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Learn to Meditate One Day Retreat

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Join us for a mindfulness meditation retreat on Saturday, January 27 from 9-3pm. This retreat is for those interested in learning the basics of how to meditate, or for more experienced meditators looking for a beginner’s mind approach. Learn how meditation is different from relaxation and the power of mindfulness meditation in building awareness, focus […]

MINDFUL YOGA IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Would you like to try yoga in your classroom? Have you tried it and would like to learn more? This workshop will address methods and benefits of using mindful yoga in the classroom in support of emotional and cognitive development. Methods will cover K-12 hands-on approaches in several parallel workshops for teachers. Discover the research […]

$99 – $149

MARIA SIROIS: “LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE”

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

In this interactive conversation, Dr. Sirois articulates both the perspectives and tools from the fields of positive psychology and resilience that enable us to develop an inner true north, and the risks to choosing to live without authenticity.  We'll explore what matters most on the journey and how to let go of myths that keep us […]

CFM FUNDAMENTALS 9-DAY RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

MBSR Fundamentals/9-Day is a 9-day residential program for MBSR teacher trainees. This program starts with a 5-day immersion in the Mindfulness Tools™ intensive MBSR program (this program is open to all including those not training to be an MBSR teacher), followed by a 4-day rigorous professional MBSR teacher training. As with all CFM Oasis programs, […]

CFM MINDFULNESS TOOLS 5-DAY RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE MBSR PROGRAM

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive Program™ is based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), and is offered for those who may not be able to participate in the traditional 8-week course. The program consists of 5 days (38.5 hours) of direct instruction. It is strongly recommended that you take it as a residential […]

“SELF-HEALING FOR CAREGIVERS” WITH MICHAEL KEARNEY, M.D. AND RADHULE WEININGER, M.D.

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

In this one day seminar for clinicians and caregivers of all disciplines who are interested in formulating an ongoing practice for resilience and self-care, Drs. Kearney and Weininger will exam be the different occupational stress syndromes–burnout, vicarious traumatization and moral distress syndrome.

Participants will explore ways to experience healing through the inner-path of mindfulness meditation and the outer-path of sensory engagement with nature. They will formulate their own customized self-care plan and discuss how to bring these insights back into the clinical setting.

$120

“FORGIVE FOR GOOD” WITH FRED LUSKIN, Ph.D, STANFORD UNIVERSITY LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The 9 steps of forgiveness from the Stanford Forgivenss Project will be highlighted. This ground breaking approach offers insights into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Fred Luskin offers a powerful method in which the emphasis is of letting go of hurt, helplessness and anger while increasing confidence, hope and happiness. Through these powerful techniques individuals can learn how to release unwanted hurts and grudges. Gratitude and compassion will also be explored as aspects of human goodness that can be developed and nourished.

$15

HALF-DAY SILENT RETREAT “FINDING THE STILLNESS WITHIN” WITH JON AARON

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Join us for a half-day silent retreat "Finding the Stillness Within" with certified MBSR instructor and confounding member of the New York Mindfulness Meditation Collaborative. Discounts for MBSR graduates, and Ramapo faculty, staff and students.

$35

“CULTIVATING PRESENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS” WITH FLORENCE MELEO-MEYER

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Interpersonal mindfulness offers a means to experience greater freedom as we interact with others. In our evening together, you will be guided with mindfulness practices, sample a practice of relational mindfulness, explore how we as social beings, long for connection and also can infuse our interactions with greater awareness and compassion, which can enhance quality of life.

$15

.B MINDFULNESS IN SCHOOLS PROJECT: CURRICULUM TRAINING

Trustees Pavilion, Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

.b is a fun, engaging and useful ten-session mindfulness course for young people, adapted from the adult courses Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. It has been evaluated positively by the University of Cambridge and Oxford Brookes, and can be used in a wide range of contexts and age ranges.

$1245