Event Description
Mindfulness Practices for Stress Relief and Self Care in Uncertain Time

A Virtual “Mini” Mindfulness Course

Led by Paula Huffman BS,RN,ERYT, Mindfulness Instructor, Mindfulness Mentor


Dates: Fridays March 27-April 17

Times: 9:30-11:15am EST

Cost:

General Public $150

Currently enrolled Undergraduate and Graduate Students $100

UNC Affiliate currently employed by the University of Hospital System $140



Event Description

Mindfulness Practices for Stress Relief and Self Care in Uncertain Time

A Virtual “Mini” Mindfulness Course


Life may be full of unknowns right now. It is natural to feel stress, anxiety and worry as we face this time of uncertainty and general disruption in what seems familiar.

In order to have the resiliency to face difficulties and challenges large or small that to some extent, are out of our control, it can be helpful to develop the capacity to find and nurture the positive parts of ourselves and our situations. It is also important to realize that we may need new tools in addition to our trusted coping strategies that have worked for us in the past. Practicing mindfulness can provide us with simple and reliable strategies to enhance life quality both now and in the future.

In this Mindfulness “mini course” we will:

Develop strategies for using Mindfulness Techniques that can be practiced anywhere, anytime.

Cultivate the ability to respond from a calmer baseline to daily life events.

Identify Stress Triggers and habitual reactions to unpleasant situations to develop more skillful responses.

Learn ways to slow the ruminating mind, thereby decreasing catastrophic thinking and its effect on our overall well-being.

Enhance stress resiliency as we develop techniques for intentionally focusing on positive and pleasurable life events.



Mindfulness Practices included in this Workshop:


What is your body telling you? Body Scan Meditation to enhance the Mind Body connection

“The Breathing Space”: Stop the stress reaction before it stops you.

Mindful Breathing for De-escalating the Stress Response

Introduction to Seated Meditation Practices

Loving Kindness and Gratitude Meditations