Mindfulness-based Integrative Psychotherapy to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder
with Lobsang Rapgay, PhD |
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 This 4-week practical introductory course systematically combines evidence-based strategies to treat the most complex disorder among anxiety disorders. Research suggests that while CBT is beneficial, it is not adequate for the successful treatment of GAD and that early problems in attachment play a significant role in the formation of GAD.
The unique feature of the course is the integration of tested and proven components of Western and Eastern mindfulness, CBT, emotional regulation, and imagery. The course will briefly discuss the reasons for excluding common strategies that are either redundant or not as effective as once assumed.
Note: The workshop is geared toward mental health professionals.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 27-May 18
Time: 4:00-5:15 pm, PT
Cost: $0-$125 |
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Day of Mindfulness:
Mindfulness and the Power of Choice
With Mitra Manesh |
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In these unsettled and unsettling times, it may be hard to believe that we always have a choice. But we do. And when we remember that, we can face the same challenges-- big or small-- with a greater sense of space, calm, freedom and possibility.
Join Mitra Manesh, MARC’s senior Mindful Living educator, to find out how mindfulness can help us identify and access opportunities of choice at work, in relationship, and throughout our lives.
There will be practices, lectures, and coaching as well as journaling, dyads, and plenty of opportunity for Q & A.
This retreat is open to all who are interested in using mindfulness to experience more freedom, and live a choice-centered life. Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, PT
Cost: $0-$75 |
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MAPs III: Practicing Across the Spectrum of Awareness
With Diana Winston |
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This class is for students who have taken MAPs I and MAPs II classes and wish to go deeper. Most people practice mindfulness in a focused way—attending to their breathing and returning to their breath when their attention has wandered. But there are many ways to practice mindfulness.
In this 6-week class, we will learn about and practice with the Spectrum of Awareness, from focused awareness to investigative and open awareness, to natural awareness. Natural awareness is an effortless, radiant, and spacious state of being that includes awareness of awareness. Date: Thursdays, May 12- June 16
Time: 10:00 am-12 noon, PT
Cost: $0-$200 |
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| Author Evenings with MARC Graduates |
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]Join us for two special evenings with published authors who are graduates from our very own UCLA MARC Facilitator Training program.
On May 12th we will feature authors who have written books for general audiences, and on May 26th we will feature authors who have written books that are geared towards children, teens, families, and people who work with them.
On both evenings we will hear from several authors as they read excerpts of their work and share about their process. We will also have time at the end for Q & A with the panel of authors.
The evening is free and will be held virtually on Zoom:
May 12th from 6-7:30pm PDT for the session for a generally audience - Hector Bolanos - Get Your Love Right: Create a Strong, Vibrant & Conflict-Free Relationship
- Sharon Brock - The LOVEE Method: 5 Mindfulness Practices for the Journey of Breast Cancer
- Landra Eliopoulos – The Work Wellness Deck
- Amanda Gilbert – Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living With Authenticity, Intention and Compassion
- Jennifer Howd - Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat
- Cyndy Noel - Courageous Hearts, A Journey Through Alzheimer’s
- Barbara Rose Sherman – Yoga, For the Joy Of It
- Linda Yaron Weston - Mindfulness for Young Adults: Tools to Thrive in School and Life.
May 26th from 6-7:30pm PDT for the session for children, families and teens. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! - Yessica Avancena - I Am The Mindful Mountain
- Banni Bunting - How Do You See the World?
- Ivo Cussianovich – Clouds in the Sky
- Roma Khetarpal – The “Perfect” Parent
- Renda Dionne Madrigal - The Mindful Family Guidebook
- Nirosha Ruwan - Mind Over Scatter: Conquer Any Test with Sharper Focus and Less Stress
- Catherine Siphron - Press Pause
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MAPs I- For Daily Living
With Marvin G. Belzer in collaboration with Insight Timer |
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The MAPs I course is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for beginners. MAPs I provides insight into the basics of mindfulness, how to develop a mindfulness meditation practice, and how mindfulness can be applied in daily life. It is also appropriate for experienced practitioners who wish to revitalize their practice. MAPs I- for Daily Living is also an excellent introduction to mindfulness for clinicians, who are welcome to take it for credit.
Dates: Fridays, May 13 - June 16
Time: 10 am-12 noon, PT
Cost: $210 *
*No Discounts |
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MAPs Applications:
Introduction to Mindfulness for Adult ADHD Part 2
Transforming Negative Self-Views into Self-Compassion & Healing for Adult ADHD
With Manijeh Motaghy |
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Scientific studies show that Children with ADHD nervous system grow up being criticized at least 20,000 times more than other children their age. After a while this becomes an internal experience and reality well into adulthood. One is ready to criticize oneself at every turn and ADHDers have a lot of turns. Many of the challenges including forgetfulness, clutter, disorganization, missing deadlines, unable to listen and other difficulties are a constant reminder that the person is less than perfect and stuck in this way of life.
This negative self-view and judgmental attitude only worsens those challenges and hinders the brilliance of this brain type.
This course provides education about the specifics of ADHD Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria which is intense painful experiences when feeling judged and blamed and reacting unskillfully. There will be ADHD appropriate Mindfulness practices to help the healing process, reframing, and shifting to healthier responses. It will invigorate a self-positive outlook and self-confidence.
We also encourage anyone who has a relationship with an individual of ADHD nervous system to participate in this course.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 18 - June 8
Time: 5:30-7:30pm, PT
Cost: $0-$200 |
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Half-Day of Mindfulness:
Connecting with Courage
with Diana Winston in collaboration with Sangha Live |
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While at times each of us may feel courageous, many of us often find courage to be elusive; courage comes and goes, and may be present in one part of our life, but not another. More than ever, we need courage to survive these challenging times — from navigating struggles in our personal lives, to making important choices, to surviving ongoing global uncertainty. What gets in the way of your courage? How can mindfulness help you to embrace your fears? On this day of practice we‘ll explore courage as a strength of heart and mind. Together we’ll practice mindfulness meditation through sitting, walking, and movement, contemplative inquiry, and courage-focused meditation.
Dates: Saturday, May 21
Time: 7am-10am, PT
Cost: $0-$75 |
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