Tucson Alumni Workshop
“Keys to Forgiveness and Mindful Meditation Techniques”
March 7, 2018
Presenter:
Phil Mitchell, MA, MFT (CA), MAC
S.D. Khalsa, MS, CPT
Event Description:
Forgiveness is often a misunderstood, yet powerful, tool in recovery and healing. We will learn what forgiveness is, what it isn’t, and how to apply it in our relationships and our lives. We will begin with a mindfulness and meditation practice from the Buddhist meditation training known as Shamatha.
About the Presenters:
Phillip S. Mitchell, MA, MFT (CA), MAC
Phillip S. Mitchell, MA, MFT (CA), MAC, is a spiritual counselor and grief therapist at Sierra Tucson. He earned his master’s degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Clinical Psychology in 1980 from Johnston College, University of Redlands, in Redlands, California. He has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in California since 1981. In 1998, he became certified as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) through the National Association of Forensic Counselors. He has served in the fields of mental health and recovery since 1971 in the areas of clinical services, program development, administration, and private practice. Since 1990, Phillip has filled many positions at Sierra Tucson, including family therapist for eating disorder and chemical dependency residents, spiritual counselor, float therapist, primary therapist, and workshop presenter (Alumni Retreats, Quality of Life workshops, etc.). He has studied many spiritual teachings, eastern and western, throughout his adult life and this continues to be a great passion of his. He has written several articles on recovery and related matters for professional journals and for Sierra Tucson publications.
Siri-Dya Singh Khalsa, MS, CPT
Siri-Dya Singh Khalsa (S.D.) works at Sierra Tucson in the Therapeutic Recreational & Activities Program. He works as a personal trainer and ropes course facilitator. He also teaches a number of meditation/mindfulness classes during the week. S.D. has worked at Sierra Tucson for 2.5 years. This is a career change, having worked as a chartered financial advisor for over 20 years. After leaving the world of personal finance, S.D. started to pursue a new career in health care. He became licensed as a massage therapist while earning his personal training certificate, followed by becoming licensed as an Egoscue Postural Therapist. S.D. brought this skillset to Sierra Tucson but also found a niche for his multi-decade interest in meditation and mindfulness. As a practicing Sikh, S.D. had the great fortune to study with Yogi Bhajan for many years and become involved in the Diamond Heart training with Hameed Ali.
This is a complimentary event for Sierra Tucson Resident & Family Member Alumni. We ask that you please register by Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Contact: Courtney Martinez, Alumni Coordinator
Telephone: (520) 624-4000 ext. 600205
Email: Courtney.Martinez@SierraTucson.com
We are sorry but registration for this event is now closed.
Please contact us if you would like to know if spaces are still available.