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<channel><title><![CDATA[MINDFUL PROGRAMS - BLOG_Mindful Programs]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[BLOG_Mindful Programs]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:52:53 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Nourishing the Heart of Caregiving]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/nourishing-the-heart-of-caregiving]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/nourishing-the-heart-of-caregiving#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:34:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/nourishing-the-heart-of-caregiving</guid><description><![CDATA[       Nourishing the Heart of Caregiving&nbsp;is a mindfulness and self-compassion workshop designed specifically for senior living staff. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this experiential training offers powerful tools for reducing caregiver stress, preventing burnout, and enhancing emotional resilience. Participants will walk away feeling seen, supported, and equipped with simple yet transformative practices they can bring into daily caregiving.This workshop can be offered as a one-time s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/pexels-kampus-7551667_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Nourishing the Heart of Caregiving</strong>&nbsp;is a mindfulness and self-compassion workshop designed specifically for senior living staff. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this experiential training offers powerful tools for reducing caregiver stress, preventing burnout, and enhancing emotional resilience. Participants will walk away feeling seen, supported, and equipped with simple yet transformative practices they can bring into daily caregiving.<br />This workshop can be offered as a one-time session (60 minutes), a multi-part series, or part of a broader caregiver wellness program that includes optional one-on-one support.<br /><br /><br /></div>  <div> 	<form enctype="multipart/form-data" action="//www.weebly.com/weebly/apps/formSubmit.php" method="POST" id="form-667131150326248582"> 		<div id="667131150326248582-form-parent" class="wsite-form-container" 				 style="margin-top:10px;"> 			<ul class="formlist" id="667131150326248582-form-list"> 				<h2 class="wsite-content-title">For more information</h2>  <label class="wsite-form-label wsite-form-fields-required-label"><span class="form-required">*</span> Indicates required field</label><div><div class="wsite-form-field wsite-name-field" style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px;"> 				<label class="wsite-form-label">Name <span class="form-required">*</span></label> 				<div style="clear:both;"></div> 				<div class="wsite-form-input-container wsite-form-left wsite-form-input-first-name"> 					<input aria-required="true" id="input-514519271632309673" class="wsite-form-input wsite-input" placeholder="First" type="text" name="_u514519271632309673[first]" /> 					<label class="wsite-form-sublabel" for="input-514519271632309673">First</label> 				</div> 				<div class="wsite-form-input-container wsite-form-right wsite-form-input-last-name"> 					<input aria-required="true" id="input-514519271632309673-1" class="wsite-form-input wsite-input" placeholder="Last" type="text" name="_u514519271632309673[last]" /> 					<label class="wsite-form-sublabel" for="input-514519271632309673-1">Last</label> 				</div> 				<div id="instructions-514519271632309673" class="wsite-form-instructions" style="display:none;"></div> 			</div> 			<div style="clear:both;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-form-field" style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px;"> 				<label class="wsite-form-label" for="input-367903553775312095">Email <span class="form-required">*</span></label> 				<div class="wsite-form-input-container"> 					<input aria-required="true" id="input-367903553775312095" class="wsite-form-input wsite-input wsite-input-width-370px" type="text" name="_u367903553775312095" /> 				</div> 				<div id="instructions-367903553775312095" class="wsite-form-instructions" style="display:none;"></div> 			</div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-form-field" style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px;"> 				<label class="wsite-form-label" for="input-387135645488329197">Comment <span class="form-required">*</span></label> 				<div class="wsite-form-input-container"> 					<textarea aria-required="true" id="input-387135645488329197" class="wsite-form-input wsite-input wsite-input-width-370px" name="_u387135645488329197" style="height: 200px"></textarea> 				</div> 				<div id="instructions-387135645488329197" class="wsite-form-instructions" style="display:none;"></div> 			</div></div> 			</ul> 			 		</div> 		<div style="display:none; visibility:hidden;"> 			<input type="hidden" name="weebly_subject" /> 		</div> 		<div style="text-align:left; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"> 			<input type="hidden" name="form_version" value="2" /> 			<input type="hidden" name="weebly_approved" id="weebly-approved" value="approved" /> 			<input type="hidden" name="ucfid" value="667131150326248582" /> 			<input type="hidden" name="recaptcha_token"/> 			<input type="submit" role="button" aria-label="Submit" value="Submit" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px" /> 			<a class="wsite-button"> 				<span class="wsite-button-inner">Submit</span> 			</a> 		</div> 	</form> 	<div id="g-recaptcha-667131150326248582" class="recaptcha" data-size="invisible" data-recaptcha="0" data-sitekey="6Ldf5h8UAAAAAJFJhN6x2OfZqBvANPQcnPa8eb1C"></div>    </div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness: A Beginner's Journey 1.0 (Eight-Week Class)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-a-beginners-journey-10]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-a-beginners-journey-10#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-a-beginners-journey-10</guid><description><![CDATA[       A 6-Week Course to Help You Access Greater Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment in Life. Decrease stress, anxiety, and depression, increase compassion, attention, and creativity, ease chronic pain, and improve sleep quality and memory.  Mindfulness: A&nbsp;Beginner's Journey&nbsp;1.0&nbsp;(Eight-Week Class) [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/bruno-aguirre-ehabts3lnr4-unsplash-1-orig_orig.jpg" alt="Man and woman on dock" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">A 6-Week Course to Help You Access Greater Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment in Life. Decrease stress, anxiety, and depression, increase compassion, attention, and creativity, ease chronic pain, and improve sleep quality and memory.</div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Mindfulness: A&nbsp;Beginner's Journey&nbsp;1.0&nbsp;(Eight-Week Class)</strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness Meditation Drop-in Sessions (One Hour)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-meditation-drop-in-sessions]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-meditation-drop-in-sessions#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindfulness-meditation-drop-in-sessions</guid><description><![CDATA[       Studies have shown that meditating in a group can complement your individual meditation practice or help you start meditating. We will offer a theme in mindfulness and compassion each week with a short talk followed by a one-hour guided meditation.  