Parenting is a journey filled with joy, and it also brings moments of real emotional challenge. This first-of-its-kind online program is designed for parents and children (ages 8–12) to strengthen connection and build practical skills for meeting stress and difficult emotions with greater awareness, kindness, and resilience.
By integrating core principles of mindfulness and self-compassion, participants learn to create more space in the moment and shift from impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses.
What You’ll Learn
Create a lasting foundation of warmth, security, and trust.
Build resilience through practical self-care skills for both parent and child.
Meet difficult emotions with greater awareness, kindness, and respect.
What Is Mindfulness
Mindfulness is moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness. It is learning to pay attention to experience as it is in each moment. Much of our stress occurs when we operate on autopilot, which can lead to rumination and worry. Through simple practices, mindfulness can strengthen emotional resilience and support more skillful responses to life’s challenges.
Schedule and Registration
Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.
Please note: The child must be between the ages of 8–12. If you have more than one child who wishes to participate, you must register them separately. One to two parents may attend with their child.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
A 6-week online mindfulness and self-compassion journey for parents and children ages 8–12 to build emotional awareness, resilience, and more skillful responses to stress together.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an 8-week, evidence-based, experiential program that combines cognitive therapy approaches with mindfulness meditation to cultivate present-moment, non-judgmental awareness. MBCT is designed to build resilience and support relapse prevention for recurring patterns of low mood, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Through weekly experiential sessions, participants learn to recognize unhelpful patterns of thinking, relate differently to difficult emotions, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and choice.
Participants are required to meet with the instructor before the program begins. More information will be provided closer to the start date.
What You’ll Learn
Attend to patterns of thought, emotions, and behavior.
Increase awareness of negative states and reduce identification with them.
Build skills to support relapse prevention using mindfulness meditation techniques.
Respond rather than react by strengthening the ability to choose how to meet difficult experiences.
Who Should Participate
This course is designed for individuals who often worry about the future or dwell on the past, experience low mood, or have a history of anxiety and/or depression and want practical tools to support well-being.
Attendance of at least 80% of sessions is required.
Home practice activities are required.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the daylong silent retreat.
Note: This course is for personal learning and practice and does not provide facilitator training.
Schedule and Registration
Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.
Helpful Resources
The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress — John Teasdale, Mark Williams, and Zindel Segal (Foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn).
Cassandra Vieten, PhD, is Clinical Professor and Director of the Center for Mindfulness at the Centers for Integrative Health in the Department of Family Medicine at UC San Diego. Her research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions, spirituality and health, and transformative experiences that support emotional well-being.
Helen E. Davis, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist in group practice who has taught and integrated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction into her clinical work since 2013. With over two decades of therapeutic experience, she specializes in applying mindfulness to anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotion regulation to support greater well-being.
Continuing Education
Additional $50 fee for CE credits. This must be paid before the program starts and you must attend all sessions to receive the CE certificate.
Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association and Board of Registered Nursing.
Psychologists
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 22.0 CE credit.
California Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs
This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 22.0 CE credit.
Nurses
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 26.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An evidence-based 8-week online MBCT program combining mindfulness and cognitive therapy to reduce stress, support emotional balance, and prevent relapse of depression and anxiety.
Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Articulate key aspects of mindfulness as it relates to coping with negative moods and preventing relapse of depression and anxiety.
Differentiate MBCT from other CBT techniques that may seem similar but function differently in working with negative mood states.
Practice core mindfulness skills to manage symptoms and support relapse prevention of depression and anxiety.
Apply mindfulness and cognitive therapy techniques when managing difficult situations and emotions in personal and professional settings.
Explain potential benefits of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (and mindfulness) to family and friends.
Create a plan to continue and deepen personal mindfulness practice.
Note: This course does not train facilitators; it is for participants wishing to learn MBCT tools for themselves.
