Meditation Retreat for Chronic Disease

Sat, Dec 2nd, 2023

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Event Location:

Cancer Support Community New Jersey

Linwood, NJ

Click Here to Register!

How Will You Benefit?

Develop Emotional Resilience - You'll bounce back from challenges more easily.

Gather in community with other chronic disease patients, survivors, and caretakers.

Reverse the very real and devastating impact of stress on your health and healing.

Gain confidence to meditate without always relying on an app.

Meditate quickly and easily without sitting cross-legged on the floor.

Have access to a trained and highly experienced teacher to support you in learning to meditate.

What People Are Saying

"Participants LOVED your approach. We received emails immediately afterward from members expressing how much they enjoyed the session. One individual stated that your workshop was the “most valuable and useful meditation class” that she’s ever attended. Thank you, Berni!

- Cancer Support Community, Greater Philadelphia, PA

"The class was excellent tonight. I don't really have racing mind, but I am looking for anyway that I can decrease my stress level. So, I thought if I picked up one practical thought, it would be worth my hour of time. Everything made SO much sense! I have 3 pages of notes!"

- Workshop Participant, Gilda's Club, Louisville, KY

"The clients in the Living Well Series are all in treatment and recovering from cancer. Many of the clients are experiencing daily stress and pain, and this time spent in meditation has helped with many of the struggles they are experiencing."

– Chris Fazzi, Candy's Place Cancer Wellness Center, Forty Fort, PA

Schedule

9:00-12:00

Learning the Skills of Meditation

Giving Yourself Permission to Rest

Relaxing Deeply in A Body Scan

12:00-12:45 Lunch Provided

12:45-3:00

Breathing with Greater Ease

Exploring Sensory Meditations Building Emotional Resilience

Support for Your Journey

Cope with the confusing emotions of a diagnosis.
Take a respite from the demands of being a caregiver.
Discover easy ways to live more in the moment as a survivor.

All are welcome, especially beginners.

What People Are Saying

"My doctor suggested adding meditation as a way to help my extreme anxiety. I am beginning to recognize myself again.

- Kathy P, Scranton, PA."

"The meditation session was fantastic. I was able to let go and relax and had the best night of sleep I’ve had in a long time."

- Suzanne McClung, Denver, CO

"Tears welled up in my eyes the first time I said 'I give myself permission to rest.' What a concept!"

- Denise Yassine, Falls Church, VA

Meet the Instructor

E:berni@berni-k.com

Bernadette (Berni) Kozlowski

After being one of my mom's caretakers during her cancer journey and dealing with my own health issues, I discovered mindful meditation as a tool for emotional resilience and as a way to reverse the very real and devastating impact of stress.

As a certified meditation instructor, I am passionate about helping people facing chronic disease to restore and sustain balance in life, starting with getting over the guilt of taking a rest.

I'll share the best quick-hitting practices to help you reduce stress and overwhelm. You'll be surprised that meditation doesn’t take a lot of time or discipline in order for it to “work." I am confident that this retreat will help you take the first step toward getting joy and resilience in your life!

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