Virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin Oct. 5

Mindful Steps is a free 6-week series designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness, and improved relaxation response. Participants can attend six one-hour sessions (consecutively or individually) that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living.

The series will feature a team of expert instructors with decades of combined mindfulness experience, including neuroscientist Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, clinical therapist Laurel Faulkenberry, and yoga teacher Heidi Sherwin.

All sessions will take place virtually every Thursday at noon Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 with the series objectives as follows:

• Introduce a toolbox of mindfulness techniques
• Educate about stress resilience
• Develop mind/body connection skills
• Reconnect to the joy and meaning in the healthcare professions
• Improve personal and professional quality of life

Employees of WVU Medicine and WVU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the series free of charge.

Click here to register.