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Greetings!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
~Mary Oliver (from her poem, The Summer Day)
June opens us to possibilities...a season of commencements, a time of beginnings, a month of celebratory milestones; weddings, graduations, retirements. June heralds a sense of stepping into unknown territory, shifting from our school-year selves into our summer selves. Whether or not you are celebrating a traditional life milestone this month, with a graduation, wedding, or retirement, why not also celebrate your own "commencement"? Remember that commencement means to begin not end...so, tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
Wishing you a month of commencements,
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Evening June Monthly Meditation Maintenance will be held on
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
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Meditation Maintenance Sessions are a great way to give yourself a monthly self-care "tune-up" by joining with fellow meditators to discuss insights and challenges of your practice. You are welcome to attend each month or simply on an occasional basis. You will find a supportive and welcoming respite in the midst of your busyness. *Note: The June evening session will be held on TUESDAY 6/7
Spring/Summer 2011 Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Tues, June 7 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
Wed, July 13
No August Session
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30
Fri, June 10
Fri, July 8
No August Session
Both evening and daytime sessions are held at Stress Resources' office (97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA). Please pre-register for sessions as space is limited. Meditation Maintenance sessions are $15 per session. Register by e-mail or by phone (978-369-5243). | |
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| The Journey Continues | | |
As some of you  know, I have been working (for several years!) on a graduate degree in Pain Research, Education and Policy from Tufts University School of Medicine. Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the years!
I am happy to report that on May 22, I had the honor of receiving my degree and delivering the commencement address for my program. If you are interested in reading my commencement address, I have included it here. I am also pleased to announce that I have recently been appointed as an adjunct faculty member in the Tufts University School of Medicine's Pain Research, Education and Policy Program. I look forward to combining my continuing work with mindfulness, MBSR, and consulting with research in the field of integrative pain management. |
Fall MBSR Registration is Now Open | | |
Fall seems like a long time away, but registrations are beginning to come in for the Fall Group Mindfulness B ased Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes.
Make sure you don't miss out by registering soon for either the Thursday evening program, beginning on September 29, or the Friday morning program, beginning on Septemer 30. Both classes are limited to 15 students and are approved for continuing education for nurses and other health care providers.
To find out more about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or to register either by mail or online, click here.
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MBSR Camp Scheduled for
Aug 29-Sept 1 | | |
Send yourself to camp this summer!
4-day MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Camp for adults. The MBSR Camp will be held in Concord, MA and includes training in MBSR tools and techniques over the course of 4 consecutive half-days (9 AM -12 noon) for a total of 12 hours of group instruction and meditation practice.
The MBSR Camp is experiential in nature and will include both indoor and outdoor meditation training, as well as a field trip to a New England labyrinth. MBSR Camp is particularly suited to teachers and educators interested in incorporating mindfulness into their classrooms, but also open to anyone who is interested in MBSR training. If you are not local to the area, this would be a beautiful time of the year to visit New England, work with me, and enjoy local sightseeing in the afternoons (a list of local accomodations would be provided).
The MBSR Camp will be offered the last week of August (Mon-Thurs, Aug. 29-Sept 1). Cost will be $300 per person. Minimum enrollment is necessary for the program to be held.
Secure online registration is now open by clicking here. If you prefer to register by mail, please email me for registration info. |
| New Application Helps Bring Awareness to Your Screen Time |
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 As you have read in my previous newsletters, research is now suggesting that meditation and mindfulness have a positive effect on the brain. Research has also shown that multitasking and intense computer screen time can decrease our ability to be mindful, healthy and copec effectively with stress.
How do you "re-mind" yourself that it is time to step away from the computer screen at regular intervals? How can you coexist successfully with the digital demands of the present world? I have had the pleasure of testing a new application for Macs and Windows computers called Awareness. What I love about this application is that it is neither annoying nor intrusive (as I have found some other timers); instead it uses the gentle sound of a Tibetan singing bowl to alert you that you have been at the computer for an hour. When you hear the singing bowl, a suggestion for taking a mindful break appears on your computer screen -- great idea!
This application was developed by David Siegel and Michael Highland, the two founders of Futureproof. I hope this is the just the first of many innovative tools from Futureproof to help us use technology effectively and productively, while also keeping ourselves mindful and aware. Click here to watch a demo of the new tool: Awareness
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Stress Resources Can Help You Begin or Maintain a Mindfulness Practice | |
 Are you curious about the new research on the health benefits of mindfulness? Are you interested in exploring how to add mindfulness practices into your busy life? Do you feel you might benefit from gentle guidance in establishing, renewing or maintaining a mindfulness practice?
Stress Resources will help you craft a mindfulness practice that makes sense for you.
- Flexible MBSR/Private and Semi-Private Mindfulness Training: This unique option offered by Stress Resources allows the individual to set the pace for training but maintains the essential framework of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in private or semi-private sessions. The individual mindfulness training option allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule. Four individual sessions (1-hour each) are scheduled at the participant's convenience with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available. Additional training sessions may be added as needed for an additional fee and a Blue Cross/Blue Shield discount is available. Train with a friend for added savings.
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Stress Resources is on YouTube |
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 Check out the new Stress Resources Channel on YouTube.com You will find a collection of clips, dialogs, and lectures from some of the world's foremost teachers of mindfulness, compassionate communication, stress reduction and relaxation methods...and some videos that I just plain like! This will be an evolving and expanding collection, so be sure to check in often by clicking this link and subscribing to the Stress Resources Channel (it's free!)
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Opening the Door to Meditation | | |
Thanks for your positive feedback and support of Opening the Door to Meditation...we are on the second run of the CD!
"Opening the Door to Meditation has become my favorite "GO TO" CD for my daily meditation. I love the 20 minute version with the guitar, and I have not missed a day now for the longest time."
"I hope Opening the Door to Meditation will find its way to people new to meditation (and those of us who've gotten sidetracked...). The music is great, and I think many people would enjoy it, whether new to meditation or not."
How can you order Opening the  Door to Meditation? - Stress Resources' secure online shopping cart by clicking here
- Downloadable mail-in order form by clicking here
- Amazon.com and entering "opening the door to meditation" in the search box
Do you already have a copy of Opening the Door to Meditation? First, thank you for purchasing a copy and secondly, we would love to hear your comments! You can post them directly on the Stress Resources Facebook Page  or to the Amazon.com review area. |
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