Core Services
Unite in Community & Practice
Professional community meetings are offered 8 times a year to provide an opportunity to practice, connect, and share resources and wisdom. These meetings are held in downtown Toronto or live online, each led by a different member of the community, or a guest speaker, on topics related to mindfulness and compassion.
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We provide an interactive members-only social networking platform where members can:
-Advertise or discover professional development and training opportunities, retreats, summits, conferences and innovations in digital media
-Create or join special interest groups and communities of practice worldwide – Exchange ideas and experiences through an interactive social feed
-Access and share the highest quality and latest resources in the field
-Advertise events and job opportunities
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Who Benefits From Our Services
Students
Connect, learn, and deepen mindfulness skills while exploring resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Professionals
Enhance your practice, stay updated on research and training, and engage with a network of like-minded mindfulness practitioners.
Workplaces & Organizations
Support staff well-being, professional development, and cultivate a culture of mindfulness and compassion across teams.
Previous Community Event
Details
In this presentation, Dr. Diplock explores how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can serve as a powerful framework for pediatric palliative care populations across inpatient and outpatient settings. Attendees will learn more about how ACT’s mindfulness-based tools can help children, youth and young adults with complex medical conditions, and their caregivers, find meaning and presence amid serious illness. Dr. Diplock will share insights into how ACT can foster psychological flexibility and meaningful living during life’s most challenging moments.
Guest Speaker
Ben Diplock is a New York State licensed Clinical Psychologist on the Pediatric Palliative Care team at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and an Assistant Professor at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He works with children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical conditions, as well as their caregivers. Dr. Diplock previously served on the Steering Committee for Mindfulness Toronto and has published research evaluating brief, mindfulness-based interventions that support mental health and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get with my membership?
As a member, you’ll be part of a supportive and engaged mindfulness community. Your membership includes:
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Access to all monthly community meetings focused on learning, reflection, and practice in mindfulness and compassion.
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Access to our members-only portal, where you can post and explore events, blogs, and discussions.
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Access to Special Interest Groups and Communities of Practice available on the membership portal. Any member may start or join a Group or Community.
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A monthly newsletter featuring professional development opportunities, resources, and updates from our community.
How do I know if Mindfulness Toronto is for me?
Mindfulness Toronto is a welcoming community of professionals and practitioners committed to bringing mindfulness and compassionate approaches into all sectors of society. If you’re curious about mindfulness, looking to deepen your practice, or hoping to build your skills, you’re warmly invited to join our monthly community meetings and subscribe to our newsletter.
How do I become a presenter at Mindfulness Toronto?
We welcome guest speakers to share their work and perspectives at our monthly community meetings. If you’re interested in presenting, you’re invited to email us at mindfulnesstoronto@gmail.com to learn more.
What can I expect from the monthly community meetings?
Each monthly meeting explores a different topic within the field of mindfulness, often through talks, discussion, practice, and shared reflection. You’re welcome to browse our Community Events page to learn more about the themes and content of past meetings.
Where do I sign up?
You can register to become a member here.
If you’re interested in becoming a guest speaker at one of our monthly community meetings, please click here to learn more.