About 100 guests in the Mindfulness community participated in a screening of the award-winning documentary on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their effects on the physical and mental health of children and youth on March 12th, 2022 at Coral Gables United Church of Christ.
The film was followed by a panel discussion about ACEs across the lifespan and how mindfulness-based programs support healthier children, adults, and communities.
Featuring:
Hon. Steven Leifman, previously served as Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health for the Supreme Court of Florida and is pioneering the innovative Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery
Ashwin Mehta, M.D., Director, Integrative Medicine at Memorial Healthcare, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Integrative Modalities include Mindfulness
Daniel Sheridan, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Children’s Bereavement Center
Kimberly S. Ho Misiaszek, Ph.D, Clinical Director of UM Institute for Individual and Family Counseling
Valerie York-Zimmerman, CFM UMass Certified MBSR Teacher, Founder of Miami Mindfulness and Mindful Kids Miami, and a Founding Member of South Florida Mindful Communities
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Film begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday March 12th.
Register for this free event at gablesucc.org/resilience
Note: Though originally scheduled, Pamela Hollingsworth was unable to join the event.