Organizations That We Have Worked With
A Workplace Mindfulness Retreat
May, 2018 • Espanola, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one-day professional development session for Integrated Social Services – Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services Board staff

Introduction to Mindfulness for Chronic Disease
May, 2018 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
A one-hour session for Living Healthy North East Chronic Disease Peer Support Group.
Spring 2018 Heartfulness Series
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
An 8-week mindfulness and yoga course for core members, community, and friends of L’Arche Sudbury.
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Yogathon Opener
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health experiential session

Mindfulness: An Opportunity to Fine-Tune Practice Skills with Confidence for Personal and Professional Resilience
August, 2017 • G. PetingolaExperiential Presentation for HSN Simulation Lab Team
BALANCE Program
August, 2016 • S. Damore-PetingolaMindfulness for Parents and Teens
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Departure from Simulation – Acknowledging “What Is.”
August, 2016 • G. PetingolaExperiential Presentation for HSN Simulation Team
HSN Health Challenge- Mindfulness and Meditation
June, 2015 • G. PetingolaDiabetes Care Service
June, 2015 • G. PetingolaMindfulness and Keeping Motivated with Diabetes
Diabetes Care Service
August, 2013 • G. PetingolaIntroduction and Testimonials of Health Sciences North’s Mindfulness Meditation for Persons with Diabetes Film
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ongoing programming for healthcare providers
June, 2013 • G. Petingola S. Damore-Petingolafor HSN staff
40 Day Mindfulness Challenge to be Fearless at Work and in Your Personal Life
November, 2013 • G. Petingola S. Damore-Petingolafor HSN staff
An Introduction to Mindfulness
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one hour presentation to Finlandia Research Ethics Board (Speakers Bureau) Sudbury Finnish Rest Home Society (Finlandia Village)
Mindfulness and Coping During the Holidays –An interview with Hugh Kruzel “Eat This, Drink That” CKLUs
December, 2017 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc.
June, 2017 • Anderson Lake, ONG. Petingola
Look Your Diabetes in the Eye: A Mindfulness Approach For Optimal Diabetes Management

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
May, 2017 • Oshawa, ONG. Petingola
A Complementary Approach to Self-Care and Renewal – Healthy Me. Healthy You. Conference

A Mindful Society
April, 2017 • G. PetingolaMindfulness: Making the Connections between the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Four Noble Truths in Healthcare

Renal Network 4
April, 2017 • Pennsylvania and Delaware, USAG. Petingola
Refuelling and Reconnecting as Compassionate Caregivers in Nephrology Care – webinar for nephrology staff

Northwest Renal Network 16
September, 2016 • Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington and Network 18 – Southern California, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN BOTH REGIONS OF THE HEALTHINSIGHT ESRD ALLIANCEG. Petingola
Refuelling and Reconnecting as Compassionate Caregivers in Nephrology Care – webinar
Exploring Mindfulness-Based Exercises
November, 2016 • Sudbury Outpatient CentreG. Petingola
Psychological Response to Gestational Diabetes & Mindfulness Approaches to Care
Exploring Mindfulness-Based Exercises
November, 2016 • S. Damore-PetingolaChildren’s Treatment Centre Staff Development Day

A Professional Development Session for Managers
June, 2016 • S. Damore-Petingola G. PetingolaMindfulness Leadership Skills for Surviving and Thriving
Gestational and Pre-Gestational Diabetes Mellitius Workshop
April, 2013 • G. PetingolaPsychological Response to Gestational Diabetes & Mindfulness Approaches to Care
Design and first results of a randomized controlled trial – A special presentation to the Diabetes Care Service Journal Club
December, 2012 • G. PetingolaSustained Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction Intervention in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

An Introduction to Mindfulness
September, 2017 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
OSSTF/ARMS Active Retired Members Council

Depression Screening: Uncovering the Essential Link between Darkness and Light
May, 2016 • G. PetingolaOTN Presentation

