Higher Education CoP April 2020: Using Mindfulness for Finding Purpose and Meaning at Work

Abstract:

With so many demands on our time, we can fall in the trap of being lost in constant worry, planning and striving. Ironically, these attempts at being more in control can backfire, leaving us more stressed and impatient. The skill of mindfulness is about developing non-judgmental, present moment awareness. In this talk we will explore the benefits of this practice and learn some mindfulness strategies.

Learning objectives:

• The participants will be able to articulate what mindfulness is and how it can be helpful.
• The participants will be learn and practice some mindfulness exercises.
• The participants will be prepared to begin to integrate mindfulness practices at work and home.

About the Speaker:

Holly B. Rogers, M.D. is one of the developers of the Koru Mindfulness^® program and a co-founder of the Center for Koru Mindfulness^®. She is a psychiatrist at Counseling and Psychological Services, the student counseling center at Duke University where she has worked for years to help students incorporate the practice of mindfulness into their lives in a meaningful way. Holly’s own mindfulness practice began almost 20 years ago and since then she has integrated the principles and practice of mindfulness into her clinical work with students. Holly is the co-author of Mindfulness for the Next Generation: Helping Emerging Adults Manage Stress and Lead Healthier Lives. Her newest book, The Mindful Twenty-Something, is a handbook for young adults who wish to learn about mindfulness and meditation.

This is a joint event between NCPMI Higher Education Community of Practice (HECoP) and Duke Project Management CoP

Event Details: On-line ONLY 

WebEx:  https://bit.ly/2WF58yA

Register at https://bit.ly/2WF58yA.  Once approved by the host, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session.  Please join the session shortly before 3:00 pm. 

Seminar: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Mindfulness Activity: During Session