smartUBC Community Class by Healthy Transitions Consulting
Date:
Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 to Wed, Mar 14th, 2018Time:
6:00 pm
Description:
In Class Program: January 29th to March 19th (Monday evenings) from 6 pm - 8 pm Silent Retreat: March 10th (Saturday) from 10am - 2pm
smartUBC - Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques - is an evidence-based program offered in conjunction with UBCO.
This is an 8-week, 2-hour per week program with one 4-hour silent retreat.
The program involves experiential activities in mindfulness including secular meditation, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and movement. Weekly meetings include presentations and group discussions. Participants also benefit from daily at-home exercises in support of the program.
smartUBC trains participants to:
Manage stress through a greater understanding and control of emotions.
Employ self-care techniques to cultivate personal and professional resilience.
Create effective strategies for relating to challenging situations.
Enhance concentration and executive function (planning, decision-making, and impulse control).
Improve personal overall mental and physical health.
Promote happiness through healthy habits of the mind.
smartUBC involves practices that promote:
Concentration, attention, and mindfulness.
Awareness and understanding of emotions.
Empathy, compassion, and positive interpersonal communication.
Some of the physical benefits of mindfulness are:
Reduction in blood pressure
Reduction and prevention of pain
Weight loss
Increase energy, strength, and vigor
*If you have any questions, any issues, or to pay by phone please call Iwona directly on 250-870-4127.
To learn more about the program join us on January 18, 2018, at 6 pm for StartSmart Event at Okanagan coLab, 1450 St Paul St. #201. To register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/startsmart-event-tickets-37394181002
For more information call 250.870.4127 or email iwona@healthytransitions.net
Venue:
Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
Address:770 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna
Cost:
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