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
May, 2016 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaA professional development session for staff
Mindfulness Leadership Skills for Surviving & Thriving
December, 2015 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaA one-day professional development session for Sudbury & District Health Unit Managers
Sudbury District Health Unit Senior Management Executive Committee
September, 2015 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaIntroduction Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Day of Mindfulness for Students at Northeastern Elementary School
May, 2016 • G. Petingola
Fistulas,Fluid Restrictions, Frustrations and Phobias-Mindfulness Approaches to Calming the CKD Patient
April, 2017 • G. PetingolaPre-conference workshop
Mindfulness Meditation and Sexuality for the Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease
March, 2019 • Boston, Mass, USAG. Petingola
This Ain’t No Tea Party: A Four Hour Mindfulness Journey.
• Boston, Mass, USAG. Petingola
Pre-conference half-day workshop
Mindfulness Solutions for Prevention and Resolution of Challenging Behaviours
March, 2019 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation for the Nephrology Health Care Professional: A Journey Toward Self-Care and Wellness
March, 2015 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Networking Luncheon, CNSW Midweek Meditations
• Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Mindfulness: A Paradoxical Approach to Nephrology Social Work Self Care
June, 2014 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Advocacy Recorded Webinar Series

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me – A Mindfulness Approach for Physician Resilience and Optimal Patient Care
• G. PetingolaFaculty Development Symposium

Northern Ontario School of Medicine – Northern Constellations Conference
April, 2017 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
Finding Meaning and Clarity as Compassionate Caregivers
Mindfulness for Physicians in Training Surviving and Thriving in High Stress Times
January, 2016 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness for the Health Science Professional: Living a Life Full of Awe and Wonder
October, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Health Science Program Planning Committee

Mindfulness for the Health Care Professional: A Journey Towards Self-Care and Wellness
December, 2015 • Alaska, USAG. Petingola
Plenary session

Mindfulness–Based Stress Reduction: A Complementary Approach to Self-care and Renewal – Keynote Speaker
April, 2017 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • Kingston, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • St. Catherines, ONG. Petingola

Paediatric Diabetes Network Professional Development Event
March, 2015 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
A Mindfulness Approach to Building Resiliency in Pediatric Diabetes Care

A Mindfulness Approach to Building Resiliency in Pediatric Diabetes Care
October, 2014 • Indianapolis, ING. Petingola
5th Annual Symposium University of Indiana

Global Peace Meditation and Presentation on Mindfulness
August, 2014 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
5th Annual Symposium University of Indiana

Interview CBC Radio One Morning North – Mindfulness Meditation
June, 2014 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Mindfulness Meditation & The ESRD Surveryor
April, 2013 • Orlando, Florida, USAG. Petingola
A special presentation for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Annual Update

Diabetes and Depression
November, 2012 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Mindfulness with Chronic Illness
July, 2013 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
OTN Telehomecare Webinar

Out of the Grey: Exploring the Impact of a Relaxation and Mindfulness Workshop for Nephrology Social Workers on Professional Practice
October, 2012 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
34th Annual Conference

Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury
October, 2016 • G. PetingolaSmile, Breathe and Go Slowly: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as a Promising Practice for Parents, Children, Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities

Guest Lecture, School of Social Work, Laurentian University, 4th Year Individuals and Families Class
January, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation and the Health Care Professional – Guest Lecture
February, 2017 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola S. Damore-Petingola
School of Social Work, 4th year Social Work with Groups Class
Mindfulness Meditation – An Introduction – Guest Lecture
February, 2016 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola
School of Social Work, 4th year Social Work with Individuals and Families Class
A Comparison of the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers and the Buddhist Four Noble Truths: Mindfulness Meditation and the Aboriginal Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease Faculty of Professional Schools Scholarship Showcase
December, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation and the Health Care Professional – Guest Lecture
February, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class
Panel Discussion on Resilience Skills for the Progession of Social Work – Guest Lecture
January, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class
Relaxation Therapy and Its Application to Persons Affected by Chronic Kidney Disease – Guest Lecture
January, 2010 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class

I’m Taking Care of Me – Mindfulness Tools for Personal & Professional Wellness
March, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one-day professional development session for Ontario Association of Social Workers Sudbury Branch
Bowie, Buddhism, Breath and Being – A Mindfulness Approach to Social Work Resilience
March, 2016 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Half Day Mindfulness Workshop
Bowie, Buddhism, Breath and Being – A Mindfulness Approach to Social Work Resilience
March, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness and the Social Worker

Relaxation Skills to Assist with Event Planning – RELAXATION SKILLS TO ASSIST WITH EVENT PLANNING
July, 2009 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
RBC Run for the Cure Organizing Committee
A Workplace Mindfulness Retreat
May, 2018 • Espanola, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one-day professional development session for Integrated Social Services – Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services Board staff
Spring 2018 Heartfulness Series
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
An 8-week mindfulness and yoga course for core members, community, and friends of L’Arche Sudbury.

