Fostering Safety, Connection & Group Engagement
"I was so surprised at how interactive and connected I felt even though this training was on Zoom. I appreciated that Oscar is authentic, and he shares about his own struggles, and how he uses mindfulness practices." — Training Participant
"Oscar is always great at holding space for everyone, listening, and encouraging people to engage and care for themselves and others." — Training Participant
"It was a really good session on mindfulness and communication. I liked that he was very down to earth and made things easy to understand. I felt he and his content was relatable. He used humor which was nice. I liked that he did mindfulness and breathing exercises as well. It was good that it was broken down into mini sessions so that it was a continuous learning and kept you thinking and not just a one day thing and then kind of out of sight out of mind. This way you got to practice and then come back the following session and he asked how we did or what we practiced." — Training Participant
"The instructor is very knowledgeable, engaging, empathetic, mindful - acknowledges every person speaking or sharing in the chat. — Training Participant
Authentic & Compassionate Facilitation
"Oscar - you have such a kind spirit - people in the class see your kindness and non-judgemental attitude which makes participants feel safe." — Training Participant
"Oscar was very calm and he shared many of his own personal stories, which helped me see that I am not the only one who struggles." — Training Participant
"I really liked how Oscar explains things without judgment." — Training Participant
Practical Tools & Everyday Transformation
"The information is helpful and feels manageable. Oftentimes, self-help strategies and mindfulness techniques can feel daunting, but Oscar is able to help us think through small steps to make gradual change.” — Training Participant
"This practice will help lessen my anxiety when it comes to work, school, and life in general." — Training Participant
"I learned that reacting is different from responding, and the more I practice, the more comfortable I become." — Mindfulness Training Participant
"[My concept of stress has changed], I am more centered, more whole and more compassionate. More accepting of experiences and sensations. More aware of myself!!" — Mindfulness Training Participant
"[I learned] the importance of self-compassion. Also the feedback loop that stress has on the body is useful for understanding how negative behaviors can be self-perpetuating." — Mindfulness Training Participant
"I learned that in silence I find the answers to my own questions... [I learned to observe] without judgement and to be patient and kind with myself." — Mindfulness Training Participant