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Sarasota Mindfulness

Institute

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

(8- week class)

This is the core program of the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute. There are powerful tools available to us to resist the pull of depression, stress, and anxiety, which we explore and practice in this class. The efficacy of MBSR has been demonstrated over & over for a variety of afflictions.

We add some cognitive tools training as part of our curriculum. This protocol has been shown to be opne of the most effective treatments for recurrent depression.

Our natural inclination is to be pulled unconsciously by our thoughts, bodily sensations and feelings towards unproductive, ruminative patterns. By active participation in this class, you will learn and practice the tools to trade reaction for response.

Although the text for this class is oriented toward depression (The Mindful Way Through Depression), the principles transfer easily to stress and anxiety.

Participants will be asked to develop a daily meditation practice, and will optimally benefit by doing so. If you are currently experiencing a Major Depressive Episode, this class is NOT recommended. (Once you are in remission, this class is HIGHLY recommended.)
Dates:

The next classes will be offered starting January, 2012. If you want to be included, please fill out the form on our "contact us" page & we will email you details as they are finalized.

Cost: $300, excluding text. Initial interview required; non-refundable deposit of $100 due at initial interview (unless you decide that the class isn't right for you). Balance due at first class.

Instructors include:
Julie P. Baumberger, EdD, LPC, NCC
Betsy Nelson, LCSW, Program Director

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by calling or emailing at least 7 days in advance of start of class. Minimum class size: 8. Maximum class size: 20. CLASSES FILL: PLEASE COMMIT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!

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Even in Kyoto -
hearing the cuckoo's cry -
I long for Kyoto.
~Basho

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WEEKLY MEDITATION GROUPS

We invite you to join us in sitting meditation. We are currently offering 2 weekly groups. We start with a brief round of introductions, then we meditate together for 20-30 minutes. After meditation, we discuss our meditation practice or concepts in mindfulness meditation.

If you are able to contribute to our rent, we encourage you to make a small donation. If you are unable to donate, please do NOT let that keep you from attending!!!

You need not have previous experience with meditation.

We meet:

Fridays, noon - 1pm
Wednesdays, 6-7:15 pm

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GENERAL WORKSHOPS

December 12, 2011, 6-8pm

Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Resolve Anger & Hurt

This workshop will cover:

Emotional Self-Regulation - why we "flip our lids," & how to get back on track.
How our inner narratives and "story-making" influences our moods, perceptions, judgments, and reactions.
How difficult events can continue to influence you years, even decades later, and what to do about it.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness in every day life.

Cost: Suggested donation $20. Min class size: 8. Maximum 20.

Instructor: Betsy Nelson, LCSW, Program Director

Please leave a message on our voicemail (941)685-3022 or send us an email so that we can plan for your attendance.

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‘It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop.’
~ Confucius

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please send an email if you are interested in this program!

THE POWER OF MINDFULNESS IN ADDICTION RECOVERY

People often think that eating, drinking, drugging, shopping and many other activities will make them happy.

And they do...for a while. But soon many people become too attached to the substances and activities that once gave them comfort and they become addicted to them.

MINDFULNESS helps to let go of addictions.

It also helps you develop self knowledge, techniques for personal empowerment, and life skills to maintain and strengthen inner peace.

MINDFULNESS improves self-discipline, self-esteem and impulse control and increases the ability to act instead of react.

MINDFULNESS helps to shine a light on all of the 12 steps so that we can practice them more deeply, and can offer an alternative to the 12-step model.

MINDFULNESS deepens one's spirituality. Within weeks, people who regularly practice these techniques may notice an amazing differences in their lives.

Cost: $60 for series.

Minimum workshop size: Maximum:

Instructor: Ruth Fishel, M.Ed., CADAC, LMHC

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Whip up the waves of non-being and wash me away!
How long will I walk up and down the shore in fear?
- Rumi

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NEXT WORKSHOP: JANUARY 2012

A Bite of Mindfulness: an Introduction to Mindful Eating

Learn what it means to move from mindless eating to mindful eating and what that can mean for the health of your body. When is the last time you truly focused on the fuel that ensures that your heart beats and your brain thinks?

Mindful eating engages the five senses so that you fully enter into the experience of eating. To be mindful when eating is to appreciate and love what is going into your body.

Take part in this 2 hour, interactive presentation and learn what it means to practice Mindful Eating.

The course will be led by Dr. Julie Baumberger, one of our MBSR instructors.

Please contact Julie for more information: Julie@SarasotaMindfulness.org.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute
783 S. Orange, Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34236

info@sarasotamindfulness.org

we are a registered Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation