Interested in training related to a Christian application of mindfulness, either as an individual or a group? Check out the options below, and feel free to reach out to me directly for more information. No prior experience with mindfulness is necessary. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Online course (self-paced)
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Audience: Individuals
Description: This online course allows participants to engage in Christian mindfulness training at their own pace while connecting digitally with me and course participants throughout the experience. Lessons include videos, readings, discussions, and applied practices, providing thorough training in the understanding and application of mindfulness from a Christian perspective. The course is set in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting accompanying concerns related to racial inequity, political division, and economic downturn, in order to heighten applicability to our current context. The Mindful Christian book serves as an optional course accompaniment. Length: 30 lessons (asynchronous, no expiration) To experience a FREE preview or to register: click "Buy Course" button |
Coaching sessions
Audience: Individuals
Description: Live coaching sessions are available for individuals seeking customized application of Christian mindfulness principles to their own lives. Participants meet with me 1:1 for 60-minute sessions, either virtually or in-person (Grand Rapids, MI location), to receive personalized education regarding Christian mindfulness, guided practice specific to their needs, and support in reaching their own goals related to mindfulness practice. The tone of coaching sessions is both substantive and light-hearted, challenging and gentle - an approach designed to combine my expertise with yours in order to increase your sense of well-being and connection in the world.
Length: 60-minute sessions, duration determined by participant
Cost: $150/session
Description: Live coaching sessions are available for individuals seeking customized application of Christian mindfulness principles to their own lives. Participants meet with me 1:1 for 60-minute sessions, either virtually or in-person (Grand Rapids, MI location), to receive personalized education regarding Christian mindfulness, guided practice specific to their needs, and support in reaching their own goals related to mindfulness practice. The tone of coaching sessions is both substantive and light-hearted, challenging and gentle - an approach designed to combine my expertise with yours in order to increase your sense of well-being and connection in the world.
Length: 60-minute sessions, duration determined by participant
Cost: $150/session
Workshop series
Audience: Groups (ex. small group, Sunday School class, Bible study, community group, residential setting)
Description: Grounded in Biblical theology, mindfulness theory, and clinical psychology, this series of four workshop sessions provides practical mindfulness experience that will equip participants to more effectively manage unpleasant emotions and fully engage with the life God has provided. The workshop is created to be down-to-earth in tone, engaging both the hearts and minds of participants - a great gift to people looking for mental health tools that can be applied within their journey of Christian discipleship. Sessions include information-sharing, guided practice, and group discussion as appropriate. The Mindful Christian book is recommended (but not required) for participants as a workshop accompaniment. Workshop sessions are one-hour each, structured as follows:
Cost: $600 total
Description: Grounded in Biblical theology, mindfulness theory, and clinical psychology, this series of four workshop sessions provides practical mindfulness experience that will equip participants to more effectively manage unpleasant emotions and fully engage with the life God has provided. The workshop is created to be down-to-earth in tone, engaging both the hearts and minds of participants - a great gift to people looking for mental health tools that can be applied within their journey of Christian discipleship. Sessions include information-sharing, guided practice, and group discussion as appropriate. The Mindful Christian book is recommended (but not required) for participants as a workshop accompaniment. Workshop sessions are one-hour each, structured as follows:
- Week One: Renewal of the Mind
- Week Two: God in the Present
- Week Three: Learning Contentment
- Week Four: Clothed in Compassion
Cost: $600 total
Speaking engagements
Audience: Groups, classrooms, churches, professional development, etc.
Description: With extensive experience speaking to a variety of groups about Christian mindfulness, I am ready to customize a mindfulness presentation specifically for your context. Typical information includes topics such as the definition of mindfulness, the relationship between mindfulness and Christian faith, the science of mindfulness, mindfulness practice, and Q&A.
Length: customizable
Cost: Please contact me directly to inquire
Description: With extensive experience speaking to a variety of groups about Christian mindfulness, I am ready to customize a mindfulness presentation specifically for your context. Typical information includes topics such as the definition of mindfulness, the relationship between mindfulness and Christian faith, the science of mindfulness, mindfulness practice, and Q&A.
Length: customizable
Cost: Please contact me directly to inquire
Other training resources
If you are looking for more in-depth mindfulness training, you are encouraged to explore Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBSR is a secular, 8-week introductory curriculum on mindfulness that was developed out of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and it can be found around the world. (For courses in West Michigan, the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness is an excellent resource.)
Integrating MBSR training with Christian faith may come naturally for you, particularly in conjunction with reading of The Mindful Christian book, or you may desire support in this area. One faith-based practice that has overlap with mindfulness is Centering Prayer, developed by Trappist monks and taught through Contemplative Outreach. Centering Prayer is a contemplative practice of focusing awareness on God's presence in the present moment - learning this practice can be a helpful companion to MBSR as you cultivate the practice of Christian mindfulness. (For Centering Prayer resources in West Michigan, check out the Contemplative Outreach of West Michigan website.)
Integrating MBSR training with Christian faith may come naturally for you, particularly in conjunction with reading of The Mindful Christian book, or you may desire support in this area. One faith-based practice that has overlap with mindfulness is Centering Prayer, developed by Trappist monks and taught through Contemplative Outreach. Centering Prayer is a contemplative practice of focusing awareness on God's presence in the present moment - learning this practice can be a helpful companion to MBSR as you cultivate the practice of Christian mindfulness. (For Centering Prayer resources in West Michigan, check out the Contemplative Outreach of West Michigan website.)