Meditation Strategies to Quiet Your Mind
For many beginning (and advanced) meditators the idea of “quieting the mind” can feel impossible. However, there are a variety of tools and strategies that can help you learn how to shift into a state of pure awareness or spaciousness. Learn how to quiet the internal chatter, reduce negative self-talk and develop mental calmness, serenity, and presence of mind. Sound too good to be true? Research and practice show that Quiet Mind styles of meditation can actually help you to do all of this and more.
This introductory class will teach you how and why Quiet Mind meditation strategies work. Learn how this form of practice changes the brain and can be an effective approach for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition, this type of practice can enhance a variety of mental skills for us all.
Research has consistently demonstrated that experienced meditators have more relaxed and adaptive brains than non-meditators. The trick is learning how to maintain a practice that is a good match your needs and goals.
The Quiet Mind style of NeuroMeditation may be especially beneficial for those seeking to minimize internal self-talk, non-striving, creating distance from the Ego-mind, and cultivating a state of restful alertness. Because of the impact of this style of meditation on the brain, it may be particularly helpful for persons dealing with a variety of mental health concerns or chronic pain.
In this course you will learn:
How Quiet Mind NeuroMeditation influences brain functioning
A variety of seated and movement-based Quiet Mind Meditations
Tips and strategies to strengthen and deepen your practice
How to use technology to enhance your meditation experience
Your instructors are licensed psychologists with specialized training in meditation, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. They emphasize a trauma-informed approach and have taught hundreds of students how to use meditation to build a more stable and
peaceful state of mind.
Instructors:
Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN
Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a licensed psychologist, and board certified in neurofeedback. He is the founder and CEO of the NeuroMeditation Institute (NMI), LLC and provides certification training for NMI therapist and instructors. Dr. Tarrant is the author of “Meditation Strategies to Rewire the Brain.” Other recent works include a series of virtual reality meditations published by Healium and the book chapter, "Neuromeditation: An Overview and Introduction" in The Handbook of Clinical Qeeg and Neurotherapy. He is a regular presenter at national and international conferences and has a practice in Eugene, OR, USA where he specializes in the use of EEG NeuroMeditation.
Nicole Brule’, Ph.D., Certified Neuromeditation Instructor
Dr. Brule’ is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Eugene, Oregon. She received her doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA in 2006 and has been licensed in OR since 2008. In her private practice she works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural adjustment, infertility and life transitions.
When:
Tuesday, April 21, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:
Neuromeditation Institute
115 W. 8th Ave Ste 360
Eugene OR (map)
Cost: $25
Each Tuesday in April will feature a different meditation approach for improved mental health and well-being:
April 7, Meditation Strategies for Focus and Peak Performance
April 14, Meditation Strategies for Stress and Anxiety
April 21, Meditation Strategies to improve Mood
April 28, Meditation Strategies for a Quiet Mind
MULTI CLASS- DISCOUNT: Sign up for all 4 Meditation Strategies and receive $15 off. Simply Choose PACK OF 4 MEDITATION STRATEGY CLASSES from the drop-down menu on the registration page rather than choosing the individual classes (click the button below for the registration page)
NOTE: Class sizes are limited. Doors to the lobby will lock at 6:15pm. If you find yourself running late, please contact Dr. Tarrant at 573-268-7867 so that someone can meet you downstairs to let you in.