Program start date
Program end date
Registration end date
Registration start date
Schedule details
No class on May 28. Includes an all-day session on Sunday, May 17 from 9 AM – 4 PM PT (online).
Mindful Preparation and Integration for Psychedelic Interventions is an 8-week course that blends mindfulness training with education on the science of psychedelics. Participants learn to use mindfulness as a foundation for approaching professionally led psychedelic experiences with clarity, presence, and intention.
The course provides practical tools for preparation and integration, supporting stress reduction, inner exploration, and personal growth. Sessions combine mindfulness practices with evidence-based education to help participants make meaning from insights and apply them to daily life.
What You’ll Learn
Build practical skills for self-reflection, emotional regulation, and mindfulness.
Learn integration strategies to safely and effectively apply insights to personal growth.
Understand benefits, risks, and harm reduction considerations related to psychedelic use.
Develop greater self-awareness of emotions, beliefs, and behavior patterns.
Explore cultural, societal, and ethical factors that shape choices and experiences.
Who Should Participate
People interested in mindfulness-based interventions and their relationship with classical psychedelic plant medicine.
People contemplating psychedelic-assisted therapy who want skills to manage perceptions and emotions.
People seeking ways to sustain the impact of psychedelic-assisted therapies through integration practices.
Legal and Ethical Education
This course strictly adheres to all relevant local, national, and international laws regarding controlled substances. Educational content about substances such as psilocybin is provided for informational and academic purposes only and does not constitute encouragement or promotion of illegal use.
The curriculum emphasizes factual, evidence-based information and ethical decision-making, prioritizing safety, well-being, and legal compliance.
Schedule and Registration
Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.
Dr. Jennifer Miller is a senior meditation teacher, licensed clinical psychologist, and certified MBSR instructor who teaches mindfulness and self-compassion programs while contributing to research on mindfulness and pain. She also leads a clinical practice in mindful psychology and founded a free weekly virtual meditation group, Mindful Monday.
Continuing Education
Additional $50 fee for CE credits. Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association and Board of Registered Nursing.
Psychologists
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 20.0 CE credit.
California Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs
This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 20.0 CE credit.
Nurses
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 24.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An 8-week online course blending mindfulness training with psychedelic science to build skills for preparation, emotional regulation, and integration, grounded in legal and ethical education.
Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Explain benefits, risks, and legal and ethical guidelines related to psychedelic use.
Use mindfulness and contemplative practices to support self-reflection and emotional regulation.
Apply integration techniques to make meaning from experiences and support positive life changes.
Describe how culture, society, lived experience, and personal and generational trauma can shape choices and outcomes.
Engage in supportive, non-judgmental community learning and discussion.
What would happen if, in moments of shame, you could care for yourself instead of going small, attacking yourself, or shutting down?
8-Week Self-Compassion for Shame: Returning Home to Yourself is a groundbreaking online program developed by Dr. Chris Germer, Natalie Bell, and the SC-Shame development team. The course takes a non-pathological look at shame through the lens of mindful self-compassion and explores why self-compassion is an antidote to shame.
What You’ll Learn
You will build practical resources to meet shame with greater acceptance and authenticity so you can stay connected, think in a balanced way, and make wise, healthy choices. The course weaves together talks, experiential exercises, meditation, and group discussion, alongside theory and research on shame and self-compassion.
Mindfulness of shame
Origins of shame
Self-criticism
Body shame
Self-forgiveness
Hidden parts
Social justice
Who Should Participate
This course is for anyone who has completed the MSC prerequisite and suspects (or recognizes) that shame may be limiting their full potential and wants new resources to open up new ways of living.
SC-Shame is a resource-building program (like MSC), not psychotherapy. Because we will be touching shame with self-compassion, challenging emotions may arise. The teaching team is committed to co-creating a safe and rewarding learning environment with participants.
Program Structure
8 weeks, 28 hours total (20 hours class time plus 8 hours optional practice group)
Weekly classes: 2.5 hours each
Optional practice group: 1 hour weekly, facilitated by SC-Shame teachers
Class size: maximum 30 participants
Online
Free Orientation Session
Join us for a free orientation session as a preview of the upcoming 8-week course starting in April 2026.
