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Chief Lee Plenty Wolf - Rising Strong

Chief Lee Plenty Wolf is a spiritual leader in water protection navigating Standing Rock and guiding communities toward living a harmonious life. Chief will guide us through a series of powerful prayers, prophecies, and discussions, offering insights from Lakota wisdom and personal experiences.
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Psychedelics and Collective Healing

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Mindful Living Group, Illuminate Wellness, & The Maui Breakthrough Collaborative Present:

Psychedelics and Collective Healing 

With Rick Doblin, PhDDate: November 23, 2024 Time: 4-7 pm Location: Park Plaza Courtyard, Kihei, Maui

Maui, HI – Maui's journey toward healing following the recent wildfires has opened doors to meaningful conversations on safe, effective, and diverse landscapes of culturally resonant trauma recovery methods. Leaders in Maui’s wellness and therapeutic community, including Mindful Living Group, Illuminate Wellness, and the Maui Breakthrough Collaborative, invite you to an enlightening evening exploring the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for collective healing, featuring Rick Doblin, PhD.

As Founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and a pioneer with over 40 years of research or advocacy, Dr. Doblin’s pursuit of psychedelics as mental health treatments has impacted organizations from educational institutions to government agencies. Dr. Doblin’s keynote will delve into his extensive journey and the promise these therapies hold for collective healing—a topic of increasing relevance as Maui rebuilds and reconnects.
This community event will provide attendees with grounding practices, a local indigenous cultural perspective, and expert insights. Participants will also experience a Heart Opening Kava social hour from 4-5 pm with Aumakua Kava, followed by an opening ceremony led by Kale Ka’alekahi, welcoming all to a shared space for reflection and learning.

Event Highlights:

    Heart Opening Kava Social hour & Lei Making Aumakua Kava hosts a Kava Social Hour—a calming Polynesian tradition that fosters a heart-centered community experience.
    Kava Ceremony, Blessing, and Land Acknowledgment Led by Kale Ka’alekahi, this ceremony sets an intentional space for healing and collective engagement.
    Grounding Practices by Maui Wellness Leaders:● Jessica Brazil, LCSW, Founder of Mindful Living Group, will guide attendees in a breathwork practice to ground and increase awareness.● Lauren Ampolos, PhD, Clinical Director of Illuminate Wellness, will offer a heart-centered somatic awareness practice to root participants in the present.
    Introduction by Matt Lorin, MPA An introduction to the Maui Breakthrough Collaborative’s mission to foster collective healing through innovative therapies.
    Keynote Address by Rick Doblin, PhD Dr. Doblin’s 40-year journey through advocacy, public policy, and the transformative potential of psychedelics will illuminate possibilities for safe and accessible treatment options.

Event Schedule:

● 3:30-4:30 pm: Lei Making● 4-5 pm: Kava Social Hour with Aumakua Kava & light Pupus by Niu Life Kitchen ● 5:00 pm: Welcome & Breath Awareness - Jessica Brazil● 5:15 pm: Blessing, Awa, and Land Acknowledgment - Kale Ka’alekahi● 5:30 pm: Heart Awareness Meditation - Lauren Ampolos● 5:45 pm: Introduction to Maui Breakthrough Collaborative - Matt Lorin● 6:00 pm: Keynote Address by Rick Doblin, PhD● 6:45 pm: Audience Q&A● 7:00 pm: Closing● Approximately 9:00-? pm: Poli Poli Cabins Intimate Hawaiian ‘Awa Ceremony and Breathwork Journey into the heart of Haleakala - plan for 1+ hour drive from Kihei - will need WARM clothing… There will be fire and small group of Maui’s PAT and spiritual thought leaders present.

Ticket Information:General Admission - $44 Advocate - $88RSVP & Ticketing: Please reserve tickets on

Join us for this powerful evening of reflection, grounding, and community as Maui embarks on a journey of collective healing with insight from a true pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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About Rick Doblin, PhD

Rick Doblin, Founder and President of MAPS, has dedicated his career to pioneering the medical and therapeutic uses of psychedelics. With a PhD from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, his work has impacted psychedelic regulation and research for decades. He has led landmark studies, such as the 25-year follow-up to the Good Friday Experiment and the Concord Prison Experiment. Residing in Boston with his family, Dr. Doblin continues to advance the safe, legal use of psychedelics for healing and personal growth.

