As we live our lives, many of us witness old conditioned patterns of behavior and we can get trapped in those behaviors. In this workshop, Helena Wallenberg Lerner and Alex Lerner will present mindfulness practices that can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling way of being in our relationships. Through establishing new ways to relate to each other with mindfulness practices, we can learn to be with each other “differently” and that can give us an opportunity for transformation and healing. This workshop will help to promote intimate, authentic connection with your partner, family, coworkers and your children.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 am
Workshop: 9:00 am - Noon
CEUs: 3
Learning Objectives and Discoveries
Participants will learn mindfulness practices for:
- Developing genuine, warm-hearted communication that makes a deeper connection possible;
- Transforming frustration into a vehicle for positive change
- Increasing the zest and passion in relationships
Who Should Attend:
- Couples who are considering marriage or a deeper commitment in their relationship
- Couples who feel “stuck” and want to renew the intimacy with their partner
- Couples who want to make a “good” relationship even richer and more fulfilling
- Couples who wish to create a better climate for the development of their children
Presenters’ Bio
Alex Lerner, M.D., was in clinical practice for more than 25 years. Since his retirement, he has been studying and practiced various psychological models in different settings and cultures. He has been practicing with The Florida Mindfulness Community since 2006, where he is frequently giving workshops.
Helena Wallenberg Lerner, Ph.D., is an instructor for adult learners at the University of South Florida. She has founded an alternative educational environment focused on helping today’s families and school communities to prepare for the challenges in today’s world. She has been practicing with FCM since 2008.
Alex and Helena have entered into a venture after seeing their own marriage and family life transform through their practice. They met 18 years ago, and together they have seven children. In this workshop, they will share their experience with others.
Florida Community of Mindfulness, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling to provide continuing education credits through CE Provider # 50-14766.
