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Forest Bathing - Earth Day Celebration

Reconnect with nature and engage your senses, feelings, and emotions.

Join CMP at Grace Farms on Earth Day, April 23rd, as we discover the power of nature’s ability to alleviate stress and anxiety and improve our focus, wellness, and mental health. More details available on Grace Farm’s Website.

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Thank you!

We are full of gratitude for Full Circle Hot Yoga for graciously donating their space and to everyone who supported the Yoga Benefit for CMP this past Sunday! We are grateful for every dollar that was donated and are committed to bringing the important work of mindfulness into our local communities. Thank you!!

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Thank You!!!

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported CMP and the Fairfield County nonprofit community on Giving Day! We are deeply grateful for every dollar that was donated and are committed to bringing the important work of mindfulness into our local communities.

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Giving Day - February 24th

Together we can bring mindfulness resources to our local communities.

Join CMP as we partner with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for Giving Day!

Fairfield County’s Giving Day is our region’s largest annual philanthropic event!

Each year, families, businesses, colleagues, classmates and neighbors join together to support Fairfield County nonprofits and show the power of giving.

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Cultivating Resilience

oin Dr. Paul Epstein as he spends 6-weeks with CMP offering tools and opportunities to build our resilience through mindfulness and meditation. When we improve our resilience, we are better equipped to cope with life’s challenges, and engage with life as it is. The weekly sessions will offer mindfulness tools for living with ease, periods of practice, and community conversation.

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Mindfulness Programming for People with Parkinson's Disease

On Tuesday, January 18th @ 7pm, CMP will offer a meditation practice at the Shaker's Anonymous support group meeting. The support meetings are part of the SA's - Parkinson's Body & Mind Program, serving those with Parkinson's Disease and their care partners.

To learn more about Shaker's Anonymous and to join us on zoom for mindfulness support, please visit their website. The meeting starts at 7pm with our mindfulness session at the end of the meeting.

https://www.shakersanonymous.org

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Great Grant News!

We are thrilled to announce that Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded CMP a generous grant. Not only does FCCF provide financial support, but they have been true partners as CMP grows to better serve under-served communities. In fact, CMP will kick off the year by attending training through FCCF’s Susan B. Ross Leadership Institute.

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15-Minute Burnout Busters for Nonprofit Workers

This January, join us at our new time: 9:15 - 9:30am - Wednesdays.

A free and open program that was specifically designed for non-profit workers, first responders, and those on the front lines.

TThe short, 15-minute sessions provide mindfulness and meditation opportunities and are designed specifically to help combat mental and emotional stress, are all based on neuroscience, and are quickly and easily accessible by phone or zoom. Participants can hop off the session immediately following the mindfulness exercise or can stay online to connect with peers in the non-profit community. All sessions are being offered free of charge.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89618670973
Phone Option: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 896 1867 0973

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Yale Clinical Study Looking for Participants

If you have a child between 7-13 who has ADHD or may have ADHD, they may be eligible to participate in a study involving mindfulness for the treatment of ADHD. To learn more or to see if you are eligible to participate, please call 475-441-3920 or email mbatc@yale.edu.

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15-Minute Burnout Busters for Nonprofit Workers

A free and open program that was specifically designed for non-profit workers, first responders, and those on the front lines.

The weekly β€œMid-Week Burnout Busters” take place Wednesdays from 9:00am - 9:15am. The short, 15-minute sessions provide mindfulness and meditation opportunities and are designed specifically to help combat mental and emotional stress, are all based on neuroscience, and are quickly and easily accessible by phone or zoom. Participants can hop off the session immediately following the mindfulness exercise or can stay online to connect with peers in the non-profit community. All sessions are being offered free of charge.

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New Canaan Community Wellness Series

Join us for in-person, outdoor β€œForest Bathing” - the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature. This opportunity to soothe the nervous system and connect with the senses will take place at Browne Preserve in New Canaan - one of New Canaan’s most special natural spaces!

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Children & Families Program: Building Resilience, with The Aldrich Museum

Did you know you have superpowers? Join the Community Mindfulness Project and Education Assistant Lorena Sferlazza outdoors in the Museum’s Sculpture Garden with your kids and loved ones to learn ways we can build RESILIENCE, through guided meditation inspired by current exhibition Lucia Hierro: Marginal Costs! Perfect for families with children of all ages.

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