Here are just a few of 19 distinct meanings of the word play: active bodily exercise or movement; free action, freedom, opportunity, or room for action; exercise or activity engaged in for enjoyment or recreation; jest, fun, sport; an attempt to achieve or gain; a dramatic or theatrical performance; performance on a musical instrument; the …
Events: 1st April 2025
Learn how to manage stress with useful, everyday techniques. Stress can become a chronic response that impacts who we are in subtle and substantial ways. Managing interpersonal circumstances, school, and other normal life pressures often proves challenging. The good news is that this workshop will teach you how to recognize the neurobiological triggers that sustain …
Active Workshop with Carol Sundermeyer: Spine Health & Posture Join us for an engaging workshop led by Carol Sundermeyer, featuring targeted fitness strategies and exercises to support a flexible spine, strong back, and excellent posture. This session includes both lecture and movement components. What to Bring: A mat, comfortable clothing, and shoes suitable for movement. …
YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invites you to join us for our 40-minute Wisdom Wednesday practice. This therapeutic class is designed to provide you with a tranquil respite in your day. It is a time to pause, ground, center yourself, and tap into the inner wisdom that guides us all in making nurturing choices that help …
Join The Linda Randall Meier Research Workshop in The Medical Humanities for a discussion with Jürgen Pieters, Ph.D. "Please Read Carefully: The Healing Powers of Fiction" Workshop Abstract: In this talk I want read a number of scenes in which the reading of literature is portrayed as a potential source of healing. I want to take …
Yoga with Intention, hosted by YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry, is gentle yoga practice for individuals dealing with breast cancer, whether in treatment, recovery, or post-treatment. Each 60-minute session includes an opening centering, breathing practices, gentle movement, and meditation or guided imagery. Each session ends with a period of stillness, an opportunity to absorb the benefits …
Come explore how spirituality and mental health impact each other. Join a 4-week discussion co-facilitated by ORSL and CAPS. This is an educational and community-building discussion series, not a therapy or treatment group. We will ask for your anonymous feedback about this series as part of your particiation, to find out its value for students …
Having a serious illness can affect your life in many ways. Join one of these workshops to find out what you can do to manage the impact your illness has on your life. At this event, the Stanford Palliative Care team will share ways to live your best life using a holistic, person-centered approach. During …
In-Person Event: The Asian American Lung Cancer Experience – Stories, Care, and Innovation Presented in Partnership with the Stanford Health Library, Asian American Research Center at Stanford (AARCS) and Stanford Asian Pacific Medical Student Association (APAMSA) Date: May 15, 2025 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM, PST Location: Stanford Health Library, 211 Quarry Rd #201, Palo Alto, CA …
Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, will talk about chronic pain and its impact on daily life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges individuals face.