Part 6 of the Mindfulness series 

Mindfulness is the practice of being present to one’s experience with loving attention, which studies have shown helps reduce stress and promotes well-being.

In this class students will learn to skillfully work with thoughts and incessant thinking. Our minds run a mile a minute and we are mostly unaware of how we get hooked by unwholesome thoughts and take them to be true. Studies have shown that depression and anxiety often relate to the thoughts we believe and let spin out of control. Participants will learn how to strengthen beneficial thoughts and diminish harmful thoughts that create mental suffering.  A private and quiet space is recommended for participation in this class as well as a blanket or yoga mat, chair and loose-fitting clothes.

Special Guest Presenter: Bettina Heitmann, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

Bettina Heitmann is a graduate of the 2‐year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, sponsored by the University of California Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. She has practiced meditation and yoga for 20 years and finds these practices to be hugely beneficial for people living in this fast paced and high stress society. Bettna was a social worker with Child Welfare Services, including the bilingual Adoptions Unit, and non‐profit social service agencies for 13 years. She has a particular interest in bringing mindfulness teachings to benefit Resource parents and children.

Registration will close on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 7am

***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the online platform called Zoom. Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend.

The link to attend this class will be provided at registration.

Please follow the link below for a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.

Zoom User Guide