Fear, anger, guilt, and shame show up strongly in our lives, especially in times of transition. Without mindfulness, these difficult emotions cause us to react in unskillful ways. Mindfulness allows us to see them as teachers of wisdom and insight. Learn the RAIN technique, made popular by Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance, as a way of honoring and releasing difficult emotions. No prior experience needed.
Dr. Zvi Bellin is an Assistant Professor of Holistic Counseling Psychology, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in meaning-centered psychotherapy, infused with narrative and mindfulness therapies. His recent publications include articles about post-conventional faith, and the relationship between mindfulness practice and meaning in life. Dr. Bellin is a committed practitioner of mindfulness and leads therapeutically-oriented mindfulness retreats. He teaches mindfulness through a Holistic lens, integrating body, heart, mind, and spirit. Additionally, he was a principle researcher on a grant-funded program to improve LGBTQI2-S competency for Alameda County behavioral health providers.