(Re)Parenting with Presence: Free Mindfulness Series for Parents & Adults

The Four Faces of Love: A 4 part Mindfulness Series for Parents & Adults

Each 1.5 hour session will focus on each of the four divine abodes of Buddhist practices of:

1. Loving kindness

2. Compassion

3. Joy

4. Equanimity

4 sessions: Each session will include a mindfulness meditation, a talk on the topic, a group discussion on parenting challenges and the application of the mindfulness principles in everyday life.

Learning objectives:

1. Learn mindfulness meditation practice for reduction of parental stress.

2. Learning and practicing self love and self acceptance.

3. Enhance wellbeing, positivity and doing more activities that bring joy.

4. Learn techniques for balance in daily life incorporating mindfulness and fun in daily life.

Audience: Adults (participants do not have to be parents to participate as concepts can be-applied to reparenting oneself)

Facilitator Bios:

Julien is a passionate leader in the LGBTQIA community, clinical Manager at Pacific Center with 23 years experience working in mental health providing direct care. His background is in early childhood and human development, specializing on the impact and healing of childhood trauma. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in EMDR and somatic focused healing. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years with East Bay Meditation Center and Spirit Rock. A trainer reiki master and currently studied to be a certified shamanic practitioner.

Hi, I'm Jonathan (he/him), an AMFT at the Pacific Center. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and person-centered approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in education and school leadership, where I mentored and coached students, families, and educators on a range of issues from educational to social to emotional. I bring flexibility, humor, and compassion to my work, and am excited to give back to the community through these workshops.