Tuesdays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 27 (note: no class October 6th)
9:30-11:00am
Emmaus United Church of Christ (in the parlor)
900 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, Va.
$150
Parenting young children is one of the most crazy-making phases of adult life. In a single day you might experience extremes of love, anger, silliness, connection, loneliness… One mom of a toddler said: “How is it possible to feel so bored, and so overwhelmed at the same time?” We get it, and while this phase of life is precious and fleeting, it’s also a perfect opportunity to build a foundation of tools and practices that will anchor you in the months and years ahead.
This 5-week class is rooted in the art and science of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which is the gold-standard worldwide in mindfulness education for adults. In addition, we focus specifically on the challenges that center around parenting of young children. Note: you won’t be learning any “parenting techniques” here but instead will come away with tools for regulating your own life stress, emotions, and relationships. We’ll also focus on cultivating compassion, savoring the good, and maintaining an open curiosity in the midst of it all. Join us!
Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27
9:30-11:00am
The Parlor of Emmaus United Church of Christ
900 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, Va.