Mindfulness Training

Mindfulness is the practice of learning to non-judgmentally turn towards our thoughts, emotions and physical sensations so that you can better connect to the world as it is.

Mindfulness teaches us how we can lead from within and enables us to meet ourselves and those around us where we’re at – honestly and gently – while also holding ourselves, and others, accountable for making positive change.

I believe that mindfulness is accessible to all of us and that it does not have to be woo-woo or only available to the most calm among us. Whether you’re running a business or teaching a class – I believe cultivating a mindfulness are practice is within your grasp.

My programs offer mindfulness training that goes with you even through transition and challenge.

Whether you’re looking for practical mindfulness skills to handle day to day challenges or are interested in deepening a meditation practice, I offer a variety of mindfulness training programs to meet your needs. I am a recognized Senior Facilitator in Personal Leadership and am a Certified Mindfulness Teacher specializing in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – MBSR.

Personal Leadership is a cross-cultural communication framework especially designed to support people living and working between cultures. 

Personal Leadership is guided by two principles (Mindfulness and Creativity)  and the belief that when we learn to pay attention to our experiences we gain information that helps us better navigate culturally complex situations.

Through PL you will learn 6 practical, everyday mindfulness practices and develop strategies for how to apply those practices in your daily life.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a world-renowned program which offers intensive meditation training over an 8-week course. It was originally developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

In the 8-week course, participants learn 4 types of meditation practice and learn how to create a mindfulness meditation and informal mindfulness practice that can be applied to all areas of their life.  

In my work, I am committed to helping you access mindfulness tools in a way that accessible to learn and understand regardless of your background. 

The practice of mindfulness takes attention and intention, but developing an understanding of the practice and learning tools you can begin to use right away is not rocket science. In fact, I believe all of us have everything we ned to begin to live more mindfully right now.

My approach is to meet you exactly where you’re at, to remind you that you have everything you need and then to provide you with tools you’ll feel confident you can put to use on your own.

I often surprise my clients and program participants when I tell them that mindfulness practice is more than sitting on a cushion, legs crossed, eyes closed in meditation.

Meditation is a wonderful tool for cultivating mindfulness and it is an essential part of my own practice. However, it is not the only way to cultivate mindfulness in your life. Mindfulness is about paying attention in our daily interactions so that we can better see what’s right before us. Everyday mindfulness involves connecting to ourselves and the other people in our lives with compassion, insight and reflection. Sometimes that connection comes on your meditation cushion, often it is comes from right where you’re standing at this moment. 

So, even if you’re a meditation skeptic, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to become more mindful. In fact, you may be surprised when you learn some of the many ways you’re practicing mindfulness already.

I specialize in working with individuals, small groups and medium-sized teams.

In addition to my mindfulness training and certifications listed above, my training as both a clinical social worker and coach means I meet people non-judgmentally with encouragement and curiosity – exactly where they’re at.

I have a special interest in supporting those living and working internationally and across cultures. With nearly 20 years’ experience working with immigrants, expats, diplomats and individuals that support these groups as well as over 10 years of personal international experience – I understand what it’s like to live between worlds.

More information about my personal background and professional experience is available on the About page.

Scroll down to see a list of my current and upcoming course options. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for or if you’re interested in a custom course for your or your team, get in touch. Programs include both single-session presentations and more extensive workshops. Combined coaching and facilitation programs are also available. I can develop custom programming for groups of up to 20 participants.