Testimonals
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Testimonals |
Relapse Prevention Program
“This Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention program allowed me to deepen my meditation practice and be willing to sit for longer periods of time with not only hunger, which challenges me, but also with the deeper feelings behind my hunger. Mary Spinoso is a caring and intuitive steward of this effective and powerful information. If you know you are on the edge of letting go of behaviors that no longer serve you, this training is a worthwhile guide to fostering new habits that enhance and benefit you in immeasurable ways.”
—Bonnie T
Relapse Prevention Program
“As a registered dietician who supports patients with compulsive eating disorders, I enrolled in the MBRP Program to learn more about how mindfulness and meditation could support my patients’ recovery. As I got deeper into the program, I realized I needed it for my own self-actualization. In a nutshell the course was insightful, exciting and so well thought out. Every week Mary led us in amazing meditations which were grounding and enlightening…and I learned how to apply these practices in my everyday life. I recommend this course for everyone who wants to learn how to be grounded, how to be mindful, how to change the way you manage your addictive behaviors.”
—Adriane K
Relapse Prevention Program
“What changed the most from taking the Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention program is my deliberate pause before reacting. It’s improved my communication and helped me with finding my voice to get my needs met. The meditation practice of SOBER Space really stood out for me because it helps me stay present, not reliving the past or projecting into the future. This program gave me tangible practices to put into place to stop being so reactionary. And I loved the all-day silent retreat.”
—Jeanne B
Relapse Prevention Program
“Prior to taking Mary’s Mindfulness for Recovery Program, I had fallen into a habit of engaging in unhealthy behaviors to deal with stress—this became more pronounced during the pandemic. Nothing about it was good, rather it was all leaving me feel depleted. I did not want to continue living that way. Week by week, with Mary’s guidance, I was able to hit the pause button, step back—and through mindfulness meditation—see different choices were possible. It was hard at first, but eventually I became comfortable with being uncomfortable and learned how to work through that. It was truly life changing.”
—Cathy
Stress Reduction Program
“Mary is a compassionate skillful teacher and I felt so supported, energized, and challenged in learning the transformational skills of meditation and mindfulness. I have seen the impact as I continue the practice. I am less reactive and much more responsive to the challenges in my life and work. Plus, I find it soothing while doing the practice. The MSBR program laid the foundation for me to move forward to maintain this important practice.”
—Joan W
Stress Reduction Program
“MBSR was powerful and life changing. While I haven’t kept up with my daily mindfulness formal practice, I find myself using what I learned in the course often. I remind myself in stressful situations to get back to my breath and focus inward. I also can recognize the physical response my body has to stress or getting outside of my window of tolerance. My favorite part of the course was the all-day silent retreat. I loved the intense experience of connecting with myself and the break from technology. Mary was compassionate and balanced group participation and instruction brilliantly. I felt validated and heard in my experience.”
—Erin K
Stress Reduction Program
“Taking Mary’s 8-week program was a transformative experience. The skills and exercises taught during class are so transferable to the way I live my life and have definitely helped me work through stressful situations. I felt so supported by both Mary and the group; Mary is an awesome teacher!”
—Jean F
Mindfulness Sessions for Schools and Business | 2018–2022
“St. John’s Parish Day School requested weekly Mindfulness & Meditation training from Mary’s Light as a way of supporting my faculty with self-care, especially learning how to incorporate small intentional mindful pauses during the school day to better care for our students as well as ourselves in the face of the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Mary did an absolutely fantastic job of introducing us to a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices over the 4-week program. We could individually choose the ones that fit best for our needs and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing time together! It was a wonderful training and inspired us all to continue to explore mindfulness at St. John’s Parish Day School. I highly recommend Mary to anyone wishing to explore Mindfulness & Meditation.”
