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.

    Register

  • Introduction to Teaching Mindfulness

    Interested in bringing mindfulness into your personal or professional life and learning how to share the practice with others?

    Introduction to Teaching Mindfulness is a six-week virtual course designed to provide an experiential introduction to mindfulness practice and teaching. Topics include:

    Libby Robinson
    • Establishing and maintaining a personal mindfulness practice
    • Core concepts and foundations of mindfulness
    • Cultivating awareness, kindness, and compassion
    • Experience leading guided meditations and groups
    • Research on the benefits and possible adverse effects of mindfulness
    • Information about further teacher-training and credentialing opportunities

    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 60+  MBSR classes.

    Interested or have questions? Visit Libby’s website for registration information and contact details.

    Register

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