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 be offered online. Updates and details will be listed under each program/service.
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The Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC), which was formed 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS 2020
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FREE Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) info sessions
ONLINE info session on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST (registration is OPEN) ONLINE info session Thursday, January 21, 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 Florence Meleo-Meyer and Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Tuesday evenings, October 20 to December 8, 2020 (registration closed with a waiting list) ONLINE MBSR program With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Thursday evenings, January 28 to March 18, 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 the upcoming programs. |
Special Announcement: The October Online MBSR program will be co-facilitated by Florence Meleo-Meyer and Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat. This is a unique opportunity as Florence is a world recognized Mindfulness teacher and trainer.
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Mindfulness/MBSR Teacher Training
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10-Week Online MBSR Foundations Training with Eight-week MBSR program October 13th to December 15th, 2020 (Full with a waiting list) Interested in professional development in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)? Join us in the upcoming 10-Week Online MBSR Foundations Training. The program will be co-facilitated by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat with Florence Meleo-Meyer, who is a world renowned mindfulness teacher and trainer at Brown University. The successful completion of this MBSR Foundations Training is recognized and acknowledged by the Mindfulness Center, School of Public Health, at Brown University. It fulfills the requirements for Part One of Level 1 of the MBSR Foundations Training. This training is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for a total of 58.50 CE credit hours. |
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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 2020 Online Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training December 5-6, 2020. To learn more and apply click here. |
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Introduction to Mindfulness:
A 3-Hour Session ONLINE session (Winter 2021 TBA) 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) Sparking Joy Retreat
2021 Dates TBA Join us in this 2-day online weekend to nurture and spark the joy that is inherit within us all.
The weekend will incorporate principles of Positive Psychology, with practical exercises to nurture authentic joy, resilience, and appreciation of life. The weekend will also include Eastern teachings and experiential practices that nurture well-being. These will include:
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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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