Prof. Skills and Mindfulness Training

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Mindfulness and Helping Professions

2 hours

Extensive research in the fields of psychology, medicine, and counseling have explored the use and benefits of mindfulness-based practice in general. This module explores intersections of mindfulness and helping professions to benefit faculty and students in related Maricopa fields.

Trauma-informed Mindfulness

2.5 hours

By understanding trauma and its effects, we can help more students to be more successful academically and personally. Mindfulness is widely recognized for its mental health benefits, but for individuals that have experienced trauma, it has the potential to cause harm. In this module, we will describe types of trauma and explore trauma-informed mindfulness, which is a practice that is adapted to the unique needs of trauma survivors.

Cultural Compassion, Loving Kindness, and Mindfulness

1.0 hour

In this keynote session at MCC, Dr. Michael Yellow Bird correlates the evolutionary process of the brain to build walls and territories by difference to developing a cultural of compassion with loving kindness and mindfulness.

Mindful at Work

1.0 hour

In this featured speaker session at MCC, Zina Mercil offers guided practice for employees to bring self-care mindfully into the present moment. The session highlights daily life challenges to mindfulness, training for well-being, and mindfulness and self-care habits.


Training Source: Faculty-developed content