please enroll in CHAMindWell. If CHA patients are eligible, then they will get a discount code to register when free CHAMindWell spots are available.

Complete weekly 4-minute confidential computerized questionnaires for 8 weeks while participating in mental wellness programs.
Complete monthly 30-minute confidential computerized interviews for up to a year.
CHA’s full clinical resources and medical record may be consulted for CHA patients in order to ensure that the program is the right choice. Any information will be maintained following HIPAA guidelines for privacy.

50% discounts for CHA staff and patients who are not enrolled in the CHAMindWell Program – Please contact us at cmc@challiance.org for the discount codes before registering.

Discounts and Scholarships
From the generosity of our community, a limited number of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Discount Scholarships are available with a $550 off discount. Complete the application at www.chacmc.org/bipoc-scholarship before registering for a reduced rate of $100. We will get back to you about the status of your scholarship request.
Participant Testimonials
“I wanted to express my deep, deep gratitude for this fantastic class. I have gotten so much out of the past 8 weeks, and I know I owe that to your thoughtful presence and compassionate leadership. Class gave me the scaffolding to do some really transformative work which I hope to continue for years to come.”
“The group has helped me to accept and let go.”
“I would not miss this group. I loved it. It helped me feel less judgmental towards myself and others.”
“The class has been helpful in reframing my thoughts and has given me ways to redirect my energy to much more
enjoyable things.”

“Thanks again for the guidance and compassion that you and Kiera offered during the workshop. it was an invaluable experience that has already helped in a variety of situations and I’m grateful to have acquired these tools. I have been most amazed by my ability to be in the moment, not an easy thing for me. …. I never imagined being able to slow myself down long enough to choose how to think and feel about a given situation instead of staying trapped in the “default settings” of mental and physical panic. Or that certain patterns of thought and feeling weren’t personal failings but simply the best way I knew how to manage. These realizations seem so basic and simple, but were anything but. Thank you for helping me get out of my own way.”

CMC Mindfulness and Compassion Grand Rounds
2021-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | ME
Our Center for Mindfulness and Compassion is excited to announce our 2020-2021 CMC Mindfulness and Compassion Grand Rounds at Harvard Medical School (HMS)!
The CMC Mindfulness and Compassion Grand Rounds has 3 main aims:

Disseminate information about new cutting edge science and impactful clinical research findings
Highlight best practices for enhancing the efficacy, accessibility, and safety of mindfulness and compassion delivery and applications for population mental health
Provide opportunities for healthcare provider self-care and burnout prevention

The CMC Grand Rounds presentations will be held twice monthly live online via Zoom and will be accessible across Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and members of the CMC community.
One Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be available for physicians with CHA or HMS affiliations if they attend the events live. CEs for psychology, social work and nursing are not available at this time. The CE application for future lectures is in progress.
Missed our previous Grand Rounds? Sign up to get the link to the recordings here.

June Grand Rounds

Mindfulness (-Based Cognitive Therapy) for Life: Ancient Wisdom meets Modern Psychology in the Contemporary World

REGISTER HERE

Date: Monday, June 21, 2021
Time: 1-2pm (ET)
Presenter: Dr. Willem Kuyken

One Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be available for physicians with Cambridge Health Alliance or Harvard Medical School affiliations if they attend the events live. Please fill out this attendance attestation form from 1-4pm (ET) on Monday, June 21.
Understanding and training the human mind has long been a driving force for ancient contemplative traditions and, more recently, for psychology. In the last forty years mindfulness-based programs have sought to provide a way to bring together ancient wisdom, modern psychology and the best available science to teach greater understanding of the human mind as well as the skills for effective action.
One of these programmes, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was first developed to address one of the world’s most pressing public health challenges – depression. Depression affects some 230 million people across the world and will likely affect one billion at some point during their lifetime. MBCT uses psychological understanding of depression to help people learn the skills that can prevent depressive relapse and recurrence. Numerous randomized controlled trials have demonstrated it is effective, at least as effective as anti-depressant medication. We are learning about how it works and using this to enhance its effectiveness. MBCT is increasingly accessible around the world. In short, the science of MBCT’s effectiveness, mechanisms, scalability and implementation is coming of age.
It is becoming increasingly clear that MBCT also teaches foundational skills of attention and self-regulation that can be used to unlock human capital and support flourishing. Our work in Oxford has adapted MBCT to begin to support different groups of people (e.g., students, teachers and health care professionals), in different contexts (e.g., education, workplaces, prisons) learn skills to support their well-being and effectiveness. The evidence for MBCT’s broader acceptability, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is growing.
Willem Kuyken is the Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre. His work focuses on depression and its prevention and treatment. In particular, his research examines how mindfulness and mindfulness-based programs can prevent depression and enhance human potential across the lifespan. Dr. Kuyken has published more than 100 journal articles, including key papers on the effectiveness, mechanisms, and implementation of mindfulness-based programs. Together with Christina Feldman, he wrote Mindfulness – Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology, published in 2019 by Guilford Press. He is currently writing a Mindfulness for Life workbook and teacher manual, to be published in 2022 and 2023 respectively, also with Guilford Press.

