heather prete

Mindfulness + Compassion + Trauma Informed

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Heather Prete is one of the foremost Mindfulness Facilitators located in California known for her compassion, knowledge, and humor. She works with a diverse range of clientele including those in recovery, people coping with depression and anxiety, cancer survivors, men and women battling chronic health and pain issues, those suffering from PTSD, as well as clinicians combating compassion fatigue syndrome. She has worked as a guiding teacher for Mindful Schools training school teachers in Mindfulness. Her training began with Tibetan Compassion practices in 1998, traveling the world to learn under masters in both India and Europe as well as a 9-year training in Buddhist Psychology and practice. In 2011 she became a certified Mindfulness Facilitator at UCLA and is a teacher of their Mindful Awareness Classes, as well as their Self Compassion, and Working with Difficult Emotions 6-week courses. She also taught their Mindfulness for Kids summer program 3 years in a row. Currently, she’s co-creator and master teacher for The DEN Meditation Teacher Training Program as well as creator and facilitator of their Compassion Certification training, 6-week forgiveness courses, and Mindfulness programs for recovery centers, to name a few.

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retreat with heather

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Heather’s retreat are profound and her teachings will stay with you for years to come.
This retreat offer a unique opportunity to connect deeply, no matter where you’re traveling from.

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what others are saying about heather…

“Heather’s mindfulness classes have been life-changing. Her compassion and humor create a safe space to heal and grow. Truly one of the best facilitators I’ve worked with.”

✩✩✩✩✩ G.P.

“Heather’s blend of mindfulness and self-compassion practices has been invaluable. Her guidance has empowered me to heal and create lasting well-being.”

✩✩✩✩✩ A.C.

“Working with Heather has been a gift. Her deep knowledge and compassionate approach have given me tools to navigate anxiety and find joy in my daily life.”

✩✩✩✩✩ S.E.