Cultivating mindfulness for health and wellbeing

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.

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UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS

  • Fall 2026 Mindful Self-Compassion

    Complimentary Orientation Sep 14, 6:30 pm ET
    Eight sessions on Mondays from Sep 28 to Nov 16, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
    Half-Day Retreat: Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET

    The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week series is an evidence-based training program developed by leading researchers Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. It is designed to help people reduce self-criticism and harsh inner dialogue, increase emotional resilience during stress, and help regulate difficult emotions. Learn more.

    Teacher: Paulette Grotrian, M.A., USCD Certified MSC Teacher. Trained with renowned Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer; MBSR Teacher, Trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Colleagues; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness; Founding Member, Open Mindfulness Meditation.

    Paulette Grotrian

    Teacher: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CYT-200, MBSR Teacher. Trained through Brown University Mindfulness Center; MSC Teacher in Training; Certified Mindfulness Instructor; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.

    Brenda Lindsay

    Register for the complimentary Orientation to learn more about the MSC 8-Week series, or register for both the orientation and the 8-Week series. “Pay what you can” pricing. This series qualifies for 20 CE credits for social workers. Classes approved by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules).

    For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Class

    MBSR, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, has been found helpful in coping with stress, pain, depression, anxiety, and chronic human unhappiness. Read more about the course.

    Brenda Lindsay

    A complimentary Introduction to Mindfulness and MBSR is offered prior to the 8-week class, 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, September 16, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
    MBSR 8-Week Classes:  Wednesdays, September 30 – November 18, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
    All-Day Class:  Sunday, November 1, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm ET

    Teachers: 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.
    Erin Davis-Bork, MPH. MBSR Teacher trained through Brown University.

    All classes and the retreat will be online. This series qualifies for 20 CE credits for social workers pending approval. Classes approved by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules). For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.

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  • Introduction to Teaching Mindfulness

    A class for those who aspire to teach mindfulness. The virtual class will cover:

    Libby Robinson
    • Establishing and maintaining a daily practice, supported by retreats and courses.
    • Understanding basic mindfulness concepts, including the wide range of potential practices.
    • Experience leading guided meditations.
    • Creating positive group norms that support practice.
    • Current research on mindfulness, including rare negative side effects.
    • More extensive teacher training programs that offer credentialing.
    • Upcoming classes and retreats.

    The class will be informal and interactive, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and shared learning. Twelve Social Work Continuing Education credits available.

    Schedule:
    Saturdays, October 3 – November 7, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Zoom

    Teacher:  Libby Robinson,  Ph.D., MSW, MPH, Certified MBSR teacher, taught over 60 MBSR classes, as well as classes on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the Bhramavijaras; organized and co-led day-long retreats; provided presentations to non-profit service organizations and companies. Practiced Vipassana (Buddhist mindfulness) since 1979; have attended 28 one-week silent retreats. Member: Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) and: Open Mindfulness Meditation (OMM).

    For more information or to register, email Libby or visit Libby’s website.

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