Love Heals: A Huaka'i Sacred Journey

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Kahu Kāhealani is pleased to collaborate with Mindful Living Group and The Maui Scalar Room to present a powerful and transformative healing experience that integrates ancient Hawaiian wisdom with modern quantum healing practices. This 12-week huaka'i journey up the mountain of life, "Love Heals," offers participants the opportunity to explore self-care, self-love, and self-mastery through honoring the sacred self and immersing in coherent healing frequencies for greater self-discovery.
Drawing on her own profound experiences, Kahu Kāhealani guides participants in navigating historical and cultural wounds, empowering them to transform pain into a catalyst for positive change, all while deepening their connection to Aloha, the power of the Hā breath, divine love, and community.

Program Includes:

    Empowering Caregivers & Helpers: Provides tools for self-care, self-love, self-honor, and self-mastery, fostering resilience and recovery for those dedicated to healing others.
    Cultural Wisdom and Aloha: Embodies the power of Aloha and ancient Hawaiian practices to cultivate right relations in life, love, health, and community.
    Quantum Healing Practices: Combines the ike koa wisdom of the ancestors with advanced quantum healing protocols, exploring how new technology is transforming the way people heal.
    Living Aloha and Community: Encourages participants to embody resilience, transforming the mana of trauma into positive transformation, while fostering a strong sense of community and divine alignment.
    Lokahi Mana Activations: Offers the experience of Oneness and Connectedness, emphasizing the unity of Life, Love, and Community.
    Raising Your Vibration: Guides participants in standing tall in their Pono, invoking Divine Grace, realizing their personal connection with the Divine, and calling forth their Future Self.
    Navigating Life the Sacred Hawaiian Way: Teaches powerful tools for navigating life's challenges, committing to self, personal effectiveness, and life visioning for the Future Self.

Special Blessings and Initiations:

● Hawaiian Ho'omanamana Blessing, Activation, and Initiation: "Life is Sacred. Cherish It! How to Set Sacred & Right All Your Relations" to higher self, self, love, health, wealth, trauma, change, and abundant flow in the world.

Three 4-Week "Love Heals" Transformational Journey Series:

Deepens as the journey progresses.

In-Person, Online, AND Monthly Options Available:

50-70% off Discounted Pricing for Disaster Impacted Maui Residents:
● $88 - Online Ticket (valued at $222)● $133 - In-Person Ticket at Maui Scalar Room (valued at $333)● $222 - In-Person Ticket at Maui Scalar Room with Recliner Chair (valued at $444)
If you are NOT impacted (directly/indirectly) by the fires and joining at this discounted price, we ask you to please pay it forward by purchasing a ticket for someone in need.

Additional Options:
● Remote Transmissions EES Sessions: Available for both online and in-person options at an additional $108 monthly fee.
Program Start Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 5:30-7pm.

Price is per Ceremony series (4 weeks) with options to pay in full or renew at Part 2 and Part 3. Begins September 11, 2024 5:30pm. Ticket purchases are made available by the Maui Scalar Room.

This program is NOT a mental health or healthcare service by Mindful Living Group. MLG is committed to cross culturally responsive educational & spiritual collaborations that build community resilience.

