Mindfulness Session Materials

Stress Less with Mindfulness: Session 1 Begin with the Breath

SESSION 1:  Begin with the Breath (September 18th, 2020)

Learn about the benefits of mindfulness
Pinpoint behaviors which can make you vulnerable or resilient to stress
Experience mindful movements as a way to relax
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Session 1 Handouts

Stress Less with Mindfulness: Session 2 Mindful Eating

SESSION 2: Mindful Eating (September 25th, 2020)

Learn benefits of eating with mindful awareness
Create a personal hunger/fullness scale as a guide for sensing when and how much to eat
Experience paying mindful attention to eating
Session 2 Presentation: SLM 2 Mindful Eating

Session 2 Handouts

Stress Less with Mindfulness: Session 3: Mindful Walking/Thought-Surfing

SESSION 3: Mindful Walking/Thought-Surfing (October 9th, 2020)
  • Practice mindful walking
  • Identify how letting go of control can improve mental and physical happiness
  • Learn thought-surfing to gain perspective on negative thoughts, sensations, worries and urges

Session 3 Handout Packet

Session 3 Presentation

Stress Less with Mindfulness: Session 4: Be Kind to Your Mind

SESSION 4: Be Kind to Your Mind (October 16th, 2020)

  • Learn the importance of self-compassion for your thinking
  • Learn how to “de-fuse” harsh thinking
  • Practice mindful attention to your thoughts
  • Learn the power of acceptance and gratitude to relieve stress

Session 4 Handout

Session 4 Presentation

Stress Less with Mindfulness: Session 5: Laughter Is Good Medicine

SESSION 5: Laughter Is Good Medicine (October 23rd, 2020)
  • Learn physical, mental and social benefits of laughter
  • Experience laughing for the health of it
  • Learn ways to include laughter in your life

Session 5 Presentation

Session 5 Handout

Stress Less with Mindfulness: BONUS: Three Minute Mindfulness

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