Natalie is the founder of Mindful Wellness and a senior certified mindfulness and self-compassion teacher who brings practical tools for calm, clarity, and resilience into everyday life. She leads program development for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, teaches with UCLA’s MARC, co-created major self-compassion trainings (including for healthcare professionals), and works globally with individuals and organizations.
Continuing Education
Certificate of Completion
To be eligible for a Certificate of Completion, you must attend at least 6 of the 8 weekly sessions. After completing the end-of-program survey, please email mindfulness@health.ucsd.edu to request your certificate.
CE Certification
CE certification requires an additional $50 fee for CE credits. You must attend all sessions in order to receive the CE certificate.
Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association (APA) and Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Psychologists
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 20.0 CE credit.
California Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs
This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 20.0 CE credit.
Nurses
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 24.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An 8-week online program using mindful self-compassion to understand shame, reduce self-criticism, and build practical resources for greater connection, authenticity, and well-being.
Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
Explain the theory and research on shame and self-compassion.
Describe how self-compassion is an antidote to shame, including the three paradoxes of shame.
Identify personal childhood and cultural disconnections that lead to shame.
Use self-compassion practices to alleviate body shame.
Direct self-compassion toward hidden parts of yourself.
Reduce habitual self-criticism.
Apply new practices to relieve the burden of shame in daily life.
Testimonials
Testimonials
This course did not disappoint. I could not have asked for a better experience. It supported and deepened my own practice, and I hope to bring my learning into my clinical practice.
I learned that I can disempower shame and de-shame shame with my practices and by sharing in these groups. It opens the possibility of befriending shame and the wisdom it can reveal.
I feel understanding and compassion towards myself instead, and even freedom, like permission to do things I could not do before because I was too ashamed.
Because of underlying shame I keep getting out of touch with my own values. I can help myself be aligned with them now as I practice self-compassion. It brings me so much hope for the rest of my life.
I can identify shame more quickly and validate myself more quickly as well. As a result, I spend less time ruminating. I find it easier to offer myself compassion in certain areas of my life.
The whole idea of shame becomes much lighter. I feel less burdened by shame and less fearful of shame. I feel I can see shame with a new kinder, more patient lens.
In today’s world, teens and pre-teens face increasing pressure from technology, academic demands, and major life transitions. These stressors can affect both physical and emotional well-being and make it harder to feel steady, focused, and connected.
This course teaches practical mindfulness skills to help teens navigate change, reduce reactivity, and make healthier choices. Students strengthen attention, emotional regulation, and self-care through guided practice and supportive discussion.
What You’ll Learn
Strengthen focus and attention.
Respond to challenging situations with less emotional reactivity.
Use strategies that support wiser decision-making.
Build kindness and compassion for themselves and others.
Develop practical self-care skills.
The Practice
Gentle stretching and yoga.
Mindful meditation practices to support relaxation and awareness.
Self-reflection through journaling, activities, and group discussion.
Mariana Ampudia is a certified mindfulness instructor for kids and teens with training through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and experience teaching school-based mindfulness programs and supporting mindful and compassionate parenting workshops.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An 8-week online mindfulness course for teens ages 13–17 to build focus, manage stress, and develop practical skills for emotional regulation and self-care.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, 8-week program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn that helps participants build mindfulness skills to relate differently to stress, health concerns, and everyday challenges.
Through weekly sessions that include guided meditation, mindful movement, and inquiry, participants learn to cultivate greater awareness, compassion, and steadiness. The program supports developing the ability to respond with more choice rather than reacting on autopilot.
