Course Offerings

Introductory Courses

Introductory Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Introductory Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses follow the research-validated model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book Full Catastrophe Living, featured in Bill Moyer's Emmy-winning PBS special, "Healing and the Mind." There are MBSR programs in hospitals, HMO's, mental health centers, corporations and integrated care clinics all across America and the world.

These courses teach people how to integrate 2,600 year old Eastern practices into contemporary Western everyday life. Physical, emotional and spiritual suffering is healed and transformed by integrating body and mind in the present moment without judgment or expectation. Each session involves learning and practicing: walking, eating, sitting and/or yoga meditation; didactic presentation; group discussion; and homework assignments.

MBSR is designed for, and can be especially helpful to, those who experience: anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, cardiac disease, the demands of caregiving, life threatening illness, grief, spiritual emptiness and difficulty finding balance and peace in current life circumstances.

The classes cultivate ease, compassion and clarity in living life more openly, less reactively and with increased contentment. Participants learn and practice the basic skills and principles of MBSR and begin to experience their impact on everyday life, health and well being.

This 27-hour class meets weekly for 2 1/2 hours and includes one 7-hour day of mindfulness.

The introductory class is offered four times a year -- January, March, June and September.

Up to 27 CEUs are available for educators, medical and mental health professionals.

Fees: $320 paid with registration form
$41 materials fee to be paid at first class (book & 3 CDs)

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Deepening Mindfulness Classes

Cultivating New Habits of the Heart

These courses and retreats are designed for people who wish to deepen or rekindle their mindfulness practice. Each class includes meditation, discussion, and homework: a focus and intention for your daily practice.

Deepening courses are offered three times per year: January, June and September.

— Winter/Spring 2012: —

Mindful Parenting

With compassion and acceptance — loving, guiding, letting go, and living side by side.

Winter/Spring 2012
First and Third Thursdays
February 2 - April 19th, 2012
9:30 - 11:30 AM

Up to 12 CEUs for mental health professionals, nurses and teachers.

12 hours, $150.00 paid with registration
+ $10 copy fee due at first class

Please Register by January 26th, 2012.

(This course is designed for people who wish to deepen or rekindle their existing mindfulness practice.)

Individual Instruction

Mindfulness instruction to: begin, rekindle, enrich, and/or focus on areas of continual difficulty or interest.

By appointment (schedule by calling 612.343.1623)

-- $85/hour (1 - 3 people)

Professional Courses

Mental Health Professionals Level 1
Integrating Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

Level 1: Introductory — Integrating Eastern philosophy and psychology into Western psychotherapy. Each class includes mindfulness practice, discussion, and homework.

Up to 16 CEUs for mental health professionals, nurses and teachers.

Prerequisite: Completion of an 8-week MBSR course or established mindfulness practice.

Winter/Spring 2012
2nd and 4th Fridays
February – May
10:00 am – noon
-- 16 hours, $240.00; up to 16 CEUs
+ book/materials
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Individual and couple therapy

Therapy integrating Eastern and Western philosophy and psychology.

By appointment (inquire and schedule by calling 612.343.1623 — Judith is unable to respond to therapy inquiries via email.)

Full or sliding fee. Some insurance accepted. More details available on the Psychotherapy page.

Special Offerings at HEARTWOOD

Setting Our Intentions for the New Year

Winter Retreat in near St. Cloud, MN, January 12 - 15, 2012

January 12th, 2012, evening thru January 15th at Noon at the lovely lovely House of Prayer near St. Cloud.

Please join us in deepening our practice together in the deep silence of this beautiful retreat center and winters snows; and the warmth of hearth, intention and kindred spirits. We will cook and eat our meals together, practice mindfulness in all we do, and allow for lazy time each day so that we can rest, release, and restore.

The Fee of $230 covers lodging for 3 nights. Additional costs will be contributing to several meals and a donation to the teacher at the end of the retreat. Register early, as space is limited.

Deadline is October 1st. To register contact David Schlough at dschlough@gmail.com or 320-251-4321.

More Special Offerings

Open Sitting and Walking Meditation

Quarterly Weekend Day Retreats

Blooming Heart Sangha

How to Register

Please fill out the registration form and mail it to Seeds of Mindfulness. You can also call Judith for more information at 612.343.1623, or email judith@seedsofmindfulness.com