Journaling: The Biggest Hug You Can Give Yourself
When it comes to self-care, journaling may have the biggest return on investment. Taking pen to paper will pay out in all aspects of life – emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. More…
Remembering Jon Harstone
Jon will always be remembered for his outstanding contribution of making affordable housing accessible to those who need it the most; we at the Centre for Mindfulness Studies will remember him equally for his commitment to the provision of support services essential to the well-being of social housing communities. More…
Benefits of Giving & Giving Tuesday
The holiday season is finally upon us! While we are thinking about filling up our social calendars or rushing out to buy the perfect present, it’s important to take a moment to remember that this is also the season of giving. More…
Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Brain Health
Mindfulness has been strongly linked to an increase in positive emotions. By implementing this practice and truly being attentive to our senses and present experience, we become more appreciative of the positivity in our lives. More…
National Indigenous Peoples Day and Resources
June is National Indigenous History Month, where we collectively recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
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Mindfully Navigating Technology
So how can we balance the pros and cons of technology while creating a safer, more mindful relationship with it? Here are some tips to consider when you’re using technology. More…
Compassionate Self-Care during Covid-19
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. As we learn how to adapt to our “new normal”, the all too familiar word of “self-care” may slowly be starting to lose its significance for many of us. However, self-care is important now more than ever. After all, we cannot begin to take care of others if we haven’t taken care of ourselves first. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you reconsider how you practice self-care in your daily routine. More…
My Journey with Mindfulness, Dr. Pat Rockman and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies
My name is Bob Koven AKA “Sunset Bob” and I have suffered from mental health challenges since I was young. I’d like to share my story about my struggles with mental health and how mindfulness, the Centre for Mindfulness Studies and my teacher Pat have helped my journey. More…
So you’ve taken a mindfulness program…what’s next?
Looking to enhance your mindfulness meditation skills? Consider our Advanced Mindfulness or Mindfulness-Based Skills Development programs!
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Mindfulness for Anxiety & Transition this Year!
Forgiving Mindfully
Psychologically, forgiving someone is a cathartic process and can benefit anyone and everyone. Sometimes, forgiveness comes easily and can be a one-off decision that we quickly move on from. Or for bigger wrongs against us, forgiveness can be a long, painful journey, where pride, ego and self-righteousness often holds us back. And the decision to forgive may need to be made several times along the way. It takes resilience, strength, equanimity, and genuine compassion to truly forgive. More…
Back-to-School Mental Health Kit
While back-to-school is hard for most children and youth in a normal year, this year our kids are facing extraordinary circumstances relating to the pandemic and infection control measures. We know parents are experiencing unprecedented stress and are worried about their kids’ mental wellness. More…
How Mindfulness Training Transformed a Social Service Worker’s Practice
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Lorena and discuss her journey into mindfulness at the Centre. During our conversation, she shared how her training positively impacted various aspects of her life, including advancing her career and significantly increasing her work opportunities. More…
About Our Bursary Program
Mindfulness-Based Programs and Meditation Apps both serve a purpose, but it depends on what you are looking for and where you are in your mindfulness journey. More…
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Resources
September 30th marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day. A day where we pause, reflect and support people who have been affected by the residential school system. More…
Solving the Attention Crisis Through Mindfulness
By keeping things fun, interesting, and consistent for youngsters, we can make mindfulness a lasting part of our children’s lives. More…
Thank you Ontario Trillium Foundation!
Thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund, we were able to purchase new equipment and technology to make our main programming room equipped as a blended learning smart room community space! More…
Bursary Program: Ensuring Equal Access to Mental Health Care
Apply to our Bursary Program for financial aid to take one of our mindfulness-based mental health programs. More…
New Federally Funded Mental Health Initiative to Support Student Success and Well-being
Mindful Campus is being led by OCAD University in partnership with us at the Centre for Mindfulness Studies and a collaborative network of post-secondary art and design schools and faculties. More…
Celebrating 3 Years of the Grow Mindfulness for Youth Project
We celebrate the completion of our Grow Mindfulness for Youth Project and the impact it has had on underserved youth and front-line workers in Toronto! More…
Raising Mindful Children: Tips & Tricks
By keeping things fun, interesting, and consistent for youngsters, we can make mindfulness a lasting part of our children’s lives. More…
Mindfulness-Based Programs Vs. Meditation Apps
Mindfulness-Based Programs and Meditation Apps both serve a purpose, but it depends on what you are looking for and where you are in your mindfulness journey. More…