A great activity magazine filled with drawings and projects for your child. We were thrilled to have been part of the community of mindful monkeys who supported this amazing venture! The founders and team have a long history of developing down-to-earth approaches to mindfulness. The magazine is proof that when we live our practice, it does produce something that is loving, clear, and beneficial to many, many others.

We can't think of a better way to bring mindfulness into our lives!

The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are by Karen Bluth

Teens are going through so many struggles in our world today. Emotional upheavals, while a normal process of growing up, are intensified by being highly self-critical and driven. Bullying and isolation from peers contributes and capitalizes on these inner feelings. Self-compassion practices can help for them as it does for adults.

New to meditation and retreats? Ever wondered if you "can do it?" Yes, you can! Join the teachers of the OMC for an introduction to mindfulness on retreat.

Mindful Self-Compassion 5-Day Intensive
(in Ottawa, Non-Residential)
Dr. Lynette Monteiro, C.Psych.
June 3-7, 2019
Registration open now (some spaces available)

We tend to be really hard on ourselves because we've been taught and have learned that it's the only way to be competitive and successful. However, if we don't realize there are boundaries between being determined and destructive, we can drive ourselves beyond human limits. This leads to feelings of failure and believing we are not competent. 

Learn how to calibrate your efforts so there's a balance between determination to meet your personal goals and driving yourself over the edge of your tolerance.

Dr. Monteiro is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion and has published in mindfulness, values, ethics, and self-compassion. 

Register now for our May MBSM programs

Stress Management
Pain & Chronic Illness

*learn the fundamentals of mindfulness practices

*how to become more aware of the mind-body connection
*mindfulness-based stress awareness and coping skill
*how the Five Skillful Habits can support your values and how to live in line with those values
*self-care strategies that go together with mindfulness skills