Cultivating Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing
The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) offers classes, retreats, workshops, presentations, events, and financial scholarships and mentorships for aspiring mindfulness teachers from underrepresented communities. For more information on scholarship opportunities click here.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS
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Mindful Living
Mindful Living is a virtual 8-session course that integrates the ancient wisdom of mindfulness with modern cognitive-behavioral approaches into an accessible and actionable set of skills to help you reclaim your attention and increase your emotional balance. Whether you are a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, this class provides the tools and insights needed to enhance your well-being and foster resilience. Discover the transformative power of being present.
The course fee is $350 (scholarships available), which includes recordings of the guided meditations and handouts. No previous mindfulness experience is required.
No payment is required at the time of registration. Nicole will contact you after you register to discuss your goals and any accommodations you may need. Payment will be discussed at that time.
Schedule: Saturdays, March 29 to May 17, 10: 00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Teacher: Nicole LaBrie, LMSW ACSW, Certified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, UCSD
All class sessions will be virtual. Although Nicole is a licensed clinical social worker, this course does not replicate or provide psychotherapy or psychological assessment services. For more information, contact Nicole: nicole.labrie.lmsw@gmail.com.
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Mindfulness-Based Dementia Care (MBDC)
Mindfulness-based Dementia Care is a nine-week program designed for family caregivers and partners of adults living with dementia. This training program shares how the practice of mindfulness can provide support during the challenges and stresses of dementia care. Taking MBDC is a commitment to the health and well-being of yourself and the person you are supporting.
Classes meet weekly and attendance each week is required for course participation. Some outside practice and reviewing course material between classes is expected and meaningfully folded into your regular activities of daily living.
Schedule: Tuesdays, April 1, to May 27, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. EST (dates are subject to change)
Teacher: Laura Rice-Oeschger, LMSW
For more information visit: https://presencecareproject.com/mbdc-program/
Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center Wellness Initiative: https://medresearch.umich.edu/labs-departments/centers/madc/wellness-initiative.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Class
MBSR is the original mindfulness class developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and is associated with reductions in stress, pain, depression, anxiety, and chronic unhappiness. Read more about the course.
A complimentary Introduction to Mindfulness and MBSR is offered prior to the 8-week course, which includes concepts, principles, and some basic practices. It is required before the MBSR 8-Week course; exceptions are possible with prior experience and/or the teacher’s approval.
Schedule: Complimentary Orientation, Wednesday, April 16th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. EST
MBSR 8-Week Classes: Wednesdays, April 23 to June 11, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
All-Day Class: Saturday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Teacher: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CPA. MBSR teacher trained through Brown University, Certified Mindfulness Instructor from AIHCP, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), Board Member of the Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.
All classes and the retreat will be online. For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.