Research supports the effectiveness of mindfulness training in enhancing wellbeing by increasing self acceptance and decreasing anxiety\, stress and depression. This programme is based on Jon Kabat Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR ) programme. St udies have shown that teaching mindfulness to nurses\, doctors and other c aregivers reduces burnout and assists in maintaining empathy. This course is also open to interested members of the public. Kovido Maddick will faci litate this training course. Kovido has many years of experience in facili tating mindfulness training.
\nA workbook is included in the cost. D ownloads for at-home practice will also be provided to support the trainin g. Minimum numbers will apply.
\nTickets: http://www.otagohospice.co.nz/education/register-for-educatio n-workshops/.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:dunedin\,education\,mindfulness\,Otago hospice educat ion\,training X-COST:$250 X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.otagohospice.co.nz/education/register-for-educatio n-workshops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-276@kovidomaddick.co.nz DTSTAMP:20180122T151307Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:kovido CONTACT:Kovido\; 0273572884\; kovido@kovidomaddick.co.nz DESCRIPTION:A chance to refresh\, restart or continue with our mindfulness practice with special emphasis on being kind to ourselves\nShare this:Clic k to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new w indow)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tw itter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151125T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20151125T210000 GEO:-45.87318;+170.505551 LOCATION:The Alexander Macmillan Room\, Dunedin Community House @ 283/301 M oray Pl\, Dunedin\, Dunedin 9016\, New Zealand SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Refresher URL:http://mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/event/mindfulness-refresher/ X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i2.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp-co ntent/uploads/2014/05/meditation.jpg?resize=150%2C150\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i2.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/me ditation.jpg?fit=240%2C160\;240\;160\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
A chance to refresh\, restart or continue w ith our mindfulness practice with special emphasis on being kind to oursel ves
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Feeling s tressed out\, anxious\, depressed or just fed up with a noisy mind?
\nIf so\, learn how to feel more relaxed and cope with the stress of work\, study and other life events with greater calm and wisdom\, by b eing aware of how we react to stress and even unnecessarily increase it so metimes. In this course you will learn:
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This course is suitab le for people new to mindfulness but also a great opportunity for people w ho have done an Introduction to Mindfulness to really lay down a foundatio n in a relaxed atmosphere.
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People who have benefited fro m this programme include health professionals\, social workers\, teachers\ , students\, lecturers\, parents\, business people and people recovering f rom major illnesses or operations
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“I believe that the tr aining has given me an awareness of skills that will benefit me and my fam ily and community by gaining an acceptance of myself and others” Nick Wool icroft
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“There is a wonderful simplicity about the practi ce of mindfulness that took me by surprise. To come and learn something th at you cant do wrong is wonderfully freeing. Making a small space in my li fe to practice regularly has helped me be more present and less stressed i n my busy life.” Dr Susie Lawless
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/mindfulness-trai ning-dunedin-2017-tickets-29968984038.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:anxiety\,depression\,dunedin\,education\,meditation\, mindfulness\,mindfulness works\,Otago hospice education\,relaxation\,stres s\,training X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/mindfulness-training-dunedin-2 017-tickets-29968984038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1969@mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz DTSTAMP:20180122T151307Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:kovido CONTACT:Kovido maddick\; 0273572884\; kovidomaddick@gmail.com\; https://www .eventbrite.co.nz/e/mindfulness-training-dunedin-2017-tickets-29968984038 DESCRIPTION:Feeling stressed out\, anxious\, depressed or just fed up with a noisy mind?\nIf so\, learn how to feel more relaxed and cope with the st ress of work\, study and other life events with greater calm and wisdom\, by being aware of how we react to stress and even unnecessarily increase i t sometimes. In this course you will learn:\n\nThe relationship between yo ur thoughts\, emotions and physiological stress responses\nTechniques for noticing and shifting your reactions to stress\nTechniques for calming you r thoughts and emotions\, including several forms of meditation\, stretche s\, and guided imagery.\nHow to put this all together in daily practices t hat increase your well being and ability to cope well with stress\n\nThis four week course is suitable for people new to mindfulness but also a grea t opportunity for people who have done an Introduction to Mindfulness to r eally lay down a foundation in a relaxed atmosphere.\nThe price includes: \n\n4 x classes\n45-page guidebook\n12-month subscription to the premium W ildflowers Mindfulness app\nWeekly emails with extra articles and instruct ions\nDownloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep\n\nPeopl e who have benefited from this programme include health professionals\, so cial workers\, teachers\, students\, lecturers\, parents\, business people and people recovering from major illnesses or operations\n“I believe that the training has given me an awareness of skills that will benefit me and my family and community by gaining an acceptance of myself and others” Ni ck Woolicroft\n“There is a wonderful simplicity about the practice of mind fulness that took me by surprise. To come and learn something that you can t do wrong is wonderfully freeing. Making a small space in my life to prac tice regularly has helped me be more present and less stressed in my busy life.” Dr Susie Lawless\nShare this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Cl ick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn ( Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click t o share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/dunedin-introduction-t o-mindfulness-and-meditation-4-week-course-tickets-34415516737. DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20171123T173000 GEO:-45.873486;+170.505243 LOCATION:Dunedin Community House @ 310 Moray Pl\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zeal and RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;COUNT=4;BYDAY=TH;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Training Dunedin November 2017 URL:http://mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/event/319-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp-co ntent/uploads/2016/09/IMG_20140807_171816-2-e1488075990780.jpg?resize=150% 2C150\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp- content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_20140807_171816-2-e1488075990780.jpg?fit=300%2 C235\;300\;235\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp-co ntent/uploads/2016/09/IMG_20140807_171816-2-e1488075990780.jpg?fit=825%2C6 45\;825\;645\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz/wp-conte nt/uploads/2016/09/IMG_20140807_171816-2-e1488075990780.jpg?fit=1228%2C960 \;1228\;960\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFeeling s tressed out\, anxious\, depressed or just fed up with a noisy mind?
\nIf so\, learn how to feel more relaxed and cope with the stress of work\, study and other life events with greater calm and wisdom\, by b eing aware of how we react to stress and even unnecessarily increase it so metimes. In this course you will learn:
\nThis four week course is suitab le for people new to mindfulness but also a great opportunity for people w ho have done an Introduction to Mindfulness to really lay down a foundatio n in a relaxed atmosphere.
\nThe price includes:
\nPeople who have benefited from this pr ogramme include health professionals\, social workers\, teachers\, student s\, lecturers\, parents\, business people and people recovering from major illnesses or operations
\n“I believe that the training has given me an awareness of skills that will benefit me and my family and community b y gaining an acceptance of myself and others” Nick Woolicroft
\n“The re is a wonderful simplicity about the practice of mindfulness that took m e by surprise. To come and learn something that you cant do wrong is wonde rfully freeing. Making a small space in my life to practice regularly has helped me be more present and less stressed in my busy life.” Dr Susie Law less
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Christmas can
be a stressful time.
\nThis afternoon workshop is an opportunity to s
low down for an afternoon before it all happens and reconnect with yoursel
f\, your intentions and your mindfulness.
\nWe will be sitting\, walk
ing\, stretching and practicing loving kindness towards ourselves and othe
rs.
\nTaking time to be with ourselves in a gentle way.
\nAftern
oon tea will be provided.
\nWhy not give yourself or a friend a meani
ngful gift for Christmas?
Investment $50 waged $30 unwaged
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contact Kovido to book a place
\nphone: 0273572884
\nemail: kovidomaddick@gmail.com