The Summer Series to Build Resilience Skill
August 4, 2020
The Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness Program's Summer Series for Building Resilience continues. Please join us for our virtual programming:
Mindful Moment (15 min): Short experiential sessions introducing mindfulness or positive psychology tools to help with stress.
Tuesdays 8:45-9:00am
Join Zoom Meeting https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/94760968682?pwd=WTJEcFFnelBGaVh1ak9kaVlzbjJmdz09
Meeting ID: 947 6096 8682
Wellness Break (45 min): These are weekly discussions and simple experiential practice sessions. Discussions help make sense of current wellness topics and provide practical ideas for self-care. Experiential practices support focus, restored energy and wellbeing.
Monday 12:15-1:00pm
August 3: “Recovering from Stress: Optimizing Digestive Health”
August 10: “How Do I Know What Foods Are Best for my Body? Understanding Methods for Evaluating Dietary Triggers of Inflammation”
August 17: “Daily Practice to Cultivate Resilience”
August 24: “Recovering from Stress: How to Regulate Cortisol Levels Naturally”
August 31: “Mindful Movement for Mental Health"
Join Zoom Meeting https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/96339947244?pwd=UmZ2Qkw2RWdQQTBVaGlTeFdSYmxVZz09
Meeting ID: 963 3994 7244
For more information about all of our events, contact us at psychwellness@umn.edu or call 612-273-9827.
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