Establish a regular meditation practice, connect with like-minded people, and be part of an authentic community with shared values.&nbsp;  Everyone is welcome! Come join us every week or "drop in" when you can attend.&nbsp;       	 		 			 				 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/sage-friedman-hs5clnqbcoc-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="woman sitting on bench" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Studies have shown that meditating in a group can complement your individual meditation practice or help you start meditating. We will offer a theme in mindfulness and compassion each week with a short talk followed by a one-hour guided meditation.</span></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Establish a regular meditation practice, connect with like-minded people, and be part of an authentic community with shared values.&nbsp;<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Everyone is welcome! Come join us every week or "drop in" when you can attend.&nbsp;<br /></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div> 	<form enctype="multipart/form-data" action="//www.weebly.com/weebly/apps/formSubmit.php" method="POST" id="form-856987345737403181"> 		<div id="856987345737403181-form-parent" class="wsite-form-container" 				 style="margin-top:30px;"> 			<ul class="formlist" id="856987345737403181-form-list"> 				<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Register for a Mindfulness Meditation&nbsp;Session</h2>  <label class="wsite-form-label wsite-form-fields-required-label"><span class="form-required">*</span> Indicates required field</label><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; 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Gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. Develop tools to help handle difficult emotions with greater ease, and to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. The six-week class provides opportunities for more in-depth study and practice.  Th [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/fa-barboza-3dr1xzqfofs-unsplash-orig_orig.jpg" alt="woman with hands on heart" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Practicing self-compassion motivates us to make positive changes in our lives because we care about ourselves and the suffering we are experiencing in our lives and wanted to make progress and improvements. Gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. Develop tools to help handle difficult emotions with greater ease, and to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. The six-week class provides opportunities for more in-depth study and practice.<br /><span></span></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>The Power of Self-Compassion&nbsp;(One hour to 90 min)</strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Self-Compassion (Eight-week class)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/the-power-of-self-compassion-six-week-class]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/the-power-of-self-compassion-six-week-class#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/the-power-of-self-compassion-six-week-class</guid><description><![CDATA[       Practicing self-compassion motivates us to make positive changes in our lives because we care about ourselves and the suffering we are experiencing in our lives and wanted to make progress and improvements. Gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. Develop tools to help handle difficult emotions with greater ease, and to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. The six-week class provides opportunities for more in-depth study and practice.  Pa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/julia-caesar-dpomkearze4-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="woman sitting on ledge" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Practicing self-compassion motivates us to make positive changes in our lives because we care about ourselves and the suffering we are experiencing in our lives and wanted to make progress and improvements. Gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. Develop tools to help handle difficult emotions with greater ease, and to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. The six-week class provides opportunities for more in-depth study and practice.</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Participants of this program will learn some of the core skills of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. MSC is an empirically supported and internationally recognized program designed to cultivate self-compassion by teaching skills for responding in a kind, compassionate way whenever we are experiencing painful emotions.</div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>The Power of Self-Compassion (six-week class)</strong><br /><span></span></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Beginner’s Journey Continues 2.0​ (Six-Week Class)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/a-beginners-journey-continues-20]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/a-beginners-journey-continues-20#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/a-beginners-journey-continues-20</guid><description><![CDATA[       The next step for individuals who have completed&nbsp;Mindfulness: A Beginner's Journey&nbsp;1.0&#8203;&nbsp;and who want to deepen their mindfulness and meditation practice. One-on-one coaching is provided for students interested in receiving support to get help overcoming the challenges of maintaining a regular mindfulness and meditation practice and improved awareness of habitual patterns.  A Beginner&rsquo;s Journey Continues 2.0&#8203; (Six-Week Class)    Contact Chris   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/darius-bashar-gaxnmduy23a-unsplash-1_orig.jpg" alt="Man near water" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The next step for individuals who have completed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/store/p2/mindfulness-a-beginners-journey-6-week-course.html">Mindfulness: A Beginner's Journey&nbsp;1.0&#8203;</a>&nbsp;and who want to deepen their mindfulness and meditation practice. One-on-one coaching is provided for students interested in receiving support to get help overcoming the challenges of maintaining a regular mindfulness and meditation practice and improved awareness of habitual patterns.</div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>A Beginner&rsquo;s Journey Continues 2.0&#8203; (Six-Week Class)</strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does Mindfulness Matter? (90 min.)