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Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
Registered Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher 

Supporting positive change, well-being, and mindful living



​The Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, is a 
Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC), which was formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. 

Our Centre is recognized as one of the handful of world leading institutions in mindfulness  that exemplifies the standards for Mindfulness based interventions through evidence-based research and experiential training and education.  
 

COVID-19 UPDATE:   We are closely monitoring the daily health and safety concerns with the pandemic.  As a proactive measure, upcoming programs durning this period will continue to be offered online.  Updates and details will be listed under each program/service. 

The British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) has put together helpful resources for coping with this COVID-19 outbreak. ​
More About Coping With COVID-19

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​Watch the TEDx talk about Mindfulness 

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS 2021


FREE Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) info sessions 
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ONLINE info session
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST

(registration is 
OPEN)​​

ONLINE info session on
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST

(registration is OPEN)​

Join us in one of these FREE sessions!  

​You will get the opportunity to experience mindfulness and be introduced to its use to deal with pain, illness, and the demands of daily life.  You will also be able to ask questions and explore whether the eight-week MBSR program is right for you. 

You can be notified about any additional MBSR info sessions by signing up for the monthly newsletter (see newsletter signup at the top of this page). 

The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) talks in February were part of BC Psychological Association's (BCPA) Psychology Month.  It is a campaign to raise awareness of the role psychology plays in lives, jobs and communities with free public presentations. 
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Online Eight-Week Mindfulness Based
Stress Reduction
(MBSR) programs 


ONLINE MBSR program
With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
Thursday evenings,
January 28 to March 18, 2021

(registration is OPEN)


ONLINE MBSR program
With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
Wednesday evenings 
April 7 to May 26, 2021

(registration is OPEN)

The MBSR program was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  Since its inception in 1979, MBSR has been well researched, indicating various benefits of training people to more effectively deal with stress, pain, illness and the pressures of everyday life.  

Are you interested in experiencing the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation?  Join us in this experiential and highly respected program in the medical community, an excellent complement to traditional and psychological treatments.  

Programs tend to fill up with a waiting list.  Secure a spot by registering in an upcoming program. 
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Mindfulness/MBSR Teacher Training 
10-Week Online MBSR Foundations Training with
​Eight-week MBSR program 

April/May 2021

​(Registration is OPEN)​

Interested in professional training in Mindfulness?  ​The Teacher Training Pathway is an enriching and rigorous process for those interested in teaching mindfulness as taught in the eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. 

Join us in the upcoming 10-Week Online MBSR Foundations Training and Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI).   The successful completion of these Trainings are fully recognized and acknowledged by the Mindfulness Center, School of Public Health, at Brown University.  ​
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(ONLINE) Laughter Yoga 

Laughter yoga is a global phenomenon that was developed by a Physician in India, Dr. Madan Kataria, and it is practiced in over 100 countries.  It is a group exercise where anyone can laugh for no reason, and is done through exercises that stimulate laughter in a group with eye contact and playfulness.  

Here are some of the upcoming laughter events:

-  Free ONLINE monthly Laughter Yoga class in North Vancouver:  Fourth Monday of every month (6:00 pm to 6:50 pm).  To register click here.

-  Want to spend a weekend nurturing your laughter?   Join us in the 2021 Online Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training (2021 dates TBA).  To learn more and apply click here.  ​
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Mindfulness Workshop (3 hrs)

ONLINE session
Saturday, March 27, 2021
(Registration is OPEN)

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Want to learn why mindfulness is receiving much attention in the media and research literature?  Join us in the experiential and engaging session.  It is designed for beginners wanting to learn the important aspects of mindfulness and its application in daily life, and is open to everyone.  ​
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 (Online) Deepening The Path Day

ONLINE session
Saturday, February 20, 2021
(Registration is OPEN)


Deepening The Path Day builds on the mindfulness skills developed from the eight-week MBSR Program, and is only open to graduates of the program. 
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(Online) Sparking Joy Day

Spring/Summer 2021 Dates TBA shortly

Join us in this one-day online event to nurture and spark the joy that is inherit within us all.   
 
The day will incorporate principles of Positive Psychology, with practical exercises to nurture authentic joy, resilience, and appreciation of life.  
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The day will also include Eastern teachings and experiential practices that nurture well-being.  These will include:
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  • Mindfulness meditation.
  • Laughter yoga.
  • Movement.​
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LOOKING FOR AN ONLINE SPEAKER?

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is passionate about public speaking.  He has presented seminars, workshops, courses, key notes at various organizations/locations such as TEDx, Fraser Health Women's Health Symposium, British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), Lions Gate Hospital Hope Centre, Family Services of the North Shore, Youth Summit at Rogers Arena, Wanderlust Whistler Festival, and many High Schools and Universities.  
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Thank you for visiting this website!  
​I hope it provides you with the information you need.  Please feel free to contact me with your questions. 

I look forward to being part of your journey.   

For inquires or to schedule a counselling appointment,
call 604-771-0579, 
or
​e-mail ​info@drkasimalmashat.com


Centre for Mindfulness Canada (CFMC)
#107-3711 Delbrook Ave, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 3Z4


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