activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Free On-Demand Mindfulness Classes and Meditations Yoga and Mindfulness Movement ClassesProvides free on-demand mindfulness classes and meditations through its YouTube channel, accessible at no cost to the public.
- Mindfulness Instruction for Veterans and Military Families Mental Health Education ProgramsProvides free mindfulness instruction to veterans, service members, and their families; offers approximately 15 classes per year with up to 30 veterans per class.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Sound-Based Meditation and Relaxation ProgramsOffers a 10-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program with weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours.
- Weekly Online Whole Body Fitness Classes Adaptive and Inclusive Fitness ClassesHosts weekly "Whole Body Fitness" classes online via Zoom for participants.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Experiential learning model for personal development experiential_learningUses experiential learning programs to help individuals integrate inner awareness with outer action, supporting personal growth and navigation of life challenges.
- Mindfulness as a skill-building practice for stress reduction and resilience mindfulness_based_stress_reductionTeaches mindfulness as a learned skill to improve stress management, attention, communication, and resilience through present-moment awareness and intentional response, particularly in targeted populations such as veterans.
- Online program delivery via video conferencing online_deliveryDelivers programs through online video conferencing, requiring participants to have access to specific technology including a computer with audio/video capabilities and high-speed internet.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Drop-in Meditation and Exercise Classes
Offers online meditation, yoga, and fitness classes to veterans and VA staff; available on Zoom and through a YouTube channel with on-demand content
MBSR Classes
10-week evidence-based program teaching mindfulness skills to manage stress, offered free via Zoom to eligible populations including veterans, first responders, and teachers
Mindful Veterans Project
Provides free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes and meditation programs to veterans, active-duty personnel, reserves, National Guard, and their families; launched in 2008 and expanded over time
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Center for Healthy Minds Partner — Connected through Dr. Richard Davidson, who is founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds.
- Davis Monthan Air Force Base Partner — Provides referrals for mindfulness classes to veterans.
- Insight Meditation Tucson Partner — Community for Insight Meditation practice open to newcomers and experienced practitioners.
- Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) Partner — Partner organization affiliated with UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.
- Shambhala Partner — Global community of meditators focused on the belief that human beings are basically good.
- Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Healthcare System Partner — Provides referrals for mindfulness classes to veterans.
- Tucson Community Meditation Center (TCMC) Partner — Meditation center serving the Tucson community since the early 1980s.
- Tucson Vet Center Partner — Provides referrals for mindfulness classes to veterans.
- Wat Buddhametta Partner — Buddhist monastery, temple, and meditation center offering facilities for Theravada Buddhist practices.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to deliver MBSR classes remotely.