Exploring Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction with Survivors of Gun Violence
We are in the planning stages of in-person, small group,
Mindfulness classes
We plan to also continue our virtual, online, classes
~Stay Tuned~
Objectives
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Articulate the key aspects of mindfulness as it relates to
stress reduction, coping with pain and illness and enhancing
well-being
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Practice and apply mindfulness techniques in both personal and
professional settings as a means of contending more effectively
with the demands of both settings
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Integrate mindfulness into social interaction with patients,
colleagues, supervisors, family and friends to facilitate more
effective and mindful communication
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Articulate the potential benefits of mindfulness-based stress
reduction (and mindfulness in general) to educate friends and
families about the benefits of such programs in their own lives
- Implement brief mindfulness practices with friends and family members as a means of contending with acute pain, anxiety and distress
Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The emphasis of the program is on enhancing emotional resources and personal capacities
A Recent Interview with Sandy & Lonnie on
Mindfulness:
Here is a report on our Mindfulness Journey with
UCSD.
The 8-week course involves sessions of approximately 2½ hours each.
Read an
article here, about how Mindfulness has
benefitted survivors of gun violence. There is also a companion
article, based on an interview with
Sandy Phillips.