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Greetings!
 I have spent the past week observing the incredible bounty of late summer as it turns into autumn. I have been doing this from a different perspective; instead of the East Coast I am on the West Coast in Northern California, marveling at the resilience of nature.
As many of you are aware, California is in the midst of historic drought conditions. Riverbeds are dry and rocky, the grasses along the roadways look like dry straw, the soil appears parched. Yet, the grape harvest is not only surviving but even thriving. I learned that grape vines have tap roots reaching deep beneath the earth, some nearly 40 feet, accessing water when none is externally visible. I am struck with the similarity with human resilience --often hopefulness is buried deeply beneath the surface. If we can set our inner roots deep enough we are better able to receive sustenance in less than hospitable conditions. Mindfulness is one way that we set our roots deeply. During this month, I invite your to look within and grow those inner roots of resilience.
Wishing you a month of growing your inner roots, Pam |
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Meditation Maintenance
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2014 Fall Schedule
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.
Our general schedule is the 2nd Wednesday (evening) and 2nd Friday (afternoon) of each month. However, there may be some months when we will meet on other Wednesdays or Fridays. Please see the schedule below.
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.
Summer/Fall Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Sept 17 (note this is the 3rd Wed of the month)
Wed, Oct 8
Wed, Nov 12
Wed, Dec 10
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM
Fri, Sept 19 (note this is the 3rd Fri of the month)
Fri, Oct 17 (note this is the 3rd Fri of the month)
Fri, Nov 14
Fri, Dec 12
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
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Medicine X at Stanford University
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 Communicating the Experience of Illness in the Digital Age...I was honored to moderate a panel of incredible thought leaders in the field of patient communities, Susannah Fox, Meredith Gould and Colleen Young, at the acclaimed Medicine X conference at Stanford University on September 7. A vibrant, thoughtful discussion unfolded both on the stage and online about the benefits and barriers in online communities, disclosure versus privacy, and connection versus isolation. The full panel discussion was recorded and is available here (starting at 1:16) If you are curious about the topic, Communicating the Experience of Illness in the Digital Age, you may be interested in checking out background info here |
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Labyrinth and Lunch on Sept 20
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If you weren't able to join us last year...I will be repeating the popular Labyrinth Retreat at Fat Moon Farm in Westford, MA on Saturday, September 20 from 11 am to 1 pm.We will gather at the organic farm and get an overview of the flower labyrinth that has been growing all summer. After some reflection, we will walk the labyrinth in silence, then gather over a light, vegetarian lunch, reflect and discuss our experience. We may even write and share some mindful haiku with each other. $35 pp, includes handouts, labyrinth walk, farm to table lunch. Limited to 15. Registration is required by Tuesday Sept 16. Register on the Fat Moon Farm secure site or email me and I will register you by phone.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program Begins Oct 2 and Oct 3
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Lighten Your Load by Addressing Your Stress
The Fall Group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) will begin on October 2 and October 3. Both a Thursday evening and Friday morning class will be offered. Class size is limited to 15 per session to allow for individual questions, practice and instruction. Both sessions currently have spaces available, but will be filling up within the next two weeks. Classes are held in beautiful, historic Concord MA at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord. Read more about the class here. You may register either online or via mail in registration (both available on the Stress Resources website). Nurses and other health care professionals may earn 16 contact hours of continuing education.
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Individualized, Flexible Mindfulness Training
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Do you love the idea of learning mindfulness based strategies and meditation to enhance your life and decrease your stress, but a weekly program does not work for your schedule? Look no further than our Flexible Mindfulness Training. Stress Resources offers individual and semi-private training in Mindfulness Based Stress  Reduction. Sign up for semi-private sessions with a friend and one of you trains for 1/2 price ($200 savings).
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.
Stress Resources' Flexible MBSR has been successfully taught to business leaders, healthcare professionals, management consultants, teachers, busy parents and students. We work together, mindfully, to meet your needs. What are you waiting for?
The Flexible Mindfulness Training:- Includes four 1-hour sessions that may be scheduled
in the morning, afternoon or evening to meet your needs. We can meet in person, in Stress Resources' Concord office, or via Skype.
- Materials provided include 5 CDs (downloadable to mp3), copy of Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, training workbook and reference guide.
- Allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule with individualized coaching.
- Add a friend option allows you to learn the skills of MBSR with a friend and train for 1/2 price! (BCBS discount cannot be combined with this special rate)
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