Free Mindfulness Workshops Online in May
The MSU Extension office has two upcoming workshops for adults that may be helpful in reducing parental stress. Both are FREE to attend and will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
Brief Practices in Mindfulness Online Workshop
Monday, May 8
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day. To establish an understanding of mindfulness. Experience several mindful practices – including mindful breathing, grounding, ways to quiet your mind, brief body scan, mindful walking and forest guided meditation and a seated meditation. We will finish the workshop helping you develop a plan for your own personal practice.
You will be sent a link to join after registration.
Be Kind To Your Mind Online Workshop
Wednesday, May 10
12-1 p.m.
Stress Less With Mindfulness introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.
Stress Less with Mindfulness teaches and encourages the use of mindfulness self-care skills to help one feel better and enjoy life more. The program covers mindful breathing, mindful eating, physical processes in the brain and body and mindful laughter. This lesson will focus on using mindfulness to help you learn to pay mindful attention to your thoughts, learn the importance of self-compassion, how to “de-fuse” harsh thinking and learn the power of acceptance and gratitude to relieve stress.
Stress Less with Mindfulness is a program authored by West Virginia Extension.
You will be sent a link to join after registration.
