Mindfulness – A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World by Tessa Watt & Syed Adeel

In a world where stress and distractions are constant companions, finding moments of peace and clarity can seem elusive. "Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World" offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to integrating mindfulness into your everyday life. This book demystifies the ancient practice of mindfulness, presenting it in a practical, easy-to-understand format suitable for both beginners and those looking to deepen their practice.

This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.

Caregivers are welcome.

 What to expect:

• Social connection and support
• Ongoing contact with health professionals
• Keep updated on latest recommendations
• Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine
• Represent the needs of other heart patients

2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.

For more information, please call 207-373-6360.

The Healthy Weight for a Lifetime program focuses on creating a long-term solution for weight loss by addressing the emotional, physical, and nutritional issues contributing to obesity. This 10-week mindful living program is set apart due to the multidisciplinary approach that includes:

Nutrition Counseling: Our Registered Dietitian will encourage participants to eat with awareness and define weight and health goals.

Behavioral Health: Our licensed psychotherapist teaches participants to live with awareness while setting realistic goals for lifestyle changes.

Exercise Coaching: Our certified exercise coach helps participants to move with awareness for life-long behavior change.

This physician-supervised program will help participants create a foundation to ensure sustained success and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Program participants will learn the following:

• Tools to ensure sustained success and maintenance of a healthy weight and lifestyle
• How to develop a healthy body and self-image
• Instruction in meal and exercise planning
• Discover personal barriers or sabotaging behaviors • Identify unhealthy lifestyle patterns with food
• The difference between emotional and physical hunger
• How to set realistic weight and lifestyle goals

Program participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Enrollment requires referral from your primary care physician.

COSTS VARY BASED ON INSURANCE COVERAGE; the program is not currently covered by Medicare or MaineCare.

This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

Monthly education sessions to help graduates continue living an improved lifestyle and to maintain weight loss.

For more information, please call 207-373-6585.

A six-week educational series focusing on long-term solutions for weight loss. Similar to the full 12-week program, it will focus on emotional, physical, and nutritional issues.

Call 207-373-6585 for more information.

Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-7 pm

Join Maine writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney for this free workshop where participants will come together to learn how writing and journaling can help as they navigate the ups and downs of everyday life.

Participants will hear readings, try out writing prompts, and learn about the benefits of expressive writing and journaling. We will explore writing as a tool for improving overall health, processing difficult times, and as a form of self-care.

Workshop participants will get to bring a journal home with them to continue their writing practice, and no prior writing experience is necessary.

Sarah Kilch Gaffney is a writer, brain injury advocate, and community writing workshop facilitator living in central Maine. You can find her work at www.sarahkilchgaffney.com 

Registration is required. 

To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, (Parkview) 

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Social Hub at Parkview 

Please visit our new Lifestyle Medicine Social Hub at Parkview to get some work done, hang out, wait for an appointment, or enjoy our activities when available:

• Wellness Library
• Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
• Art of Wellness Demonstrations
• Lifestyle and Wellness Movies
• Social Games
• Mindful coloring and Puzzles

For more information or to volunteer, please call 207-373-6585.

One-hour of mindfulness practice outside among the beautiful pines on the Parkview Campus. Class will consist of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion.  Beginners welcome!  Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair with you. If there is inclement weather, we will move inside.

We meet outside on the Parkview Campus next to the duck pond located at the front of the building. In case of rain, we will meet inside.

This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.