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"I have enjoyed each and every one of the Teleconferences so much that I am
now trying to schedule patients around them. I feel that the TCME is
extremely valuable and am planning to join as a member this week." -Danielle Paciera, LDN, RD, Tulane University
From tele-conference participant (The call) "it was great! I appreciated how you modeled these skills for us as you facilitated the group! I also loved hearing the experiences of others and learning about different resources. " Cathy C
"The entire concept of 'curiosity' was new to me with respect to nutrition counseling. It seemed like a very unlikely word to include. I came to understand, however, how it can increase our awareness of our/client's behaviors when taking a more curious stance (I wonder how much food It will take to fill me up/satisfy me?) rather than a more judgmental, negative stance such as "I'm not supposed to eat more than this for lunch, but I seem extra hungry today!". Judy T
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Dr. Shelley is board-certified in Family Medicine and a regular meditator. As a faculty member in the Section of Integrative Medicine at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Shelley founded the UNM program in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 2004. In 2006, he developed the Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) program for people with obesity, which was the subject of a year-long randomized controlled trial (article in preparation).
Dr. Shelley became Wellness Director at First Choice Community Healthcare’s South Valley Family Health Commons in July, 2008. In this medically-underserved community, he has implemented a chronic pain clinic and a program in MBSR, along with other wellness initiatives. He also serves as Clinical Associate Professor, UNM Department of Family and Community Medicine, and Research Associate Professor, UNM Department of Psychology.
Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Retreat
February 24-26, 2012
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California more info »
Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Professional Training
March 18-23
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California more info »
Mindful Eating, Conscious Living
August 4-9, 2012
Rochester, NY
Facilitators: Jan Chozen Bays, MD and Char Wilkins, LCSW more info »
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About Us
Dr. Shelley is board-certified in Family Medicine and a regular meditator. As a faculty member in the Section of Integrative Medicine at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Shelley founded the UNM program in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 2004. In 2006, he developed the Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) program for people with obesity, which was the subject of a year-long randomized controlled trial (article in preparation).
