Elana Rosenbaum, MSW, MS, BA

Certified MBSR Teacher

Education and Training

MSW in Clinical Social Work, University of Washington Graduate School of Social Work
MS in Education, Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School
BA, City College of New York

Focus and Interests

• Mind/Body medicine and the application of mindfulness to cancer and chronic illness
• Training for health care organizations and professionals
• Mindfulness in social work

Bio

Elana Rosenbaum, MS, LICSW, is a leader in the clinical application of mindfulness meditation to cancer care. Elana has expertise and experience as a psychotherapist and...

Juan J. Miret, PhD

MBSR Teacher

Education

Master of Science, Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires,
Argentina, 1983
PhD, Biological Chemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1990
Post Doctoral Research Associate, UMass Medical Center, Worcester, MA 1990-1996

Bio

As an MBSR instructor, Juan (JJ) aspires to help others to reduce their stress, increase their well-being, and fulfill their life goals. Juan has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1995, which has provided him some experience and knowledge he would like to share for the benefit of others.

JJ also...

Christine McNulty-Buckley, DNP, MBA, RN

Certified MBSR Teacher

Education and Training

Doctor of Nursing Practice, MGH Institute of Healthcare Professions
Executive Masters in Business Administration, Boston University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Boston College
Certified MBSR Teacher, UMass Center for Mindfulness & Brown University
Certified Koru Mindfulness Teacher, Duke University
Wellcoaches® Certified Health & Wellness Coach

• CPHQ NEA-BC, Caritas Coach®
• Associate Professor, Endicott School of Nursing

Focus and Interests

Mindfulness-Based Health & Wellness Coaching
Mindfulness Micro-practices...

Bob Linscott, M.S., MTS

Certified MBSR Teacher

Education

• B.S., Emerson College, 1988
• Master of Theological Studies, MTS, Harvard Divinity School, 1997

Focus and Interests

• Diversity and Inclusion in the teaching of mindfulness
• Bringing mindfulness to underserved populations

Bio

Bob Linscott is an MBSR instructor at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Memorial Health. Bob has dedicated most of his career towards issues of diversity and inclusion working with underserved populations. He spent several years living with the Dine’ (Navajo) on the reservation in Arizona and travels regularly to Nepal to...

Colleen Camenisch, MBA
Certified MBSR Teacher

Formal Education:

• Post Graduate Course sponsored by the United Nations (ILO) in conjunction with the University Institute of European Studies:  International Business and Trade Law, Torino, Italy
• Master of Business Administration, University of Nevada, Reno. August 2003
• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Nevada, Reno. December 2001

Mindfulness and Meditation Training:

• Completed teacher certification to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the Oasis Professional Education program at UMASS Center for Mindfulness
• C...

What is a Stroke? 

A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly. 

Signs of Stroke

• Balance Sudden loss of balance?
• Eyes Loss of vision in one or both eyes?
• Face Face looks uneven?
• Arms Arm or leg weak/hanging down?
• Speech Speech slurred? Trouble speaking or seem confused?
• Time Call 911 now!

Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these...

We offer this checklist as a as a printable handout.

Preceptor

• School must have an Affiliation Agreement with UMass Memorial Health. Check with the OSA (Office of Student Affiliations) to see if there is one in place.
• For RN to BSN and graduate students (NP/ MSN)-the student or the school will contact a preceptor. The school will submit the request through CCP (Centralized Clinical Placement). OSA will approve as appropriate.
• Shadowing is not allowed unless individuals are enrolled within the volunteer and clinical shadowing program and have completed all necessary requirements prior to...

Advance directives, including Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, help ensure your healthcare wishes are honored during emergencies when you may not be able to communicate. They provide clarity and guidance, helping reduce stress for loved ones during difficult times. Taking time to plan ahead can ease uncertainty and help ensure care reflects what matters most to you.

Thank you for registering for the 4-Week Online Mindfulness Tools Program (MT).

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• We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks before the start of the class as a reminder

For more information:

• Mindfulness Tools Course Description Page
• Full Schedule of Classes

Thank you for registering for the 8-Week Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Program (MBCT)

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• An email with the specific details for your course (date, time, instructor)
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For more information:

MBCT Course Description Page
Full Schedule of Classes