DFCI Zakim Center

What is Meditation and Mindfulness? Click for more info. 10 Sep, 2021
Meditation is a mind body practice that has long been used to help produce a sense of calm and relaxation. Meditation may help patients cope with illness and enhance overall health and well-be...

Mind Body Resilience I starts January 9! Click for more info. 11 May, 2023
Mind Body Resilience I is an eight-week program designed and led by Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, program manager of meditation and mindfulness programs in the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integ...

Mind Body Resilience II starts January 10! Click for more info. 11 May, 2023
This eight-week online program is open to all who have completed Mind Body Resilience I. Building on skills developed in the first Mind Body Resilience group, this program will ...
Mind Body Book Discussions
The Zakim Center hosts a Mind Body Book Discussion every month, where participants read a pre-selected book and come together to discuss, led by Patricia Martin Arcari, PhD, RN, AHN-BC. Discussions are held "meeting-style" on Zoom and participants are encouraged to keep their camera on for the duration of the meeting, to foster dialogue and community. There are two options for meeting times, and books are provided free of charge and mailed to participants ahead of time. *This program is reserved for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.
The selection for December is Atlas of the Heart, by Brene Brown. Space is limited. Please email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu to register and choose one meeting time:
Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET
Please click on the below links to view the monthly book selections!
Mind Body Resilience Programs
Mind Body Resilience I
Mind Body Resilience I is an eight-week program designed and led by Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, which teaches Dana-Farber patients and caregivers how to manage stress and nurture resilience. This course is free of charge, but space is limited. Participants are asked to keep their camera on for the duration of the sessions, to foster dialogue and community. This group is for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.
Email the Zakim Center at Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu to be added to our waitlist and learn more information about the upcoming session!
Mind Body Resilience II
This eight-week online program is open to all who have completed Mind Body Resilience I. Building on skills developed in the first part of the Mind Body Resilience group, this program will focus on deepening the understanding and practice of meditation in a supportive group environment. Participants are asked to keep their camera on for the duration of the sessions, to foster dialogue and community. This group is for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.Upcoming Meditation Classes
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Mindfulness Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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Event Begins:
13 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Event Ends: 13 Dec, 2023 - 10:30 AM
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Event Begins:
13 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
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Mindfulness Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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Event Begins:
20 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Event Ends: 20 Dec, 2023 - 10:30 AM
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Event Begins:
20 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
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Mindfulness Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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Event Begins:
27 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Event Ends: 27 Dec, 2023 - 10:30 AM
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Event Begins:
27 Dec, 2023 - 10:00 AM
On-Demand Meditations
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A Walking Meditation to Help Fight Fatigue
5 May, 2023In this 22-minute Walking Meditation, Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, guides you in awakening your senses by meditating in motion. When feeling f... -
Meditation on Letting Go
15 Dec, 2022Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. The class is led by Patty Arcari, PhD, ...