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Love Heals Ceremony

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A Community Healing & Resilience Event hosted by Mindful Living Group

Join us for the Love Heals Ceremony, a heartfelt event hosted by Mindful Living Group, honoring the healing and resilience of community after the Maui Wildfires. We are privileged to welcome Kahu Dr. Kāhealani Satchitananda, who also bravely faced the Lahaina fires the day of August 8th, 2023. Despite the sudden trauma and tragedy of displacement and loss, Kahu, a leading healing voice in the community, called on the 'ike koa, profound wisdom she had been taught by her ancestors on how to navigate the rouge waves and uncertainties of life to transform their pain into victory.
Kahu Kāhealani will guide you into a sacred space of prayer and healing blessings in ceremony. As a Ho’oponopono and cross-cultural practitioner, metaphysical minister, and coach, she brings a powerful unique blend of cultural, scientific, and spiritual wisdom. Her profound understanding helps heal individuals, families, and communities globally.
During this event, Kahu Kāhealani will offer chants, prayers, discussions and self-inquiry, sharing insights from Hawaiian wisdom and her personal experiences. This is a unique opportunity to step into a sacred space, embark on a journey of hope, trust and healing, and learning to take individual and collective action as we journey up the Mountain of Life and learn to stand above the clouds.

Event Details:

● Date and Time: August 7th, 5-7 pm● Location: Mindful Living Group, Outdoor Courtyard at Park Plaza, 1300 N. Holopono Street Kihei, HI 96753. ● What to Bring: Water, Note pad, paper and an open heart. Some seating will be available, please bring a lawn chair or cushion if you wish to sit closer to the speaker.● FREE - this event is free and open to the public

Join us in this sacred gathering to honor the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of love.
For more information, contact Mindful Living Group. Can't make it and want to learn more from Kahu? Join her 12-week Sacred Hawaiian Way program. Learn more HERE or contact us at (808) 206-9371,

CROSS-CULTURAL PRACTITIONER & KAHU

Kahu Kāhealani Kamakaokalaniameka'anuenuepa'akaula Satchitananda
Kahu Kāhealani is a dynamic and loving woman embodying power, purpose, passion, prosperity, and inner peace. She truly imbibes the Spirit of Living Aloha. As a Hawaiian cross-cultural practitioner and minister, she brings the ike koa (wealth of knowledge and spiritual wisdom) to her practice. She is one of eleven respected elders chosen, initiated, and entrusted with the sacred duty of offering an ancestral ho’omanamana blessing to the world—an extraordinary process that must be experienced.
Ku Na Kaula Iwi Lae O'o O Molokai Firm Are The Upright Seers Prophets Of Molokai and their descendants
Kahu Kāhealani walks in both worlds of the seen and unseen. She was initially taught Ho’oponopono by her mother, Auntie Ku’ualohaemaliakalawaianui, and her kupuna, Tutuwahine Kawaiolamanaloa Pa’akaula, from Molokai. Her spiritual education was further enriched by Kahuna Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona and her own journey of learning walking up the mountain.

Living Pono... Kahu Kāhealani's Kuleana is to plant the seeds and inspire others on ways of seeing and ways of being, aligning their Mana with the harmony of the Universe, and cleaning their sacred bowls of light of all trauma and discord, setting sacred and right all relations with our health, our relations, our wealth, our life, and our world.

Educational and Professional Background:

    University of California, Berkeley – School of Business (1974)
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – School of Dentistry (1980)
    United Church of Religious Science (1980)
    International Teaching Order of Scientist of the Mind (1987)

As a pioneer in holistic dentistry and Cultural Psychology, Kahu Kāhealani seamlessly integrated scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom under the direct guidance of her ancestors. Her work in quantum holistic healing has been enriched by studies with Kahuna, mystics, and masters since 1977, as well as extensive research in quantum physics and frequency energy medicine integrating science and spirituality.

Mission and Vision:

Kahu Kāhealani's mission is to empower others to honor and value themselves, aligning vibrationally with the divine. She advocates for living in sacred relationships with Ke Akua (God), life, love, health, and wealth, fostering inner joy and perfect self-expression.
Her work emphasizes the importance of returning to the sacred, upholding ancient Hawaiian values, and healing all relationships to live prosperously and Pono. As she beautifully states, “When We Meet In Love...We Shall Be Whole.”

