8-WEEK MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) CLASS
2026-03-19 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a widely respected and scientifically validated approach to managing stress, anxiety, pain, and the demands of daily living. Rooted in ancient contemplative practices and modern psychology, MBSR teaches you to be present in each moment, fostering a space for healing, insight, and transformation.
This is the program detailed in the best-selling Full-Catastrophe Living that started the modern mindfulness movement. Taken by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and the basis for most of the research on mindfulness, this class remains the gold standard of mindfulness trainings. The curriculum was recently revised (2025) and this class integrates those changes.
The class is taught by Peter Vernezze PhD, LCSW, an Arizona-licensed psychotherapist credentialed to teach MBSR by the University of California at San Diego Center for Mindfulness, one of the premier mindfulness training centers in the country.
The class meets Thursdays from March 12th to April 30th, 5:30-8pm at The Healing Portal 3820 S. Palo Verde Rd. #110. The classes consist of sitting meditations, body scans, gentle yoga, walking meditation, group discussion, and home practice. There is a full-day online retreat on Saturday April 18th. No previous meditation experience is required. The cost is $450.
For more information go to https://www.tucsonmbsr.com/ or contact Dr. Vernezze at Peter@mindfulpathwellness.com or call 520-222-8127

SAZ Meet & Greet
2026-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues. Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
Join us for the launch party of “Covert Emotional Incest” on Friday, May 29th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Aloft Hotel Speedway in Tucson, AZ.
This event marks an important moment of bringing awareness to a topic that often goes unspoken—offering insight, validation, and conversation around experiences many people struggle to name. The updated edition speaks directly to clinicians, making this an especially valuable event for professionals who want to deepen their understanding and better support their clients.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a live book reading by Adena, and the chance to purchase signed copies for just $10. A QR code will be available for easy payment.
Come celebrate, connect, and be part of this meaningful evening—we’d love to see you there.
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:

Adena Hope Bank (she/her/hers)
LCSW, LIAC, BCETS, CP, SPEAKER | AUTHOR | CONSULTANT

This SAZ meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception in the lobby of the ALoft Hotel. We will be providing tasty appetizers and there will be a no-host bar available for anything you’d care to drink.
Come join us!

Technology & Therapy: Ethical Considerations & Decision Making
2026-09-25 08:15 - 11:00 | Westward Look, 245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Join us for the Tucson Behavioral Health Professionals Networking Breakfast on September 25, 2026 at Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson. Doors open at 8:15am with networking, a buffet breakfast, and a presentation running through 11:00am. Registration is $35 per person and must be completed in advance at Eventbrite — walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
This session, Technology & Therapy: Ethical Considerations & Decision Making, will explore the intersection of technology and ethics in behavioral health practice, covering social media, artificial intelligence, and telehealth. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of regulatory considerations, potential boundary violations, and best practices for ethical documentation and decision making. The presentation is approved by NBCC for 1.5 continuing education hours (ACEP #6887) and will be led by Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, ACS, a licensed attorney and marriage and family therapist who has served on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

SAZ Meet & Greet
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Please RSVP and mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your colleagues.
Come talk, laugh, network, and enjoy being part of this community of professional healthcare providers!
This lovely evening is being sponsored by:
No one yet… learn about becoming a sponsor here.
This SAZ meet & greet is also an opportunity for you to put faces to the names of the people who have been asking questions, giving referrals, and providing information for and with you through this listserv.
Bring any promotional materials about your work that you’d like to share on our networking table.
We’ll be meeting for a casual reception in the lobby of the ALoft Hotel. We will be providing tasty appetizers and there will be a no-host bar available for anything you’d care to drink.
Come join us!
