When
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 9:30 AM EDT-to-
Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 12:30 PM EST
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Free Orientation
September 16th (10 - 11:30am) or September 20th (6-7:30pm)
at 5275 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143
Class Dates
Classes: Saturdays, Sept. 23rd to Nov.11th, 2017:
- September 23rd, first class will begin at 9:30am and end at 12:30pm
- September 30th, 10am - 12:30pm
- October 7,14,21,28 10am -12:30pm
- November 4th 10am -12:30pm
- Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Full-day Retreat from 9:00am to 3:30 p.m.
- November 11th, last class will begin at 9:30am and end at 12:30pm
Contact
Dorlie BanbanasteMindful Kids Miami & Mindful Miami
305-270-3262 Ext 20
info@mindfulkidsmiami.org
Teacher
Gus Castellanos, M.D.,retired Neurologist, graduated from the University of Miami Medical School in 1980. He practiced neurology and sleep medicine in Palm Beach County from 1987-2007. He has been a practitioner of mindfulness since 1999 and a teacher since 2009 (mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based attention training) trained by the University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness and the University of Miami Neuroscience Lab. He currently teaches at a variety of facilities and venues throughout South Florida, including Sari Center for Integrative Cancer Care, Palm Beach Co Fire Rescue, The Mindful Path, UHealth Fitness center and has facilitated programs for FIU College of Medicine NHELP program, the Hanley Treatment Center, the Miami Dade Fire Rescue, U.S. Army and Hospice of Palm Beach County, just to name a few. He serves as adviser to the University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness’ outreach MBSR program at Jupiter Medical Center and is involved in mindfulness research with the University of Miami Neuroscience Lab.
Thank You to MKM Funders!
The following MKM Funders have provided the funding to support offering this Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at a deep discount to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Educators:
- Admire Family Foundations Mindfulness Scholars
- Anthony Abraham Foundation Mindfulness Scholars
- Cowles Charitable Trust Mindfulness Scholars
- Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Mindfulness Scholars
- Roblee Foundation Mindfulness Scholars
- TriMix Foundation Mindfulness Scholars
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
begins Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Miami Country Day School
“You are the world expert on your life, your body, and your mind,
or at least you are in the best position to become that expert
if you observe carefully.
Part of the adventure of meditation is to use yourself as a laboratory
to find out who you are and what you are capable of doing.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn - Full Catastrophe Living
Since its inception in 1979, tens of thousands of people have completed the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) and learned how to use their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress, pain, and illness. Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is unfolding in your life, moment-to-moment, with awareness, compassion, acceptance, and curiosity. MBSR is a secular, scientifically informed approach that operates in harmony with any belief system or spiritual background and can be practiced by people of all backgrounds. No prior experience is necessary.
Over three decades of scientific research at medical centers all over the world demonstrate that training in mindfulness and MBSR can positively and profoundly affect participants’ ability to reduce medical symptoms and psychological distress while learning to live life with more enjoyment and balance.
Join Mindful Kids Miami & Mindful Miami for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the eight-week course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness. The course teaches practical ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life and build and sustain a personal mindfulness practice.
Free Orientation (Not Required)
or September 16th (10 - 11:30am) or September 20th (6-7:30pm)
This free orientation class offers an opportunity to learn about the MBSR series, research-based benefits of the program, experience mindfulness practice and ask questions.
Space is Limited, Register Early
Special Hurricane Irma Discounted Pricing $350
Classes: Saturdays, Sept. 23rd to Nov.11th, 2017:
- September 23rd, first class will begin at 9:30am and end at 12:30pm
- September 30th, 10am - 12:30pm
- October 7,14,21,28 10am - 12:30pm
- November 4th 10am -12:30pm
- Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Full-day Retreat from 9:00am to 3:30 p.m.
- November 11th, last class will begin at 9:30am and end at 12:30pm
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MKM's vision is to improve the lives of all children in the community by giving them access to mindfulness skills which reduce stress and anxiety, develop attention and focus, promote emotional regulation and impulse control, teach empathy and compassion, and create a sense of well-being.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Educators Program
27 Master Plan Points
M-DCPS Educators Participation Fee $100
By registering with Mindful Kids Miami below, M-DCPS Educators will also be Registered on M-DCPS My Learning Plan
Link to Mindful Kids Miami Registration Site will also be Posted on M-DCPS Weekly Reader
In addition, if you would like to receive CEU credits, please email info@mindfulkidsmiami.org for more information
Space is Limited, Register Early
