Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness

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Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness We provide mindfulness classes, drop-in meditation sessions, workshops, and presentations that are open to the general community.

The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) cultivates and supports mindfulness to promote health and well-being in communities by offering classes, retreats, events, and scholarships to aspiring mindfulness teachers from underrepresented communities. We also provide these for organizations, including businesses, associations, and educational institutions. Do check out our website for more details on who we are and what we do.

In the midst of our busy lives, it can be meaningful to set aside an entire day simply to slow down, turn inward, and pr...
09/19/2026

In the midst of our busy lives, it can be meaningful to set aside an entire day simply to slow down, turn inward, and practice being present.

The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness is hosting an all-day silent mindfulness retreat from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 15.

A retreat offers something different from our everyday practice. With fewer distractions and more time to settle in, we have an opportunity to notice what is happening within us, and to practice meeting our experience with greater awareness and curiosity.

This event qualifies for 6.0 CE credits for social workers. Events approved and offered by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules).

Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or register.

We're looking forward to sharing this day of practice with you.

Pay attention to your self-talk. Do I talk to myself? :-)Is it critical? Harsh? Curious? Compassionate?The good news:...
09/10/2026

Pay attention to your self-talk. Do I talk to myself? :-)
Is it critical? Harsh? Curious? Compassionate?
The good news:
We can transform our relationship with our inner voice for less stress and more emotional resilience.
Learn Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
(Evidence-Based).
Join Paulette and Brenda Mondays 6:30-9 pm ET
8 online sessions Sept 28- Nov 16
Half-Day Session Sat., Nov 7, 9 am- 1 pm ET
(20 CEs Available)
(Based on the ground-breaking work of
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer)
Everyone welcome!
Learn more and register at mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes

Curious? Register at mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes for the free orientation
Sept 14, 6:30-8 pm ET

Celebrating a new mindfulness teacher in the community!We’re excited to recognize, Jungsoo Ahn, a valued member of the s...
08/21/2026

Celebrating a new mindfulness teacher in the community!

We’re excited to recognize, Jungsoo Ahn, a valued member of the southeast Michigan mindfulness community, who is currently completing training in the Mindfulness Meditation Certification Program.

As part of her training, Jungsoo is offering a 4-session Introduction to Mindfulness course to members of the community.

Inside the Discretionary Space: Mindfulness and Meditation Practicum is a four-session introduction to bringing mindfulness into everyday life.

Together, you'll practice, reflect, and explore how greater awareness can help meet the choices and moments of daily life with more presence, intention, and wise discretion.

🌿 Mondays, August 24–September 14
🕖 7:00–8:00 a.m. EST
💻 Online via Zoom

If you’re curious about bringing mindfulness more intentionally into your everyday life, we invite you to join Jungsoo!

Register: tinyurl.com/mindfulyay

What if the way forward isn’t trying harder, but learning to relate to yourself differently? This fall, we're grateful ...
08/11/2026

What if the way forward isn’t trying harder, but learning to relate to yourself differently?

This fall, we're grateful to offer two evidence-based mindfulness programs designed to support greater awareness, resilience, and well-being.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) - Sometimes awareness alone isn’t enough. We also need to learn how to meet ourselves with kindness when life is difficult. MSC combines mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help reduce self-criticism, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop a more supportive relationship with ourselves.

✨ Fall MSC begins September 28
✨ Complimentary Orientation: September 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET
✨ Online via Zoom
✨ 20 CE credits for social workers

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - MBSR is an 8-week, trauma-sensitive program that helps us become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, body, and habitual reactions, so we can learn to respond to life with greater clarity rather than automatically reacting to stress.

✨ Fall MBSR begins September 30
✨ Complimentary required Orientation: September 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET
✨ Online via Zoom
✨ 22 CE credits for social workers

Both programs offer an opportunity to pause, notice our patterns, and practice responding to ourselves and our lives in new ways.

If you’ve been thinking about developing a mindfulness practice, or deepening the one you already have, we'd love for you to join us.

Learn more or register for an upcoming orientation:
www.aacfm.org

Class sizes are limited.

Paulette Bendon Grotrian Mind Transformations LLC

There is still time to register! This session qualifies for 2 CE credits for social workers. Classes approved by NASW a...
08/11/2026

There is still time to register!

This session qualifies for 2 CE credits for social workers. Classes approved by NASW are also acceptable CE for psychologists (see LARA – Psychology General Rules).

