Upcoming Events and Speaking

NCJSA Spring 2019 Conference - "Rebuilding the Service Continuum"
March 13th-15th, 2019 | Carolina Beach, NC
Presentation: “Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice to Minimize Burnout”
The purpose of NCJSA is to develop interest and extend services for youth in North Carolina, as well as promote quality standards and practices in all services offering care, treatment, prevention, education and protection for youth. I'll be delivering the closing presentation.
March 13th-15th, 2019 | Carolina Beach, NC
Presentation: “Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice to Minimize Burnout”
The purpose of NCJSA is to develop interest and extend services for youth in North Carolina, as well as promote quality standards and practices in all services offering care, treatment, prevention, education and protection for youth. I'll be delivering the closing presentation.

How to Cultivate Positive Habits to Live With More Ease, Fulfillment and Vitality
February 9th, 2019 | 10AM - 12:00PM | Raleigh, NC
Cost: $59 - space is limited.
Habits are automatic processes operating in the background of our mind and body that determine the quality of our lives. Research shows that 40% of what we do each day is the same as most other days, so our daily habits play a significant role in whether we live aligned with our deepest values, intentions and desires or not.
In this 2.5hr workshop you'll learn how you can establish habits that support the fulfillment of your deepest intentions and kickstart your journey to sustainable well-being in your work, play and relationships. In this workshop you’ll learn:
This workshop is practical, informative and fun and you’ll take away realistic, proven strategies and tools to begin implementing immediately.
February 9th, 2019 | 10AM - 12:00PM | Raleigh, NC
Cost: $59 - space is limited.
Habits are automatic processes operating in the background of our mind and body that determine the quality of our lives. Research shows that 40% of what we do each day is the same as most other days, so our daily habits play a significant role in whether we live aligned with our deepest values, intentions and desires or not.
In this 2.5hr workshop you'll learn how you can establish habits that support the fulfillment of your deepest intentions and kickstart your journey to sustainable well-being in your work, play and relationships. In this workshop you’ll learn:
- How to prioritize habits that have the greatest impact
- What you can do to make building habits easier
- How to stay motivated and build momentum
- The benefits of tracking habits and how
This workshop is practical, informative and fun and you’ll take away realistic, proven strategies and tools to begin implementing immediately.

Mindful Mondays - Mindfulness Meditation Class
Mondays | 7PM - 8PM | Raleigh, NC
Drop-in. Donation only. Space is limited so please RSVP for each week you plan to attend.
Whether you are new to mindfulness and want to try it out in a relaxed and friendly environment or you already have a mindfulness practice and want to stay motivated, this class is for you. This weekly class offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and practice consistently.
Short talk followed by guided meditation with discussion and Q/A. Chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own cushion if that is most comfortable.
The study and practice of mindfulness has changed my life; I look forward to sharing it with you.
Mondays | 7PM - 8PM | Raleigh, NC
Drop-in. Donation only. Space is limited so please RSVP for each week you plan to attend.
Whether you are new to mindfulness and want to try it out in a relaxed and friendly environment or you already have a mindfulness practice and want to stay motivated, this class is for you. This weekly class offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and practice consistently.
Short talk followed by guided meditation with discussion and Q/A. Chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own cushion if that is most comfortable.
The study and practice of mindfulness has changed my life; I look forward to sharing it with you.

Mindfulness for Self-Care
@Haven House | November 15th, 2018 | 12PM - 1PM
Lunch and Learn for Haven House Services staff
I so admire the work done by the dedicated people at Haven House and I believe this practice offers support in reducing stress, finding ease, and building resilience.
Haven House Services is a non-profit agency that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school, and in the community. You can learn more about them at https://www.havenhousenc.org/.
This Mindfulness lunch & learn offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and learn how to do it consistently.
@Haven House | November 15th, 2018 | 12PM - 1PM
Lunch and Learn for Haven House Services staff
I so admire the work done by the dedicated people at Haven House and I believe this practice offers support in reducing stress, finding ease, and building resilience.
Haven House Services is a non-profit agency that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school, and in the community. You can learn more about them at https://www.havenhousenc.org/.
This Mindfulness lunch & learn offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and learn how to do it consistently.

Guest Teacher - Triangle Insight Meditation Community
December 12th, 2018 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
December 12th, 2018 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.