Classes and Events
At HeartWell Institute, our focus on community development through mental health and wellness is effectively implemented through a variety of programming. From free weekly meditation sessions to family mindfulness programming to workshops geared toward the completion of continuing education credits, our emphasis on the diverse community needs is what fuels of our mission.
Free Weekly Meditation Sessions
(Spanish + English sessions available)
We kindly welcome everyone to join us for our free weekly meditation sessions. No registration needed. Kindly, press the "Join" button at the start of the session and embrace the moment of clarity.
Free Monthly Meditation Session
(Spanish sessions available)
Primer Miércoles de cada mes - Reflexión Cultural Mensual
El Instituto HeartWell amablemente les invita a la sesión de reflexión cultural mensual en ESPAÑOL
que se realiza el primer miércoles de cada mes de 6:00-7:30 pm (hora local de Boston) facilitada por el Profesor Juan Carreón y su esposa María del Pilar Diez Brunet (Pili)
Para ser parte del WhatsApp del Instituto HeartWell por favor envíe su correo electrónico y teléfono con el indicativo del país al Profesor juan.carreon@gmail.com
Recurring Programs
Strengthening Families and Raising Resilience
The HeartWell Institute has partnered with Creative Hub to introduce Strengthening Family and Raising Resilience
The mission of the Strengthening Families and Raising Resilience Program is to use creative arts to explore the values of mindfulness practices and compassionate communication, promoting family unity, and greater awareness of the power of remaining in the present moment to help strengthen the bond and mutual understanding and compassion between family members.
Mindfulness Immersion
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This experiential educational program provides a solid foundation of mindfulness, self-compassion, and deep listening practices. The program encompasses the entire didactic components and practices of the world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), with an array of images, videos, exercises, and content provided with visual and auditory input to enhance the learning experience of participants and the retention of information.
(26 CE Credits Available)**
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
The 8-week stress reduction program is based on intensive training in mindfulness. It was initially targeted to individuals with chronic health problems, helping them to cope with the effects of pain and illness, and the impact of these conditions on their lives. Today MBSR is taught to people throughout the world who are experiencing challenges in all areas of life.
(26 CE Credits Available. This program is offered online and can be offered in Spanish or English.) **
Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Equity and Collective Healing
Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Equity and Collective Healing strives to inspire individuals to become agents for social change by using trauma-informed relational mindfulness practices infused by frameworks of psychosocial and cultural competency. The foundational pillars of this program are grounded in fostering trust, safety, acceptance, and compassion to facilitate a transformational journey with life-long personal, interpersonal, social, and global impact.
(32.5 CE Credits Available)**
CBCT (Cognitive Based Compassion Training)
CBCT (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) was developed at Emory University by Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Ph.D. One of North America's leading programs in compassion meditation, CBCT is a system of contemplative exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion.
Reducción de Estrés Basado en Mindfulness (MBSR)
Enmarcado en el contexto de la medicina cuerpo/mente integrativa, el programa de Reducción de Estrés Basado en Mindfulness o MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) es una intervención científicamente validada para prevenir y enfrentar los síntomas de estrés y ansiedad mediante el desarrollo de habilidades mindfulness o de atención plena. El MBSR, terapia de tercera generación, se inspira en las prácticas de tradición meditativa vínculadas con el mindfulness y en los adelantos de la psicología moderna.