Meditations & Conversations of Healing via ZOOM
2021-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Dragonfly Wellness Center, 176 Jackson Road, Devens, MA, 01434
Join grief & spiritual counselor Karen Campbell for Meditations & Conversations of Healing.
Healing meditations will be dedicated to the experiences of healing after loss, recognizing that we experience many different types of loss. Meditations will include inspirational readings, guided meditations and time for quiet reflection. Following meditations, Karen will guide supportive conversation regarding the grief and healing journey.
Adults experiencing all types of loss are welcome. We honor all loss, including but not limited to loss due to death.
“We grieve what we once had but have no more. We grieve what we could reasonably expect to have had but did not have. We grieve what others might not understand. We grieve even though we were told time was supposed to heal the wounds. We grieve our losses even as we enjoy other aspects of our lives”. KMC
Third Saturday of each month.
Cost: $15
**Registration is required by 7 pm on the evening prior to the meeting
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.dragonflywellnesscenter.net/store/meditations-amp-conversations-of-healing-via-zoom

Acupuncture Academy for Fertility: Building Your Family – Boston, MA
2021-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | ME
WEBINAR: JOIN CCRM FERTILITY BOSTON AND YINTUITION WELLNESS FOR A FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR TO LEARN ABOUT MAXIMIZING FERTILITY SUCCESS THROUGH ACUPUNCTURE.

About this Event
Join CCRM Fertility Boston’s Co-Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Aaron Styer, and the Founder of Yintuition Wellness, Alexandra Vander Baan, for a FREE virtual information session introducing Conceiving Zen, a self-paced virtual bootcamp for fertility, designed to help improve key indicators of fertility to maximize chances of IVF success.
Dr. Aaron K. Styer is a reproductive endocrinologist, founding partner, and co-medical director of CCRM Boston. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and the subspecialty, reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Ali Vander Baan is the creator of Conceiving Zen and founder of Yintuition Wellness, an acupuncture practice, with locations in Boston and Westwood, MA. She is a board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, specializing in women’s health and fertility. Passionate about not only providing comprehensive acupuncture treatment but also equipping patients with the information and tools to take an active role in their health, Ali created Conceiving Zen to empower individuals to be their own agents of dynamic transformation.
Arming yourself with accurate information can help you make well-informed decisions as you embark on your journey.
Registration is required, RSVP TODAY! You will receive a link to join the webinar after registering for the event.

Click Here to Register Today!

Choosing Mindfulness in the Age of COVID - Designed Specifically for the LGBTQIA Community
2021-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 | ME
Saturday, June 12, 2021, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m ET
Live Online, Fully Interactive (Not Recorded) – via Zoom Web Conferencing

REGISTER HERE

Also, Meet Bryan on Wednesday Mornings for FREE Mindfulness Practice for the LGBTQIA Community!
“A true home is a place where you feel comfortable and at ease. You don’t want to go anywhere else anymore. You feel so at home, so at ease. Have you found such a place?”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
With this offering, we are creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place to explore Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We are inviting you to bring your authentic self, even that which lies beneath. Together we can hold a space for what happened in the past, for the feelings we harbor, and move forward with wholeness and pride.
In this program, we will:

Better understand what Mindfulness is and is not, both the science and the experiential practices
Begin to consciously and systematically work with our own stress, pain, illness, and the challenges and demands of everyday life
Help restore within ourselves a balanced sense of well-being, including an increased awareness of all aspects of ourselves
Engage in practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, which involve learning how we can explicitly comfort and care for ourselves in this moment

We will use various techniques, including guided meditations and small and large group dialogue and sharing.
Individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Non-Binary are welcome. Allies to the LGBTQIA community are respectfully asked not to attend this group to allow for a space of shared experience.
Open to Beginner and Experienced Meditators. No special skills are required nor expected. Come exactly as you are!
Cost:

Support Tier: $125
Regular Registration Tier: $100
Scholarship Tier: $75
Student Tier:$50

Bryan Cadel, JD

Bryan Cadel, JD practiced law at major insurance companies for over 30 years and now teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other secular mindfulness practices to individuals and organizations that seek to improve well-being and effectiveness in work and life. Through his programs, participants learn to access and cultivate their own natural capacity to actively engage in caring for themselves and to find greater balance, ease, and peace of mind.
Bryan offers mindfulness programs in workplaces, retreat centers, health and wellness facilities, centers that serve marginalized and underserved communities, and as one-on-one coaching. His programs are a complement to traditional medical and psychological treatments in helping to treat a range of physical and emotional conditions.
Bryan is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, trained in MBSR at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, and has extensive silent retreat experience in the Buddhist tradition. He holds a B.A. from Boston College and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He began his meditation practice in 2004 and has been offering mindfulness programs since 2012.
Can’t join this Workshop?
Join Bryan on Wednesday Mornings: Mindfulness Practice for the LGBTQIA Community!

