Course Offerings

Introductory Courses

Introductory Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Introductory Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses follow the model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book Full Catastrophe Living, featured in Bill Moyer's Emmy-winning PBS special, "Healing and the Mind." There are MBSR programs in hospitals, HMO's, mental health centers, corporations and integrated care clinics all across America.

These courses teach people how to integrate 2,600 year old Eastern practices in contemporary Western everyday life. Physical, emotional and spiritual suffering is healed and transformed by integrating body and mind in the present moment without judgment or expectation. Each session involves learning and practicing: walking, eating, sitting and/or yoga meditation; didactic presentation; group discussion; and homework assignments.

MBSR is designed for, and can be especially helpful to, those who experience: anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, cardiac disease, the demands of caregiving, life threatening illness, grief, spiritual emptiness and difficulty finding balance in current cultural lifestyles.

The classes cultivate ease, compassion and clarity in living life more openly, less reactively and with increased contentment. Participants learn and practice the basic skills and principles of MBSR and begin to experience their impact on everyday life, health and well being.

This 27-hour class meets weekly for 2 1/2 hours and includes one 7-hour day of mindfulness.

The introductory class is offered four times a year -- January, March, June and September.

Up to 27 CEUs are available for educators, physical and mental health professionals in all classes.

Fees: $310 due with registration
$41 materials fee due first class (book & 3 CDs)

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Deepening Mindfulness Classes

These courses and retreats are designed for people who wish to deepen or rekindle their mindfulness practice. Each class includes meditation, discussion, and homework: a focus and intention for your daily practice.

Deepening courses are offered three times per year: January, June and September.

— Winter/Spring 2010: Cultivating New Habits of the Heart —

— Summer 2010: Cultivating the Garden of Our Hearts —

Mindful Parenting

With compassion and acceptance — loving, guiding, letting go, and living side by side.

Summer 2010
Thursdays
June 17 - August 5 (No class July 8)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Up to 14 CEUs for mental health professionals, nurses and teachers.

14 hours, $140.00 due with registration
+ $10 copy fee due at first class

Please Register by June 1, 2010.

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(This course is designed for people who wish to deepen or rekindle their existing mindfulness practice.)

Individual Instruction

Mindfulness instruction to: begin, rekindle, enrich, and/or focus on areas of continual difficulty or interest.

By appointment (schedule by calling 612.343.1623)

-- $80/hour (1 - 3 people)

Professional Courses

Mental Health Professionals Level 1
Integrating Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

Level 1: Introductory — Integrating Eastern philosophy and psychology into Western psychotherapy. Each class includes mindfulness practice, discussion, and homework.

Up to 20 CEUs for mental health professionals, nurses and teachers.

Prerequisite: Completion of an 8-week MBSR course or established mindfulness practice.

Winter/Spring 2010
Call Judith for details, 612.343.1623
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Individual and couple therapy

Therapy integrating Eastern and Western philosophy and psychology.

By appointment (schedule by calling 612.343.1623)

Full or sliding fee. Some insurance accepted. Call for more details.

Special Offerings at HEARTWOOD

Open Sitting and Walking Meditation

Quarterly Weekend Day Retreats

The Mindful Path in Recovery

Blooming Heart Sangha

How to Register

Please fill out the registration form and mail it to Seeds of Mindfulness. You can also call Judith for more information at 612.343.1623