Cultivating Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing
The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) cultivates and supports mindfulness to promote health and well-being in communities by offering classes, retreats, presentations, events, and financial scholarships and mentorships for aspiring mindfulness teachers. For more information on scholarship opportunities click here.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS
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Springtime Silent Retreat
May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Triple Crane Retreat Center in Chelsea.
The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness is delighted to offer an in-person Springtime Silent Retreat. This retreat will be different from previous retreats we have offered, in that it is not generally recommended for beginning meditators. AACFM teachers will be providing minimal instruction for this retreat. This is an opportunity for those with previous meditation experience to deepen their practice by sitting, walking and eating in silence during the day. Weather permitting, the grounds of the Retreat Center will be open for walking meditation.
Snacks and tea will be served. Please bring a healthy lunch. This retreat is for persons 18 years and older. This retreat is for those that currently have a meditation practice or want to renew their meditation practice.
The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness is offering tiered pricing of $65.00, $50.00, or $35.00 for this retreat. You may choose a tier and pay according to your means.
The registration proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for mindfulness teacher training programs in underrepresented communities. If you want to make an additional donation to support this cause, it is greatly appreciated.
If you need financial assistance for the cost of the retreat, you may contact Mariko at mfoulk@umich.edu for more information.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you.
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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.