Choosing Mindfulness in the Age of COVID - Designed Specifically for the LGBTQIA Community
2021-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 | ME
Live Online, Fully Interactive (Not Recorded) – via Zoom Web Conferencing
Bryan Cadel, JD
Bryan Cadel, JD
“A true home is a place where you feel comfortable and at ease. You don’t want to go anywhere else anymore. You feel so at home, so at ease. Have you found such a place?”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
With this offering, we are creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place to explore Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We are inviting you to bring your authentic self, even that which lies beneath. Together we can hold a space for what happened in the past, for the feelings we harbor, and move forward with wholeness and pride.
In this program, we will:
Better understand what Mindfulness is and is not, both the science and the experiential practices
Begin to consciously and systematically work with our own stress, pain, illness, and the challenges and demands of everyday life
Help restore within ourselves a balanced sense of well-being, including an increased awareness of all aspects of ourselves
Engage in practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, which involve learning how we can explicitly comfort and care for ourselves in this moment
We will use various techniques, including guided meditations and small and large group dialogue and sharing.
Individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Non-Binary are welcome. Allies to the LGBTQIA community are respectfully asked not to attend this group to allow for a space of shared experience.
Open to Beginner and Experienced Meditators. No special skills are required nor expected. Come exactly as you are!
Cost:
Support Tier: $125
Regular Registration Tier: $100
Scholarship Tier: $75

Creating a Mind-Body Connection Workshop
2021-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 | The Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Suite 1c, Somerville, MA, 02143
Come join us for an integrative workshop to help you build a stronger mind-body connection. This workshop will include a guided yoga asana practice – Vinyasa “movement with breathe” and a guided body scan meditation. We will be going over tools and techniques that will help you ground into your body for more awareness and healing in your day-to-day life.
Tickets will be sold at the door or through www.eventbrite.com – $25 USD

Fertility 101 Webinar: Your Fertility Journey – Boston, MA
2021-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
WEBINAR: JOIN CCRM FERTILITY BOSTON FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR ON ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION AND IVF.

About this Event
Our FREE fertility 101 education webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn more about infertility, treatment options and the various paths to parenthood. Dr. Jessica Ryniec will present on fertility treatment options, discuss your fertility journey and will be available to answer all of your fertility related questions.
Topics for discussion include:
-Infertility overview
-Fertility testing & treatments
-Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
-In vitro fertilization (IVF)
-Genetic testing (PGT/CCS)
-LGBTQ family building options
-Fertility preservation: egg, embryo & sperm freezing
-Third-party reproduction
Arming yourself with accurate information will help you make the most well-informed decisions as you embark on your journey to become a parent.
This event is free to attend but registration is required. RSVP TODAY! After registering you will receive a link to join the webinar.

Click Here to Register Today!

Healthy Habits Reboot 4 day Workshop - Tracey Faraday
2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | The Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness, 78 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA, 01605
Let’s learn about the habits to make health and lasting weight loss possible without crazy diets or a million products & supplements.

About this event

Are you scared to stock your pantry with all the foods your family enjoys? I’ve kept off my 35 lb weight loss while eating chips, ice cream and donuts. Let’s learn about the habits to make health and lasting weight loss possible without crazy diets or a million products & supplements.
Join me for a four week workshop (6/2-6/23) to give your habits a reboot to head into summer feeling your best! I have a collection of lifestyle habits and small, easy changes to make that have a big impact on your health. We will support each other and discuss our progress towards make changes over the course of the workshop.
We’ll talk about the things in your life that affect your health even more than the foods you put on your plate. You can eat all the kale you want, but if you’re stressed it’s not going to help. I have 12 easy habits that make a big impact on health.
I’m an IIN Holistic Health Coach who loves donuts and Disney! I’ve been on a weight loss adventure for as long as I can remember. I’m finally in a good place and I want to help others get there too. I’m all about adding in what makes you feel good and making small changes that last!
**PLEASE NOTE** This is an indoor, 4 day workshop meeting on Wednesday evenings. Masks are mandatory, and space is limited.
I agree to terms in waiver – By purchasing ticket, you are agreeing to terms in waiver. Please contact us if you would still like to sign up for this class, but have issue with any part of waiver.
