"Most people don't realize that the mind constantly chatters. And yet, that chatter winds up being the force that drives us much of the day in terms of what we do, what we react to, and how we feel."
JON KABAT-ZINN, Ph.D
Founder-Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine,
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
This 8-week class is taught in a group and is modeled on the program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD and U MASS Medical School's Center for Mindfulness. Studies show that mindfulness practice can result in:
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Less anxiety and a greater sense of mental and physical ease
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Enhanced concentration
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Improved relationships
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Greater resiliency at work and home
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction uses meditation, mindful movement, mind-body awareness, small group discussion, and personal reflection to teach how to integrate mindfulness into everyday life. Mary is a Certified MBSR Instructor having completed extensive professional training through the University of California Medical School Center for Mindfulness.
Contact Mindfulness to Work to discuss hosting a class at your organization.
MINDFULNESS TRAINING FOR LEADERS
Mindfulness to Work's leadership learning programs provide the perfect balance between theory and practice. More than anything else, leadership drives employee engagement. Managers who can demonstrate emotional intelligence, build trust, listen to employee feedback and foster collaboration create a positive and productive work culture. Whether for new supervisors or seasoned leaders, Mindfulness to Work can work with you to create a customized program or present one of the following workshops.
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Mindful Leadership: Responding with Awareness and Authenticity
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Leading and and Thriving through Change
Contact Mindfulness to Work to discuss customizing a program for your group.
6-WEEK MINDFUL LIVING COUSE
Like any skill, Mindfulness takes hold best with regular practice and reinforcement. The course consists of six, ninety minute, weekly group sessions and is based on the transformative Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program. Each session combines mindfulness practice, discussions around the practical application of mindfulness both at work and at home, and lots of take-home strategies for helping Mindfulness to take root and go beyond concepts. One-on-one coaching is available as follow-up to the course or for those who prefer to learn in a one-on-one situation versus a group.
Contact Mindfulness to Work to discuss scheduling a course.
RETREATS AND TEAM PRESENTATIONS
Mindfulness to Work can work with you to create off-site retreats for one, or multiple days and provide expert meeting facilitation for planning, team building and preventing burn-out. Programs can be tailored to any audience including healthcare, business, education, non-profits. Contact Mindfulness to Work if you are looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker for your training event or conference. Popular topics include:
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Resiliency and Mindfulness in Healthcare
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Mindfulness for Reducing Stress and Living with Ease
"Our organization truly benefitted from the Mindfulness to Work workshop. We work in a crisis based organization and often struggle to find balance in the work place. Mary gave us tools to become more mindful in our work and every day lives. Thank you Mary for sharing your wisdom! "
JEN SIBLEY
Director of Outreach Services
Portland Family Crisis Services
