3-Day smartEducation Foundations
The Centre for Mindfulness Studies 180 Sudbury Street, TorontoWeek of Events
3-Day Teachings of Silence Retreat for Professionals
A retreat and fundraiser to benefit The Centre for Mindfulness Studies This retreat was created for clinicians to experience the value of extended periods of silence as well as to enhance their mindfulness-teaching skills and deepen their personal practice. Silent retreats allow us to become more acquainted with our internal experience by taking us out of […]
3-Day smartEducation Foundations
Mindful awareness and compassion practices for managing stress and promoting well-being in your personal and professional life. This 20-hour workshop will provide valuable information about how mindfulness- and compassion-based approaches can help teachers manage the stressful demands of the classroom, cultivate an exceptional learning environment, and revitalize teaching and learning. The workshop draws upon basic […]
4-Week smartEducation
4-Week smartEducation
Increase your resilience and help create an emotionally balanced, compassionate school environment. What is smartEducation? smartEducation (Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques) is an evidence-based program designed for educators and professional support staff. This program provides educators with an opportunity for immersion in mindfulness practice to apply techniques for developing emotional balance, to enhance concentration, decrease […]
4-Week smartEducation Practicum
4-Week smartEducation Practicum
Immerse yourself in the smartEducation (Stress Management And Resiliency Techniques) program The 33-hour practicum provides participants with the opportunity to participate in the SMART program from the perspective of the facilitator. The practicum includes experience in guiding practices, as well as debriefing on the content and structure of the SMART curriculum. The Practicum in SMART […]
8-Week MBCT
8-Week MBCT
Learn to manage anxiety and prevent the relapse of depression What is MBCT? Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a clinically-proven group therapy for preventing depressive relapse. It also reduces acute depression, anxiety and stress. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed to bring awareness to […]
Full-Day Silent Retreat
Full-Day Silent Retreat
Deepen your mindfulness practice in our silent retreats. On a regular basis, The Centre for Mindfulness Studies opens its doors to our community for a silent day of mindful movement and walking and sitting meditations. While spending hours in silence may seem daunting to some, these retreats are often a welcome respite and a great way to foster […]
Half-Day Mindfulness for Parents
Half-Day Mindfulness for Parents
Navigating the ups-and-downs of parenting with mindfulness Parents can learn to be fully present with their children and teenagers – both in shared moments of joy and in times of conflict. Mindfulness can support parents to nurture moments of self-care so they can slow down and savour the day-to-day experience of being a parent - […]
Half-Day Mindfulness for Teens
Half-Day Mindfulness for Teens
Building resilience… one breath at a time The teenage years can often seem like a thrilling yet terrifying rollercoaster ride. During this time of tremendous physical and emotional growth, huge life changes and intense academic and social pressures, teens often struggle to cope. It doesn’t have to be that way. Our introductory workshop created specifically […]