Who Should Participate
MBSR is for people experiencing stress or ongoing life challenges who want practical tools to support well-being. Participants often join with concerns such as:
Stress, anxiety, worry, or low mood
Chronic pain or chronic medical conditions
Sleep disturbance
Headaches, hypertension, or grief and loss
Relationship challenges
All-Day Session
As part of the program, participants attend a teacher-led all-day silent retreat (typically between weeks 6 and 7). This is an opportunity to practice what you have been learning—such as sitting meditation, mindful movement, and walking meditation—in a supportive, spacious setting.
Free Orientation Session
Please watch the recording of our MBSR Orientation Session to learn about the origins and evidence-based foundations of MBSR, experience a brief practice, and review the class structure and participation guidelines.
Note: All UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness MBSR graduates are invited to join an upcoming all-day session for free by registering here: Register HERE.
Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.
Lorraine M. Hobbs, M.A., is Founding Director of the Youth, Family & Education Programs at the UCSD San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a family therapist, and a certified teacher of MBSR, MSC, CCT, and the Humanize Contemplative Dyad program. She is co-author of two books on self-compassion for youth, pioneers mindfulness and self-compassion training globally, and develops innovative curricula including AI-supported emotional strength training for kids.
Continuing Education
Certificate of Completion
To be eligible for a Certificate of Completion, you must attend at least 6 of the 8 weekly sessions. After completing the end-of-program survey, email mindfulness@health.ucsd.edu to request your certificate.
CE Certification
CE certification requires an additional $50 fee. You must attend all sessions and the all-day session in order to receive the CE certificate.
Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association (APA) and Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Psychologists
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 27.0 CE credit.
California Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs
This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 27.0 CE credit.
Nurses
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 32.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An evidence-based 8-week MBSR program to help reduce stress and build mindfulness skills through guided practice, discussion, and an all-day silent retreat.
Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
Identify patterns of stress reactivity and recognize moments of “autopilot.”
Practice core mindfulness skills to support present-moment awareness.
Apply mindfulness approaches to relate differently to stress and everyday challenges.
Testimonials
Recent Testimonial
As a wife, mother, full time student, and full time employee, there’s rarely a moment to pause. The MBSR program has given me the rare opportunity to take just a few hours each week to slow down and focus on myself. Practicing mindfulness has been a grounding and much needed reset in the middle of my busy life.
There are moments in everyday life that shape what happens next: how we interpret events, react, and move forward. What if you could recognize those turning points earlier, before stress or reactivity takes over, and use them to return to clarity and calm?
Deeper Mindfulness is an innovative 8-week course that blends mindfulness meditation with neuroscience to explore “feeling tone”: the subtle emotional backdrop that colors experience. Feeling tone can be the tipping point into habitual reactions, and learning to notice it sooner can help you regain balance in a chaotic world.
This course is designed for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice beyond Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), or other mindfulness-based programs.
What You’ll Learn
Recognize feeling tone and how it influences thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Strengthen self-regulation during stress and difficult emotions.
Reduce reactivity and respond with greater clarity and intention.
Apply mindfulness skills in everyday personal and professional situations.
Create a sustainable plan to deepen and continue mindfulness practice.
Who Should Participate
This course is for participants seeking to deepen their mindfulness journey after completing MBCT, MBSR, or another mindfulness-based program.
If you cannot attend the first session or expect to miss two sessions, we recommend waiting for the next offering.
This Course Includes
Eight weekly, 2-hour classes that include discussion, meditation, and inquiry.
Home practice: 10–30 minutes of daily guided meditation, plus instructions for everyday mindfulness.
Note: This course is for personal learning and practice and does not provide facilitator training.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association and Board of Registered Nursing. An additional $50 fee applies.
Psychologists
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 16.0 CE credits.
California Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs
This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 16.0 CE credits.
Nurses
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 19.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
There are many moments in life that shape our destiny, sending ripples into the future, influencing how we perceive the world in the moments that follow. These unfolding moments can be uplifting and positive, dark and chaotic, or simply mundane. But what if we could identify these moments before they seize control of our lives? What if we could harness them to chart a course toward a wiser and brighter future? What if every moment, no matter how insignificant, held this potential?
