Do not say that awareness and kindness are separate.
One cannot arise without the other.
Awareness is the foundation of kindness
and kindness is the foundation of awareness.
Mindfulness is a special way of paying attention that enhances well-being and wisdom. Self-kindness is befriending and supporting ourselves through the struggles of life. The two are like the wings of a bird that find more balance and ease. They help us remember all of us struggle, and we are not alone. These powerful tools enhance emotional resilience and well-being. In peer-reviewed studies, mindfulness and self-kindness have been shown to significantly increase as life satisfaction as well as compassion for self and others and decrease depression, anxiety, and stress.
Some things you will learn:
-What mindfulness and self-compassion are, their benefits, and the research that supports them.
-The myths surrounding these practices.
-How these practices help us live our values.
-How we cause ourselves unnecessary suffering and what to do about it.
-How we can be more effective by motivating ourselves with kindness rather than criticism.
How to prepare:
-Wear loose comfortable clothing and dress in layers for comfort.
-Bring a water bottle.
-Arrange to keep technology to a minimum.
-There will be a 60-minute lunch break as part of the day.
-Suspend judgment and meet the day with curiosity and openness.
What’s Included:
-Mindfulness and Self-Kindness handbook.
-Mindfulness and Self-kindness audio practices.
-Gentle mindful movement videos.
Carol Hendershot, Exp RYT 500 Yoga Instructor
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
Carol has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and Mindful Self-Compassion classes since 2014. She has led hundreds of students through these programs. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to
build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills.
Grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on May 12, 2025.
Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance.
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Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.