Mindfulness: An Opportunity to Fine-Tune Practice Skills with Confidence for Personal and Professional Resilience
August, 2017 • G. PetingolaExperiential Presentation for HSN Simulation Lab Team
BALANCE Program
August, 2016 • S. Damore-PetingolaMindfulness for Parents and Teens
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Departure from Simulation – Acknowledging “What Is.”
August, 2016 • G. PetingolaExperiential Presentation for HSN Simulation Team
HSN Health Challenge- Mindfulness and Meditation
June, 2015 • G. PetingolaDiabetes Care Service
June, 2015 • G. PetingolaMindfulness and Keeping Motivated with Diabetes
Diabetes Care Service
August, 2013 • G. PetingolaIntroduction and Testimonials of Health Sciences North’s Mindfulness Meditation for Persons with Diabetes Film
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ongoing programming for healthcare providers
June, 2013 • G. Petingola S. Damore-Petingolafor HSN staff
40 Day Mindfulness Challenge to be Fearless at Work and in Your Personal Life
November, 2013 • G. Petingola S. Damore-Petingolafor HSN staff
Mindfulness and Coping During the Holidays –An interview with Hugh Kruzel “Eat This, Drink That” CKLUs
December, 2017 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
May, 2017 • Oshawa, ONG. Petingola
A Complementary Approach to Self-Care and Renewal – Healthy Me. Healthy You. Conference

Renal Network 4
April, 2017 • Pennsylvania and Delaware, USAG. Petingola
Refuelling and Reconnecting as Compassionate Caregivers in Nephrology Care – webinar for nephrology staff
Exploring Mindfulness-Based Exercises
November, 2016 • Sudbury Outpatient CentreG. Petingola
Psychological Response to Gestational Diabetes & Mindfulness Approaches to Care

A Professional Development Session for Managers
June, 2016 • S. Damore-Petingola G. PetingolaMindfulness Leadership Skills for Surviving and Thriving

An Introduction to Mindfulness
September, 2017 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
OSSTF/ARMS Active Retired Members Council

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
May, 2016 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaA professional development session for staff
Mindfulness Leadership Skills for Surviving & Thriving
December, 2015 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaA one-day professional development session for Sudbury & District Health Unit Managers
Sudbury District Health Unit Senior Management Executive Committee
September, 2015 • G. Petingola S. Damore-PetingolaIntroduction Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Fistulas,Fluid Restrictions, Frustrations and Phobias-Mindfulness Approaches to Calming the CKD Patient
April, 2017 • G. PetingolaPre-conference workshop
Mindfulness Meditation and Sexuality for the Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease
March, 2019 • Boston, Mass, USAG. Petingola
This Ain’t No Tea Party: A Four Hour Mindfulness Journey.
• Boston, Mass, USAG. Petingola
Pre-conference half-day workshop
Mindfulness Solutions for Prevention and Resolution of Challenging Behaviours
March, 2019 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation for the Nephrology Health Care Professional: A Journey Toward Self-Care and Wellness
March, 2015 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Networking Luncheon, CNSW Midweek Meditations
• Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me – A Mindfulness Approach for Physician Resilience and Optimal Patient Care
• G. PetingolaFaculty Development Symposium

Mindfulness for the Health Care Professional: A Journey Towards Self-Care and Wellness
December, 2015 • Alaska, USAG. Petingola
Plenary session

Paediatric Diabetes Network Professional Development Event
March, 2015 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
A Mindfulness Approach to Building Resiliency in Pediatric Diabetes Care

Global Peace Meditation and Presentation on Mindfulness
August, 2014 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
5th Annual Symposium University of Indiana

Mindfulness Meditation & The ESRD Surveryor
April, 2013 • Orlando, Florida, USAG. Petingola
A special presentation for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Annual Update

Mindfulness with Chronic Illness
July, 2013 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
OTN Telehomecare Webinar

Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury
October, 2016 • G. PetingolaSmile, Breathe and Go Slowly: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as a Promising Practice for Parents, Children, Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities

I’m Taking Care of Me – Mindfulness Tools for Personal & Professional Wellness
March, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one-day professional development session for Ontario Association of Social Workers Sudbury Branch
Bowie, Buddhism, Breath and Being – A Mindfulness Approach to Social Work Resilience
March, 2016 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Half Day Mindfulness Workshop
Bowie, Buddhism, Breath and Being – A Mindfulness Approach to Social Work Resilience
March, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness and the Social Worker