Sitting Together: Compassion in Psychotherapy

As mental health professionals, we spend our days caring for others, but how often do we intentionally cultivate for ourselves?

Sitting Together is an interactive Zoom workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health practitioners who are interested in integrating compassion and self-compassion into their clinical work.

🗓 Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM ET
🎓 2.0 SW Continuing Education Credits
💛 Pay what you can: $35–$75

Together, we'll explore:
✨ The neuroscience of compassion
✨ Practical compassion and self-compassion practices for the therapy room
✨ Evidence-informed techniques you can use immediately with clients
✨ Ways to support your own well-being while supporting others

Teacher: Nicole LaBrie, LMSW, ACSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified MBCT Teacher

Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

Give yourself the gift of self-compassion this fall.Life will always include challenges, but how we meet these challenge...
07/19/2026

Give yourself the gift of self-compassion this fall.

Life will always include challenges, but how we meet these challenges can change.

Join us for the Fall 2026 Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week Online Series, an evidence-based program developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Through mindfulness and self-compassion practices, you'll learn skills to respond to stress with greater kindness, resilience, and emotional balance.

✨ Participants often experience:
• Less self-criticism and harsh inner judgment
• Greater emotional resilience and stability
• Reduced stress, anxiety, and reactivity
• Increased self-acceptance and healthier motivation

📅 Complimentary Orientation (Pre-registration Required)
Monday, September 14 | 6:30 p.m. ET

🧘 8-Week Live Zoom Series
Mondays, September 28 – November 16
6:30–9:00 p.m. ET

🕘 Half-Day Retreat
Saturday, November 7 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET

20 Continuing Education Credits available for social workers. NASW-approved courses are also accepted for psychologists (see Michigan LARA - Psychology General Rules)

If you've been longing to be kinder to yourself, this may be the beginning of a meaningful journey.

We'd love to have you join us. Visit https://www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes to learn more or to register.

Sitting Together: Compassion in Psychotherapy As mental health professionals, we spend our days caring for others, but ...
07/11/2026

Sitting Together: Compassion in Psychotherapy

As mental health professionals, we spend our days caring for others, but how often do we intentionally cultivate for ourselves?

Sitting Together is an interactive Zoom workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health practitioners who are interested in integrating compassion and self-compassion into their clinical work.

🗓 Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM ET
🎓 2.0 SW Continuing Education Credits
💛 Pay what you can: $35–$75

Together, we'll explore:
✨ The neuroscience of compassion
✨ Practical compassion and self-compassion practices for the therapy room
✨ Evidence-informed techniques you can use immediately with clients
✨ Ways to support your own well-being while supporting others

Teacher: Nicole LaBrie, LMSW, ACSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified MBCT Teacher

Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

SW CE OpportunityAs life begins to slow down, fall offers an opportunity to pause, rest, reflect, and renew.If you're lo...
07/03/2026

SW CE Opportunity

As life begins to slow down, fall offers an opportunity to pause, rest, reflect, and renew.

If you're looking for practical ways to manage stress and support your well-being, discover how mindfulness can help regulate your nervous system and cultivate greater resilience.

Learn more about the orientation and the 8-week MBSR series starting on Wed., Sept 30 at 6:30 p.m. from https://www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes

What if the voice you speak to yourself with became one of your greatest sources of strength?This fall, join Paulette Gr...
06/16/2026

What if the voice you speak to yourself with became one of your greatest sources of strength?

This fall, join Paulette Grotrian and Brenda Lindsay for the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week Series held on Monday evenings.

The evidence-based MSC program combines mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help you:

✨ Reduce self-criticism
✨ Build resilience
✨ Navigate challenges with greater ease
✨ Cultivate emotional well-being and inner strength
✨ Develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself

Learn more and register: www.aacfm.org

Transformations LLC

✨ Introduction to Mindfulness – 4-Week Online Series Wednesdays, Aug 5 – Aug 26 , 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ETAre you feeling str...
05/12/2026

✨ Introduction to Mindfulness – 4-Week Online Series
Wednesdays, Aug 5 – Aug 26 , 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET

Are you feeling stretched, reactive, or running on autopilot?
This gentle and practical 4-week via Zoom series is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and build sustainable inner resilience.

Together we’ll explore how to:
🌿 Be more present at work and home
🌿 Reduce stress reactivity
🌿 Find more ease and happiness
🌿 Deepen connection with others
🌿 Offer yourself compassion during hard moments

You don’t need any prior experience, just a willingness to pause and practice. Visit https://www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

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