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/why-does-mindfulness-matter]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/why-does-mindfulness-matter#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:28:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/why-does-mindfulness-matter</guid><description><![CDATA[       This session&nbsp;provides an overview of mindfulness and simple yet highly effective strategies and guidance to help us be more resilient and make that shift, moment by moment of our lives, into a more spacious, clear, reliable, and loving connection with ourselves and the world.  Why does Mindfulness matter?&nbsp;(90 min.)    Contact Chris   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/priscilla-du-preez-8ueuvwa-tk-unsplash-orig_orig.jpg" alt="Man and woman in field" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">This session&nbsp;provides an overview of mindfulness and simple yet highly effective strategies and guidance to help us be more resilient and make that shift, moment by moment of our lives, into a more spacious, clear, reliable, and loving connection with ourselves and the world.</div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Why does Mindfulness matter?&nbsp;(90 min.)</strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day of Mindfulness Retreat (6-hour)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/day-of-mindfulness-retreat]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/day-of-mindfulness-retreat#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/day-of-mindfulness-retreat</guid><description><![CDATA[       We will explore various mindfulness meditations including sitting, walking, loving-kindness, and compassion meditations, as well as mindful movements. For beginners and experienced meditators alike. Mindfulness practices will have enough guidance to allow people of all levels of meditation practice to attend.&nbsp;This workshop will be held in silence, allowing one to develop concentration and insight.  Day of Mindfulness&nbsp;Retreat (6-hour)    Contact Chris   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/pexels-cliff-booth-4057865_orig.jpg" alt="two woman on yoga mats" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">We will explore various mindfulness meditations including sitting, walking, loving-kindness, and compassion meditations, as well as mindful movements. For beginners and experienced meditators alike. Mindfulness practices will have enough guidance to allow people of all levels of meditation practice to attend.&nbsp;This workshop will be held in silence, allowing one to develop concentration and insight.</div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Day of Mindfulness&nbsp;Retreat (6-hour)</strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindful Pathways Program (Three months)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-pathways-program]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-pathways-program#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Programs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-pathways-program</guid><description><![CDATA[       Individualized program to guide individuals through a three-month Mindfulness and Compassion curriculum consisting of one-one coaching, Day of Mindfulness silent retreat, guided meditations, journaling, and assessment.  Mindful Pathways Program (Three months)    Contact Chris   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/patrick-fore-74tufexdp3y-unsplash-orig_orig.jpg" alt="Path in Woods" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Individualized program to guide individuals through a three-month Mindfulness and Compassion curriculum consisting of one-one coaching, Day of Mindfulness silent retreat, guided meditations, journaling, and assessment.</span></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Mindful Pathways Program (Three months)</strong></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindful Personal Coaching Program]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-coaching-program]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-coaching-program#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Programs For Individuals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/mindful-coaching-program</guid><description><![CDATA[       One-on-one coaching for people interested in personalized guidance and support with beginning or maintaining a mindfulness and meditation practice and cultivating greater well-being and happiness.  I base my coaching on the person-centered and strengths approach based on the belief that individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior.  I coach individuals with a gentle and kind appro [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/mor-shani-yu-aej7samg-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Woman in front of water shore" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">One-on-one coaching for people interested in personalized guidance and support with beginning or maintaining a mindfulness and meditation practice and cultivating greater well-being and happiness.</div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I base my coaching on the person-centered and strengths approach based on the belief that individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior.<br /><span></span></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I coach individuals with a gentle and kind approach with compassion, empathy, acceptance, understanding, and an open heart. I ask pertinent questions, to assist you, the client, in moving forward to create the discipline and vision for your life. I use reflective inquiry to explore your next steps and clarify your goals. <br /><span></span></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retreats]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/retreats]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/retreats#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Workplace Programs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mindfulprograms.com/mindful-programs-blog/retreats</guid><description><![CDATA[       Mindfulness retreats are designed to be inspiring and transformational. They provide the opportunity to experience a variety of practices including awareness, compassion, and kindness practices,&nbsp;body scan, mindful movement including walking, and mindful communication. Explore how mindfulness can set the stage for deep work, creativity, and better collaboration and teamwork.&nbsp;    Contact Chris   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mindfulprograms.com/uploads/8/3/2/0/83203422/hudson-hintze-vpxee7s-my4-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="people standing outside at sunset" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>Mindfulness retreats</strong> are designed to be inspiring and transformational. They provide the opportunity to experience a variety of practices including awareness, compassion, and kindness practices,&nbsp;body scan, mindful movement including walking, and mindful communication. Explore how mindfulness can set the stage for deep work, creativity, and better collaboration and teamwork.&nbsp;</div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="mailto:chris@mindfulprograms.com" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Contact Chris</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>