Introduction to Mindfulness for Chronic Disease
May, 2018 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
A one-hour session for Living Healthy North East Chronic Disease Peer Support Group.
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Yogathon Opener
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ON.S. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health experiential session
An Introduction to Mindfulness
April, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
A one hour presentation to Finlandia Research Ethics Board (Speakers Bureau) Sudbury Finnish Rest Home Society (Finlandia Village)

Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc.
June, 2017 • Anderson Lake, ONG. Petingola
Look Your Diabetes in the Eye: A Mindfulness Approach For Optimal Diabetes Management

A Mindful Society
April, 2017 • G. PetingolaMindfulness: Making the Connections between the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Four Noble Truths in Healthcare

Northwest Renal Network 16
September, 2016 • Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington and Network 18 – Southern California, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN BOTH REGIONS OF THE HEALTHINSIGHT ESRD ALLIANCEG. Petingola
Refuelling and Reconnecting as Compassionate Caregivers in Nephrology Care – webinar
Exploring Mindfulness-Based Exercises
November, 2016 • S. Damore-PetingolaChildren’s Treatment Centre Staff Development Day
Gestational and Pre-Gestational Diabetes Mellitius Workshop
April, 2013 • G. PetingolaPsychological Response to Gestational Diabetes & Mindfulness Approaches to Care
Design and first results of a randomized controlled trial – A special presentation to the Diabetes Care Service Journal Club
December, 2012 • G. PetingolaSustained Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction Intervention in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Depression Screening: Uncovering the Essential Link between Darkness and Light
May, 2016 • G. PetingolaOTN Presentation

Day of Mindfulness for Students at Northeastern Elementary School
May, 2016 • G. PetingolaMindfulness: A Paradoxical Approach to Nephrology Social Work Self Care
June, 2014 • Dallas, Texas, USAG. Petingola
Council of Nephrology Social Workers Advocacy Recorded Webinar Series

Northern Ontario School of Medicine – Northern Constellations Conference
April, 2017 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola G. Petingola
Finding Meaning and Clarity as Compassionate Caregivers
Mindfulness for Physicians in Training Surviving and Thriving in High Stress Times
January, 2016 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness for the Health Science Professional: Living a Life Full of Awe and Wonder
October, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Health Science Program Planning Committee

Mindfulness–Based Stress Reduction: A Complementary Approach to Self-care and Renewal – Keynote Speaker
April, 2017 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • Kingston, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Calm in Crisis – A Mindfulness Approach to Balancing Work and Life
May, 2015 • St. Catherines, ONG. Petingola

A Mindfulness Approach to Building Resiliency in Pediatric Diabetes Care
October, 2014 • Indianapolis, ING. Petingola
5th Annual Symposium University of Indiana

Interview CBC Radio One Morning North – Mindfulness Meditation
June, 2014 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Diabetes and Depression
November, 2012 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola

Out of the Grey: Exploring the Impact of a Relaxation and Mindfulness Workshop for Nephrology Social Workers on Professional Practice
October, 2012 • Toronto, ONG. Petingola
34th Annual Conference

Guest Lecture, School of Social Work, Laurentian University, 4th Year Individuals and Families Class
January, 2018 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation and the Health Care Professional – Guest Lecture
February, 2017 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola S. Damore-Petingola
School of Social Work, 4th year Social Work with Groups Class
Mindfulness Meditation – An Introduction – Guest Lecture
February, 2016 • Sudbury, ONS. Damore-Petingola
School of Social Work, 4th year Social Work with Individuals and Families Class
A Comparison of the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers and the Buddhist Four Noble Truths: Mindfulness Meditation and the Aboriginal Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease Faculty of Professional Schools Scholarship Showcase
December, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
Mindfulness Meditation and the Health Care Professional – Guest Lecture
February, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class
Panel Discussion on Resilience Skills for the Progession of Social Work – Guest Lecture
January, 2011 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class
Relaxation Therapy and Its Application to Persons Affected by Chronic Kidney Disease – Guest Lecture
January, 2010 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
School of Social Work, 2nd Year Class

Relaxation Skills to Assist with Event Planning – RELAXATION SKILLS TO ASSIST WITH EVENT PLANNING
July, 2009 • Sudbury, ONG. Petingola
RBC Run for the Cure Organizing Committee