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Mindfulness in a Moment…(when you DON’T have time to be Mindful!)

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Issues: meditation, mindfulness, self-care, stress relief

Written by Rachel Morici-Leirer, LPC ; Your mind is on a million things all at once at work. Those of us that study mindfulness tend to forget to do it. Why? As stated in the book “Mindfulness for Dummies at Work,” by Shamash Alidina, “The reason you forget to be mindful is because your brain’s […]

Slow Down: Embrace the Changing Seasons

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

Issues: holidays, meditation, mindfulness, relax, self-care, slow down

Article by Leslie Larsen, LCSW When you’re busy juggling work and family, a social life, and countless other things, it’s easy to let the seasons slip away. Taking time to stop and smell the roses (or in this case, the mulled cider) is important for both your mental and physical health. Indulge Your Desire to […]

Groups & Classes – Fall/Winter 2018

Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

Issues: connection, coping, grief, increase happiness, life balance, meditation, mind/body, mindfulness, relaxation, skills, stress reduction, support, wellness

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Cultivating Loving Kindness Through Meditation

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Issues: empathy, happiness, loving-kindness, meditation

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW What is loving kindness? Loving-kindness is described by Hoffman, Grossman, Hinton (2011) as a mental state of unselfish and unconditional kindness for all beings. Is this an ideal time for cultivating unconditional kindness? Yes, now is the perfect time. You may be asking yourself, how do I begin cultivating more kindness? […]