Mepkin to host Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, an In-Person and Online Retreat

September 8-10, 2023
with Mark Dannenfelser, MA, MPS, LPC

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 AND online event, which will include mindfulness practice, brief talks, conversation, and silence. This retreat is designed to offer mindfulness practice in a supportive way for those of us impacted by trauma, as well as for those who want to experientially explore using mindfulness to help trauma survivors.

Click Here to register for online retreat.

Click Here to register for in-person retreat.

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 information on Mark go to the Mindfulness Center of Atlanta website: https://www.mindfulnesscenteratlanta.com/