This guided meditation uses the in-breath as a reminder to include ourselves in the circle of our compassion. It can be practiced as a formal meditation or in daily life, especially in the midst of challenging relationships. Another name for this meditation is, “In for me, out for you,” and it is one of three …
Brief breathwork exercises such as cyclic sighing and self-hypnosis stress management exercises will be demonstrated. The capacity to rapidly regulate somatic response to stressors by inducing self-soothing physical responses — ‘rest and digest’ rather than ‘fight or flee’— will be explored. A cognitive mindset of focusing on what you are for rather than fighting what …
When you're not working, do you feel “lazy?” Do you remember when the “break” in Winter Break or Summer Break meant something? Did you know that there is more than one type of rest and ironically, not all of them leave you feeling rested? Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the integrative nature …
This discussion group offers parents and caregivers of infants and children (up to 10 years of age) an opportunity to connect and share their experiences balancing work lives with the needs of their child(ren). Participants are asked to attend all four meetings (10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16), and group size is limited to 20. Register …
Come bob for pumpkins at the Avery Rec Pool! Take a gourd home for your Halloween festivities. Dippin' Dots will be available; bring a swimsuit to participate! There will be special youth and family hours at the pool!
Come bob for pumpkins at the Avery Rec Pool! Take a gourd home for your Halloween festivities. Dippin' Dots will be available; bring a swimsuit to participate! There will be special youth and family hours at the pool!
This informative, inspiring workshop introduces a revolutionary way of thinking and speaking that is spreading around the world, bringing peace and connection to relationships everywhere. In this workshop Thom will guide us through a process of learning, understanding, and slowing down to ultimately experience the beauty and practical application of needs awareness. This workshop …
AHPP 2023-24 Colloquium series, “Technology, Trust, and Healthy Aging” Patient trust is an important driver of the demand for healthcare. But it may also impact supply: doctors who realize that patients may not trust them may adjust their behavior in response. We assemble a large dataset that assesses clinical performance using standardized-patients (akin to audit …
Charis Meditation is a two part meditation process that is meant to serve as the foundation of one's spiritual life, especially for those without a specific religious or spiritual affiliation. Charis (care-iss) is the Greek for 'grace,' and refers here to the receptive openness of the technique in which grace is emphasized over effort. This …
By drawing on the insights that have come from living my adult life in a Zen Buddhist community, Schroeder will be addressing the value of intimate relationships in discovering how we can live in harmony together on this precious Earth. She will draw on teachings from the Buddhist tradition for the cultivation of intimate relationships …