AAHP MINDFULNESS PROGRAM
About the program:
Structural racism and inequality create persistent stressors that worsen mental health outcomes for the Black community in the United States. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve health in healthy and clinical populations. Mindfulness is both a trait and a skill that can be developed by practicing mindfulness meditation. Discover the positive impacts of mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-care through this free six-week program.
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Program Format:
This program is delivered online via Zoom, with some hybrid sessions planned. It is cohort-based, meaning the same group of people takes sessions together for the duration of the program.
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Who should take the program:
The program targets people of African ancestry living in Montgomery County, MD, who are interested in receiving hands-on training in mindfulness practices. Participants should prepare for a daily mindfulness practice of about 10 minutes
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About the Instructor(s):
Kimberly Johnson (she/they) has practiced mindfulness since 2008. They are a faciltiator in training at the Center for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto and a certified yoga teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
​Is this class ok for total beginners?
Yes, this class is appropriate for beginner and intermediate level meditators.
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Is this a religious group or program?
No, the AAHP Mindfulness Program is a health class where participants will learn practices and exercises to maintain and improve mental and emotional health.
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Is this a therapy group?
No, this is not a therapy or peer support group, though the curriculum was developed to teach information and practices to help improve mental and emotional health.
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Will the sessions be recorded?
No. A session recap with recordings of the practices will be emailed after every session.
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Where is the program material?
There is a lot of program material on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/aahpmindful
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