Gratitude as a Feeling a post by Rebecca Luna, MA As the holiday season is upon us, whether we like it or not, the cultural shift towards the slew of rituals is unavoidable. Most of us participate in the ongoing community gatherings with the intention of cultivating gratitude and sharing joy. However, somewhere in the… Read more
Mindfulness
Blog: Practices in Mindful Gratitude a post by Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA
Practices in Mindful Gratitude by: Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA Practicing gratitude is an opportunity to connect deeply to a greater sense of well-being, connection to others, empathy and optimism. The practice of gratitude can be a simple but profound act of mindfulness practice in life. Taking a moment to connect to things we are… Read more
Blog: Words on Gratitude a post by Alisha Chapin, MA BCBA
Words on Gratitude by: Alisha Chapin MA BCBA To feel gratitude, one must pay attention because it is a feeling that emerges within the present moment. I recommend putting yourself in the way of the things you love. What do you long for? When it is cold we seek warmth, when thirsty water. What are… Read more
Blog: My Experience of Equanimity a post by Rebecca Luna, MA
My Experience of Equanimity by: Rebecca Luna, MA Utilizing the sense gates to explore present moment awareness has become a fundamental component to my practice. The human system navigates its way through life, responding to internal and external stimuli, in a rhythmic dance, fueled by the inhale and exhale. When we make the conscious choice to engage in mindfulness… Read more
SIT Course – 2015-10-19
This six-week course is designed to introduce mindfulness practices in a simple and clear progression to integrate mindfulness into your life. Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating purposeful present moment awareness without judgment to the experiences that are arising inwardly as well as outwardly. As we learn to cultivate mindfulness within we can begin to… Read more
Intermediate Mindfulness Training – 2015-10-27
Meant for individuals who have already participated in an introductory SIT course.Intermediate courses are designed to support deepening understanding into the various aspects and practices of Mindfulness. The course will be a 5 week course to more deeply explore and understand the common barriers that arise in mindfulness practice. The five common barriers are 1)… Read more