When

Thursday September 17, 2015 at 6:45 PM EDT
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Wednesday September 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM EDT

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Contact

Registration Coordinator
Transformations Spirituality Center
269-381-6290 x310
register@transformationscenter.org

Where

Transformations Spirituality Center
3427 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048


 
 

Interpersonal Mindfulness: A Pathway to Healthy Relationships at Home and Work 

8 Thursdays from September 17 through November 5;  6:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Eric Nelson, MA, Mindfulness Trainer and Coach 

Healthy relationships are essential to our overall well-being and happiness; however most of us suffer from a variety of communication challenges that negatively impact our relationships. The good news is interpersonal Mindfulness has been found to be highly effective in fostering healthy, meaningful and sustainable relationships, by improving self-awareness, emotional intelligence, compassion, authentic speaking and listening. 

Whether at home, the workplace or in a helping profession, Interpersonal Mindfulness supports healthy, authentic and caring relationships.  The 8 session, 8 week course is highly experiential and provides training opportunities:  

  • To begin or deepen our solitary mindfulness meditation practice.
  • To learn guidelines for increasing awareness and patience in our interactions.
  • To recognize habitual ways we react to stress and anxiety in relationship.
  • To cultivate wholesome, and release unwholesome mind states,  emotions and behaviors.
  • To learn to listen to oneself and others with curiosity, patience and empathy.
  • To deepen skills in empathy and compassion for oneself and others.

Registration for the series is $260 if paid before August 20; $270 after, and includes program and materials.  Please register by Monday, August 24th.  Payment in full is due prior to arrival.