Coaching, Mentorship, & Programs:

Kahu Kāhealani Kamakaokalaniameka'anuenuepa'akaula Satchitananda has dedicated her life to the sacred path of Ho’oponopono and the science of the sacred known as quantum healing. With a profound transformation from being at the forefront of holistic dentistry to becoming a global spiritual healer, Kahu Kāhealani embodies the transformative power of living Aloha and the ancient wisdom of her ancestors.

Her program, "Ho’oponopono Ancient Activations: Setting Right All Relations" invites participants to explore the depths of:

Self CareSelf LoveSelf MasteryEmbodying the Power of Aloha, fostering right relations with life, love, health, and wealth. Alignment with Divine Love and Oneness.Conquering Crisis, Challenge, Trauma & Change by Choice.

She also authored the "Ho’oponopono Ancient Activations: Setting Right All Relations Workbook," guiding individuals on setting sacred and right relations in all aspects of life.

Holistic and Quantum Healing:

Kahu Kāhealani is the founder and CEO of Hale Malamalama Ola Pono Hawaiian Holistic Quantum Healing & Wellness Center. She offers various healing modalities, including:

● Prayer Ministry● Consultations and Business and Family Coaching● Sacred Quantum Healing ceremonies and coherence healing circles

"When The Power of Love Is Greater Than The Love of Power Within Our Own Hearts, We Will Know Peace and We Will Manifest Paradise In and As Our Worlds" -Kahu Kahealani Satchitananda

Chief Lee Plenty Wolf - Rising Strong

Navigating Climate Grief Through Prayer

Hosted by the Mindful Living Group, this event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intersection of spirituality and environmental stewardship. Chief Lee Plenty Wolf is a spiritual leader in water protection navigating Standing Rock and guiding communities toward living a harmonious life. Chief will guide us through a series of powerful prayers, prophecies, and discussions, offering insights from Lakota wisdom and personal experiences.

Talking Points

    Opening Prayer
    Introduction: Gain deeper insights into Lakota culture, values, and Chief Lee Plenty Wolf's role within the Indigenous community and the Standing Rock movement.
    Understanding Climate Grief: Acknowledge the reality of climate change and its emotional toll on individuals and communities.
    The Power of Prayer: Explore the transformative potential of prayer
    Prayer as a Path to Healing: Discover how spirituality and prayer can serve as guiding forces toward personal and collective healing.
    Embracing Action and Advocacy: Empower individuals to translate their spiritual connection into tangible actions for climate protection.
    Conclusion & Closing Prayer

Following the talk, Chief Lee Plenty Wolf will be available for book sales and signing, providing an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous wisdom and spirituality into daily life.
Join us as we embark on a journey of hope, healing, and collective action. Let's rise strong together in the face of climate challenges.

Tickets benefit Chief Lee's continued water protection and non-profit Love Wild Horses which saves wild lands and wild horses. lovewildhorses.org

Inspired to continue your journey? Additional events and invitations await your exploration.
Event takes place at Mindful Living Group in the outdoor courtyard at Park Plaza in Kihei located at 1300 N. Holopono Street, Suite 108, Kihei, HI 96753. In the event of rain the event will take place in a smaller section that is covered. Please bring a lawn chair or cushion if you wish to sit lower and closer to the speaker.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Course Description

21 Continuing Education Units
SWs - approved by NASW HI
Psychologists - approved nationally by the APA
LMFTs - covered by the APA approval
LMHCs/LPCs - check with local licensure organization
Nurse Practitioners/Psychiatrists - not approved

Must sign-in/out and be present for ALL sessions to receive CEs.
Additional fees may apply for CEs.

Location:

Mindful Living Group
Park Plaza in the Kihei Research & Technology Park
1300 N. Holopono St., Suite 213
Kihei, HI 96753

Lunch is provided. Please bring a water bottle.

Training:

Training in Basic ART is an intensive, 3-day experience that includes didactic instruction, recorded videos, and practicum breakouts. Participants will play the role of both client and therapist, and are asked to bring their own, real-world issues to work on during the training.

