Heart Space: Mindfulness for Navigating Feelings
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll explore how mindfulness can help you navigate the full spectrum of feelings—from highs to lows and everything in between—with greater awareness, care, and compassion.
Whether you find yourself experiencing powerful emotions, are seeking a kinder or more effective way to “surf” moods in yourself and others, or simply have a hard time knowing what to “do” with feelings, mindfulness offers practical tools to:
- Recognize and navigate your feelings with greater awareness,
- Approach powerful emotions with skill and care, and
- Cultivate greater compassion for yourself and others.
Through guided meditations, practical instruction, “heart practices,” and evidence-based strategies, you’ll discover approaches that, over time, can strengthen your capacity to meet emotions with skill and kindness, while fostering self-compassion along the way.
This session is open to all levels—whether you’re new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner. Bring a notebook and pen for reflection, and feel free to bring a cushion, blanket, or anything else that supports your comfort. Please note that this workshop is intended to complement your wellness toolkit and not replace professional support.
Registration is required. Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up.
About the instructor:
Susan Reifer has studied and practiced meditation for over 30 years, and has taught it for ten. A working journalist and essayist who has lived in the Whistler area since the late 1990s, Susan is also an expert mindfulness teacher who works with private clients, conferences and corporate groups. She has always loved Whistler Public Library and is delighted to help make mindfulness tools accessible to our community through library programs. Learn more about Susan at susanreifer.com.
