A Keen Mind

Learn skills found in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to promote health and wellness @ akeenmind.com Jude became interested in mindfulness while working in an alternative school with at-risk youth. There he developed a passion for mindfulness and meditation because of the positive transformations he experienced personally and observed in these youth. Since 2012, he has taught weekly mindfulness groups to adults in order to help people effectively discover a greater sense of ease and peace of mind. He teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and provides mindfulness trainings to mental health professionals, schools, and businesses interested in improving well-being. Jude has completed extensive training on MBSR, attended a variety of professional mindfulness trainings, and participated in several silent retreats. Practicing mindfulness is an integral part of his daily life as this practice has been found to be personally nourishing and essential to teaching mindfulness in an authentic manner. Through mindfulness based interventions, Jude has watched the quality of lives improve for people dealing with common stressors to severe symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression and trauma. Jude has experienced the benefits of mindfulness personally and professionally and is passionate about helping others discover their inner resources. Jude utilizes mindfulness and family systems theory as base ingredients to optimize the well-being of organizations, professionals, and people from all walks of life. Mission: To teach mindfulness in a way that inspires people to cultivate compassion for themselves and others. To provide training and education that improves well-being and reduces the negative impact of stress, pain, and illness.