Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness

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.

04/28/2026

We'd be delighted to have you join us for this Mindfulness and Compassion for Connecting During Fractured Times workshop.

If you’ve been considering it, now is the time, registration closes Friday, May 1st.

This workshop was created as a space for reflection, connection, and practices that you can carry into daily life.

All are warmly welcome! Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

04/01/2026

🌿 Early Bird Pricing is Extended to April 9 to better support community needs.

Mindfulness & Compassion for Connecting in a Fractured World
🗓 May 9, 2026 | 10am–4pm

When the world feels overwhelming, compassion matters. Join us for a day of guided practice, reflection, and connection with nationally recognized teachers.

All are warmly welcome, no mindfulness or compassion experience is needed. CEs are available.

Learn more or register at: www.aacfm.org

03/14/2026

✨ Mindfulness & Compassion for Connecting in a Fractured World Workshop - Early bird pricing ends March 31

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Ann Arbor for a nourishing day of learning, reflection, and practice with nationally recognized Dr. Sydney Spears, PhD, LCSW and Dr. Tracy Ochester, PsyD.

Together we’ll explore mindfulness and compassion practices that support resilience, empathy, emotional regulation, and connection especially in challenging times.

✔️ Open to all, no prior mindfulness or meditation experience needed
✔️ Light breakfast & lunch included
✔️ Early bird pricing ends March 31
✔️ 4.5 CE credits available (optional add-on)
✔️ Scholarships and reduced rates available
📍 Garrett’s, Student Center Building, Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor)
🅿️ Free parking & bus accessible

Come as you are and be part of a warm, supportive community of practice. Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

A portion of the proceeds from this event supports scholarships for mindfulness teacher training in underrepresented communities, helping more people access mindfulness and compassion training.



https://a2tix.com/events/exploring-mindfulness-and-compassion-practices-for-connecting-in-a-fractured-world

Saturday, May 9th, 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Register by March 31 for discounted early bird pricing! Join this day of learning, reflection, and practice presented by Dr. Sydney Spears, Ph.D., LCSW and Dr. Tracy Ochester, Psy.D., who are nationally recognized leaders in mindfulness and compassion. This...

02/24/2026

✨ Introduction to Mindfulness – 4-Week Online Series ✨
Wednesdays, April 1 – April 22 , 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.

02/17/2026

✨ Mindfulness & Compassion for Connecting in a Fractured World Workshop

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Ann Arbor for a nourishing day of learning, reflection, and practice with Dr. Sydney Spears, PhD, LCSW and Dr. Tracy Ochester, PsyD. nationally recognized leaders in mindfulness and compassion.

Together we’ll explore mindfulness and compassion practices that support resilience, empathy, emotional regulation, and connection especially in challenging times.

✔️ Open to all, no prior mindfulness or meditation experience needed
✔️ Light breakfast & lunch included
✔️ Early bird pricing ends March 31
✔️ 4.5 CE credits available (optional add-on)
✔️ Scholarships and reduced rates available
📍 Garrett’s, Student Center Building, Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor)
🅿️ Free parking & bus accessible

Come as you are and be part of a warm, supportive community of practice. Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more or to register.

02/04/2026

✨ Mindfulness & Compassion for Connecting in a Fractured World Workshop

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a nourishing day of learning, reflection, and practice with Dr. Sydney Spears, PhD, LCSW and Dr. Tracy Ochester, PsyD.

Together we’ll explore mindfulness and compassion practices that support resilience, empathy, emotional regulation, and connection especially in challenging times.

✔️ Open to all, no prior mindfulness or meditation experience needed
✔️ Light breakfast & lunch included
✔️ Early bird pricing ends March 31
✔️ 4.5 CE credits available for social workers (optional add-on)
✔️ Scholarships and reduced rates available

📍 Garrett’s, Student Center Building, Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor)
🅿️ Free parking & bus accessible

Come as you are and be part of a warm, supportive community of practice.

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

02/01/2026

Last day to register for Embrace Winter’s Stillness daily meditation sessions! Visit www.aacfm.org to learn more.

Join us for 8 days of meditation via Zoom for gentle, grounding meditation sessions twice a day, designed to support rest, reflection, and nervous system regulation during the heart of winter.

📅 Dates:
Sunday evening, Feb 1, 2026 through Sunday morning, Feb 8, 2026
🧘‍♀️ Daily Sessions:
• 8:00–8:30 am
• 8:00–8:30 pm

Whether you join once a day or twice, this retreat offers a steady rhythm of practice, an opportunity to reconnect with stillness, presence, and yourself.

To learn more or to register, visit www.aacfm.org

01/31/2026

✨ Mindfulness & Compassion for Connecting in a Fractured World Workshop

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a nourishing day of learning, reflection, and practice with Dr. Sydney Spears, PhD, LCSW and Dr. Tracy Ochester, PsyD.

Together we’ll explore mindfulness and compassion practices that support resilience, empathy, emotional regulation, and connection especially in challenging times.

✔️ Open to all, no prior mindfulness or meditation experience needed
✔️ Light breakfast & lunch included
✔️ Early bird pricing ends March 31
✔️ 4.5 CE credits available for social workers (optional add-on)
✔️ Scholarships and reduced rates available

📍 Garrett’s, Student Center Building, Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor)
🅿️ Free parking & bus accessible

Come as you are and be part of a warm, supportive community of practice.

Visit https://a2tix.com/events/exploring-mindfulness-and-compassion-practices-for-connecting-in-a-fractured-world-5-9-2026 for more information.

01/28/2026

Join us to help settle your nervous system with 8 days of meditation. You may learn more or register at www.aacfm.org. This is the last week to register. We hope to see you there!

❄️ Embrace Winter’s Stillness ❄️

Join us for 8 days of meditation via Zoom for gentle, grounding meditation sessions twice a day, designed to support rest, reflection, and nervous system regulation during the heart of winter.

📅 Dates:
Sunday evening, Feb 1, 2026 through Sunday morning, Feb 8, 2026

🧘‍♀️ Daily Sessions:
• 8:00–8:30 am
• 8:00–8:30 pm

Whether you join once a day or twice, this retreat offers a steady rhythm of practice, an opportunity to reconnect with stillness, presence, and yourself.

To learn more or to register, visit www.aacfm.org