Program for the 2022 PDI

Viviane Ephraimson-Abt,Monica Keele,Janelle Patrias

Other

Monday, January 10^th 2022

9:00 AM

80 minutes

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In this time of ongoing stress and multiple challenges, graduate students, faculty and staff are asking about ways to support student wellbeing (as well as their own). This session provides an overview of CSU students' mental health data and how it compares nationally. Discover new or updated resources, including digital and online tools, that are available to assist students with their well-being. We will also review grad-specific resources as well as those for staff and faculty. Learn about CSU's Wellbeing Tool Kit, an online resource that faculty and staff can use in academic environments. Learn about SilverCloud, a Cognitive Behavior Therapy tool, new functions of You@ CSU, and Nod an app focused on loneliness. Come with questions and leave with a bigger tool kit for undergrad and graduate students.

Individuals in teaching roles will have develop a greater understanding of the mental health needs of students and how to create the most supportive classroom environments. Faculty and staff will have increased understanding of relevant resources to improve wellbeing for self and others.

Kirsten Slaughter-Rice

Personal/Professional Enrichment

Monday, January 10^th 2022

2:00 PM

80 minutes

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Yoga Nidra is a form of guided deep relaxation done in a relaxed yoga posture that brings about “conscious sleep” through a guided meditation. The class will explore techniques to help participants release stress, settle the body, and encourage better sleep. Take a moment to move, find your breath, and find release. Recommended that participants have a yoga mat or towel and a blanket, towel, or pillow.

Goal: To take a break and practice breathing and meditation techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation Targeted Audience: Everyone is welcome. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.

Mel Lafferty ,Margit Hentschel

Personal/Professional Enrichment

Tuesday, January 11^th 2022

2:00 PM

50 minutes

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Are you having trouble finding balance in your life due to work and life stress? Research on mindfulness practices shows benefits that may offer an increased ability to transform stress, improve mental clarity, and strengthen concentration. This session is designed to explore mindfulness meditation and supportive yoga breath for your daily life. We will begin with an overview of these benefits, offer a brief background on mindfulness and yoga breath practice, and engage participants in "hands-on" practice of these techniques. Audience participation will be invited in a "learning circle" format. A "beginner’s mind – present moment" philosophy is embraced and no previous experience is required. Guided practice sessions will range from 5-15 minutes, followed with time to share experiences and learn from each other. For those interested in continuing a daily mindfulness practice, we’ll offer tools you can take with you. We look forward to sharing this workshop together with you.

The goal of this session is to find balance from within that can be taken into everyday life. Everyone is welcome.

Kirsten Slaughter-Rice

Personal/Professional Enrichment

Wednesday, January 12^th 2022

10:00 AM

80 minutes

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This gentle yoga class will explore yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to help participants let go of stress, tension, and tightness, calm the mind, and settle the body. We will practice basic yoga poses and explore the openness and release that comes from combining breath and movement. Participants will learn techniques they may incorporate into their daily life to decrease stress and cultivate relaxation. Take a moment to move, find your breath, and surrender stress or tension. Recommended that participants have a yoga mat or towel; other props, including a blanket, towel, pillow or blocks are optional.

Goals: To take a break and practice yoga, breathing, and yoga! To practice yoga postures and breathing and meditation techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation To learn poses and techniques that may be practiced throughout the day to reduce stress and cultivate relaxation Targeted Audience: Everyone is welcome. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.