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.
The British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) has put together helpful resources for coping with COVID-19.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS 2022
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FREE Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) info sessions
ONLINE info session on Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 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 October 12 November 30, 2022 With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Wednesday evenings (Learn More) 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
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10-Week Online MBSR Foundations Training
(Oct. 6 to Dec. 8, 2022) (Registration is now OPEN) Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI) 2022 Dates TBA (Learn more) Want to learn more? You can join us in a FREE Teacher Training Pathway Info session on Monday, July 18, 2022.
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 next the next Online Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training will be online October 29-30, 2022. Graduates receive a Certificate from Dr. Madan Kataria’s Laughter Yoga International. To learn more and apply click here. |
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(Online) Sparking Joy
Next Date TBA Join us in this three hour event to nurture and spark the joy that is inherit within us all.
This will incorporate principles of Positive Psychology, with practical exercises to nurture authentic joy, resilience, and appreciation of life. 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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