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Mindfulness Retreats in Worcester, MA

The HeartWell Institute is hosting two mindfulness retreats in April and June - open to the community.

Please join the HeartWell Institute for two very special mindfulness retreats in Worcester, MA:

Saturday, April 25th: The Power of Mindful Self-Compassion with Dr. Christopher Germer, founding member for the Institute of Meditation and Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer, PhD, is also a clinical instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, and co-developer of the 8-Week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training program. Participants will learn simple but effective tools for coping and responding to life’s struggles with kindness and compassion. *CEUs available for social workers, psychologists and licensed counselors* Download flyer here.

Saturday, June 27th: Mindfulness Retreat with Tara Healey, Program Director of Mindfulness-Based Learning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Tara, M.ED. is the architect of Harvard Pilgrim’s mindfulness program and has integrated the principles of mindfulness meditation to a corporate environment. This retreat is designed to help participants develop/continue a personal practice of mindfulness using mindfulness techniques and tools. Included is a mindful yoga session with Kripalu Institute certified instructor, David Schouela. *CEUs available for social workers* Download flyer here.

Limited space available for both retreats. REGISTER TODAY or CONTACT US for more information.

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