Day 1:

AM: Orientation to ART, Overview and Basic ART Protocol Video #1
PM: Eye Movement Practicum, Use of Tools and Wordplay, ART Protocol Video #2

Day 2:

AM: ART Protocol Video #3, Special Interventions, Handling Strong Emotions
PM: Basic ART Protocol Practicum, ART Protocol Video #4

Day 3:

AM: Basic Protocol Review, Intro to Typical Day Protocol, ART Protocol Video #5
PM: Typical Day Protocol, ART Protocol Video #6, How to shorten an ART session

Training Learning Objectives:

    Define Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
    Understand the differences between ART and other therapies
    Understand the benefits of ART
    Understand how to use the ART scripts
    Practice and identify how to apply ART when working with trauma clients
    Practice and identify how to apply the Typical Day script (for ongoing problems)
    Be able to incorporate the Basic ART script into clinical practice

About ART

Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) is an evidenced-based, rapid-eye-movement therapy that can be used to treat trauma, grief, anxiety, moral injury, OCD, toxic work environments, relationship discord, insomnia, self-esteem problems and many other issues. Research on ART for PTSD and Prolonged Grief has shown that most patients can achieve resolution in fewer than four sessions and that these effects can be sustained for months after treatment.1-3 There is no homework required for either the client or the therapist and appointments do not need to be scheduled at regular intervals; each ART session is a stand-alone intervention.
ART was derived from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), but it has a tighter protocol, is more directive, more procedural, and easier to learn. The therapist walks the patient through a manualized sequence of mental tasks that the patient performs while doing sets of eye movements. Unlike traditional trauma-focused therapies, there is relatively little talking and verbal narration required, which affords clients a greater sense of safety and control. Practitioners get to apply their innate intuition and clinical skill set to guide the client toward achieving resolution in a creative and meaningful way.

ART often provides clients with significant psychological relief. Due to the protocol’s constant forward momentum, clients do not have to experience troubling memories for a protracted period of time. There is also a sense of closure with each session, so that they are not left feeling vulnerable, with unprocessed emotions and issues lingering between sessions. Words such as “calm,” “relieved,” and “hopeful” are commonly used by clients to describe how they feel after their ART sessions.

  • References:

    1. Kip KE, et al. Brief Treatment of Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Behav Sci (Basel). 2012 Jun 18;2(2):115-34. doi:10.3390/bs2020115.
    2. Kip KE, et al. Randomized controlled trial of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mil Med. 2013 Dec;178(12):1298-309. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-13-00298.
    3. Buck HG, et al. Accelerated Resolution Therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial of a Complicated Grief Intervention. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2020 October; 37(10):791–799. doi:10.1177/1049909119900641.

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About the Trainers:

Wendi Waits, MD, Board-Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Wendi Waits has been a Master ART Practitioner since 2014 and an ART Trainer since 2023. She lives on Oahu, but has a family home in Napili, and has been intermittently volunteering at the Kokua Lahaina Rising clinic since August 2023. She is a 27-year Army veteran who worked with 9/11 survivors at the Pentagon, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and has extensive teaching experience in various clinical programs. While serving in the military, Wendi arranged ART training for more than 100 mental health providers and has remained a major advocate for the use of ART throughout the Department of Defense. She is board certified in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Lifestyle Medicine. Her current clinical practice is with Talkiatry, where she provides telehealth services to patients in New York, Virginia, and Colorado.

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    Wendi is truly passionate about training mental health providers in ART, not only because she has seen first-hand the rapid, life-changing impact it can have on clients, but because she has seen it transform the lives of therapists as well. Unlike most other trauma-focused therapies, ART spares the therapist many of the painful emotional details and graphic imagery that contribute to vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. ART doesn’t require any preparation and allows therapists to use their innate clinical skills within the framework of an easy-to-learn treatment protocol.

    Therapists using ART become more aware of their own body sensations, more adept at using relaxation techniques, and better able to manage their own stress. Furthermore, they get to experience true joy as they help clients rapidly resolve deep-seated issues on their own using imaginative and meaningful solutions. Training mental health providers in ART and watching them increase their confidence in treating trauma has been one of the biggest privileges of Wendi’s career.