"Deeper Mindfulness," an innovative 8-week course presented by one of the pioneers of mindfulness, Oxford Professor Mark Williams, takes mindfulness practice to new heights. This program blends mindfulness meditation with neuroscience to unveil the deeper, hidden layers of mindfulness known as the 'feeling tone'. Feeling tone is what sets the 'background color' that tinges your entire experience of life. It is also the tipping point from which you can reclaim balance in a frantic world. Proven effective in alleviating anxiety, stress, and depression, this course caters to those seeking to deepen their mindfulness journey beyond Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), or any other Mindfulness-Based programs. Deeper Mindfulness will further equip participants to rediscover serenity and regain control amidst life's chaos.
Note: A minimum of 10 registrants is required to run the program. Programs with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and refunded.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits are awarded in the following categories: American Psychological Association and Board of Registered Nursing ($50 additional charge).
Psychologists: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 16.0 CE credit.
California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: This activity is an approved continuing education program by the American Psychological Association. Credit hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 16.0 CE credit.
Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to sponsor continuing education. Provider Number CEP16351. 19.0 contact hours.
Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).
An 8-week course blending mindfulness and neuroscience to deepen awareness, reduce anxiety and stress, and help participants rediscover calm and balance in a chaotic world.
Lisette Atala-Doocy is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher and co-founder of the Bilingual Center for Mindfulness, teaching mindfulness programs in English and Spanish.
Bio
Lisette Atala-Doocy is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor who also holds a Certification from The Mindfulness in Schools Education Project, a program originally from the UK. Furthermore, she received a Certificate of Attendance from the Omega Institute on Radical Acceptance: Pathway of Emotional Healing & Spiritual Freedom led by Tara Brach. She is Co-Founder of the Bilingual Center for Mindfulness, which promotes mindfulness courses in Spanish and English.
Lisette’s strong conviction about the benefits and power of mindfulness practice has inspired her to passionately promote these techniques within our community. She has been teaching MBSR, Mindful Yoga and Mindful Living in Spanish and English for several years in the San Diego – Baja California regions. The mindfulness programs she has led in various institutions include the School of Medicine, Baja California State University and a Scripps Clinic women’s group. She has been spearheading a Mindful-Living group for more than six years. In addition to having practiced meditation for over 23 years, Lisette has also studied classical music and linguistics while making significant contributions to the San Diego art world over the course of many years.
Mariana Ampudia is a certified mindfulness instructor for kids and teens with training through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and experience teaching school-based mindfulness programs and supporting mindful and compassionate parenting workshops.
Bio
Mariana is a certified Mindfulness Instructor for kids and teens. She took a mentoring and certification training program at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness. She also completed an intensive teacher training in the Mindfulness in Schools Education Project (MiSP .b program), a program launched in the UK, having obtained a certification to teach this dynamic, classroom-based program to middle and high school students. She is currently working to become certified to teach the Making Friends with Yourself Program, which is a Self-Compassion curriculum for teens based on the ideas and research of Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer taught at the Center for Self-Compassion. Since 2015, she has been working with the Youth and Family Programs Division at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness.
At this time, Mariana provides support in Mindful and Compassionate Parenting Workshops and will start offering training on this to parents in Mexico. Mariana strongly believes in the power of Mindfulness. This has inspired her to concentrate her studies on helping children and teens develop self-regulation, resilience and social-emotional skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Her passion for teaching children and teens has inspired her to pursue further training in the Little Flower Yoga Program. This also motivated her to start a Stress Reduction Program where she applies her knowledge to teach in economically underdeveloped areas in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she has been teaching a multiage group of teens and pre-teens.
Mariana is a multicultural woman. She spent eight years living in Europe. This has helped her better understand how different societies work. Her native language is Spanish and she also speaks English, French and German. She spends her free time traveling and producing wine at her vineyards in Ensenada, Mexico with her husband.
