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"Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness" Book Club - Oct 13-Nov 17

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PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes Sunday, October 12.

Join Mindfulness For Life for a six weekly discussions of the groundbreaking book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven. We’ll explore how mindfulness can be taught and practiced in ways that are safer, more inclusive, and more effective—for everyone.

With research suggesting 90% of US adults have experienced trauma, it’s likely that every meditation class may include someone processing traumatic stress. Without trauma-sensitive approaches, meditation can worsen anxiety, trigger dissociation, and even retraumatize. Treleaven’s methods can prevent unintended harm while deepening practice, encouraging participants to trust their own experience as the compass toward greater safety and stability.

Each 75-minute session will include guided discussion, reflections on the reading, and practical takeaways you can apply to your own life, teaching, or professional work. These skills are essential for every practitioner and teacher, and form the bedrock of Mindfulness For Life’s curriculum.

Discussions will be facilitated by MFL board members Lama Adam Berner (Certified Advanced Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Practitioner) and Kayla Cardenas (MSW, LISW), who volunteer their leadership to fund Mindfulness For Life’s charitable mission.

MFL Anchor Club Membership Perk
MFL Anchor Club members receive free registration for this program—plus exclusive content, mentorship benefits, and more, all while being an integral part of making our mission sustainable. Not yet a member? Join today, then register for free!

Details:

  • When and Where: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET, Oct 13 – Nov 17 (via Zoom)

  • Time Commitment: Weekly sessions are 75 minutes. Readings generally take under an hour (first week up to 2 hours).

  • The book: Please obtain your own copy of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven. Be sure to select the book, not the new Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook — we’ll cover the workbook in a future series.

  • First week’s reading: Please read the Introduction and Part One: Foundations of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness before our first meeting.

Sponsorship options:

  • If you have the means, please select the “Sponsor”, “Patron” or “Benefactor” options when you register to make a generous contribution towards our mission. 

Contrbution Level:

PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes Sunday, October 12.

Join Mindfulness For Life for a six weekly discussions of the groundbreaking book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven. We’ll explore how mindfulness can be taught and practiced in ways that are safer, more inclusive, and more effective—for everyone.

With research suggesting 90% of US adults have experienced trauma, it’s likely that every meditation class may include someone processing traumatic stress. Without trauma-sensitive approaches, meditation can worsen anxiety, trigger dissociation, and even retraumatize. Treleaven’s methods can prevent unintended harm while deepening practice, encouraging participants to trust their own experience as the compass toward greater safety and stability.

Each 75-minute session will include guided discussion, reflections on the reading, and practical takeaways you can apply to your own life, teaching, or professional work. These skills are essential for every practitioner and teacher, and form the bedrock of Mindfulness For Life’s curriculum.

Discussions will be facilitated by MFL board members Lama Adam Berner (Certified Advanced Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Practitioner) and Kayla Cardenas (MSW, LISW), who volunteer their leadership to fund Mindfulness For Life’s charitable mission.

MFL Anchor Club Membership Perk
MFL Anchor Club members receive free registration for this program—plus exclusive content, mentorship benefits, and more, all while being an integral part of making our mission sustainable. Not yet a member? Join today, then register for free!

Details:

  • When and Where: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET, Oct 13 – Nov 17 (via Zoom)

  • Time Commitment: Weekly sessions are 75 minutes. Readings generally take under an hour (first week up to 2 hours).

  • The book: Please obtain your own copy of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven. Be sure to select the book, not the new Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook — we’ll cover the workbook in a future series.

  • First week’s reading: Please read the Introduction and Part One: Foundations of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness before our first meeting.

Sponsorship options:

  • If you have the means, please select the “Sponsor”, “Patron” or “Benefactor” options when you register to make a generous contribution towards our mission. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will the virtual meetings be recorded? Yes, the meetings will be recorded and available only to participants of this program.

What is the contribution for? Lama Adam and Kayla are donating their time and experience to this project as a means of raising funds for Mindfulness For Life’s charitable work.

Do I have to do the readings? Yes. This is a discussion-based group, so the experience depends on everyone coming prepared. Participants are asked to commit to completing the readings to the best of their ability each week. If life throws you off schedule, you’re still welcome to attend, but we encourage you to catch up as soon as possible.

Is participation in the group discussions mandatory? No. You won’t be called on to speak unless you want to, and you are welcome to have your camera on or off according to your needs.