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Articles

Unpublished Pilot Study:

“Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Among Predominantly Low-Income, African American Smokers ”

2018 Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting: Rapid Communications

Spears, C. A., Dannenfelser, M. A., Bell, S. A., Carter, B. P., Scarlett, C. A., & Wetter, D. W. (April, 2018). Mindfulness-based Smoking Cessation among Predominantly Low-Income, African American Smokers. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

Spears et al. Mindfulness Poster SBM 2018

Poster Presentation Website

Conscious Life Journal Article

“Surfing Your Emotional Waves: How to Break the Cycle of Worry and Regret”

by Mark A. Dannenfelser

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august, 2018

24aug - 26aug 246:00 pmaug 26MBSR Weekend RetreatMindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Event Details

The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment and personal growth.

Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation skills, mindful yoga practice, group dialogue, periods of extended silence, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for individual meetings with the retreat director for additional instruction, guidance and/or support will be provided.

The retreat is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness in the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Beginners and experienced participants are welcome!

Note: All participants will have the option to participate or to refrain from certain exercises according to their own comfort and safety levels.

Directed by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC

Mark is founding director of the Mindfulness Center of Atlanta, whose mission is to increase the well-being and healing of those experiencing chronic stress and psychological/physical distress, as well as to increase optimal functioning in the areas of health, education, spirituality and work. www.mindfulnesscenteratlanta.com

Mark is a licensed professional counselor in private practice and an adjunct lecturer in the graduate theology program at Spring Hill College. Mark is a Center for Mindfulness (U. Mass Medical Center) qualified teacher of MBSR, a certified spiritual director, a registered yoga teacher, and a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of the Centering Prayer method for the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University.

Investment:

The investment for this 2-night retreat is $490. Payments can be made by check or credit card.

If paying by check to register, your registration is marked as tentative until the check is received.

What is included in your cost: 2 nights in single private room with a private bath, linens and towels. Delicious meals along with snacks, beverages and coffee are provided. Should you have specific dietary needs please contact us at the time of reservations.

Travel expenses to the retreat house are not included

Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled at least 14 days prior to the start of the retreat. If within that 14 day period, you may apply this amount to another retreat offered by Ignatius House, to be used within 12 months of the cancellation. Alternatively, you may choose to donate that amount to the ministry of Ignatius House. After 12 months, any unapplied credits are counted as a general donation.

*Medical Disclaimer: The Mindfulness programs are for educational purposes only and are not intended as, nor should they be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice and/or treatment.

Time

24 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 26 (Sunday) 1:30 pm EST

Location

Ignatius House Retreat Center

6700 Riverside Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328

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september

11sep - 30octsep 116:30 pmoct 30Mindfulness Tuesday Evening Enrichment Course

Event Details

The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, cognitive performance and personal growth.

Beginners and experienced are welcome.

The course is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness in the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

The course is facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC

Investment: $490.00

If paying by check to register, your registration is marked as tentative until the check is received.

What is included in your cost: 8 in-person 2.5 hr. Tuesday evening classes, 1 full day retreat-8 hrs. on a Saturday, all program handouts and audio recordings)

Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled at least 14 days prior to the start of the retreat. If within that 14 day period, you may apply this amount to another retreat offered by Ignatius House, to be used within 12 months of the cancellation. Alternatively, you may choose to donate that amount to the ministry of Ignatius House. After 12 months, any un-applied credits are counted as a general donation.

*Medical Disclaimer: The Mindfulness programs are for educational purposes only and are not intended as, nor should they be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice and/or treatment.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 through Tuesday, October 30, 2018

6:30 PM – 9 PM

*DAY RETREAT: Sat., Oct. 20th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Time

September 11 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - October 30 (Tuesday) 9:00 pm EST

Location

Ignatius House Retreat Center

6700 Riverside Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328

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13sep9:00 am- 11:00 amArt of Mindful Leadership ½ day workshop Federal Law Enforcement Supervisors in the Inspector General’s Office

22sep9:00 am- 12:00 pmReducing Stress and Increasing Clinical Competency in Medical Residents Using MindfulnessAnnual Resident’s Retreat

Books

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Articles

Unpublished Pilot Study:

Spears et al. Mindfulness Poster SBM 2018

Poster Presentation Website

Conscious Life Journal Article

Click Here to Read Mark’s Article

Event Details

Travel expenses to the retreat house are not included

*Medical Disclaimer: The Mindfulness programs are for educational purposes only and are not intended as, nor should they be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice and/or treatment.

Time

Location

Event Details

*Medical Disclaimer: The Mindfulness programs are for educational purposes only and are not intended as, nor should they be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice and/or treatment.

Time

Location

Time

Location

Event Details

Time

Location