In-Person Group Retreat - "Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness," with Mark Dannenfelser

The content portion of this retreat concludes Sunday, September 10, but guests are invited to stay over until Monday morning at 9:00 am.

Mindfulness practice is becoming increasingly popular, and many people who are turning to the practice also bring with them a history of trauma and anxiety. The majority of us will experience a traumatic event at some point in our lives, and 20% of us will develop post-traumatic stress. This means that anywhere mindfulness is being practiced, someone in the room is likely to be struggling with trauma. For some, traumatic stress and anxiety can be exacerbated by mindfulness and other meditative/contemplative practices, so it is helpful to practice mindfulness in a trauma-sensitive way.

Join us for this in-person retreat which will include mindfulness practice, brief talks, and conversation, silence, and space to experience the beautiful grounds and Mepkin Abbey church. This retreat is designed to offer mindfulness practice in a supportive place for those of us impacted by trauma, as well as for those who want to experientially explore using mindfulness to help trauma survivors.

Portions of this retreat will also be available on Zoom.

Mark Dannenfelser, MA, MPS, LPC
Mark is founding director of the Mindfulness Center of Atlanta. He is a Certified MBSR Teacher, a licensed professional counselor, a certified spiritual director, and a registered yoga teacher. Mark is the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University’s commissioned lecturer on Centering Prayer. He is program coordinator for Contemplative Outreach International.
for more info on Mark: https://www.mindfulnesscenteratlanta.com/

Rooms in the beautiful St. Francis Retreat Center include a bed, desk, reading chair, and private bath. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. Married couples or those traveling together can be accommodated in connecting rooms.

Vaccines and masks are no longer required.