The study and practice of the law requires high and intense cognitive functioning and performance. One way to to sustain a heavy cognitive demand is to increase efficacy and efficiency by using mindfulness daily. It’s a proven way to help deal with the impact of ongoing cognitive intensity.
During these unprecedented times, we each face a broad set of challenges that span across our professional and personal lives. The complexity and uncertainty of the situation has led to an increase in individual distress and burnout. Therefore, it is crucial at this time to explore knowledge and skillsets that can support each of us to effectively develop and maintain resiliency and wellbeing.
In this session, we will explore the scientific perspective that is driving the current interest and popularity of mindfulness practice in the public sectors of healthcare, education and workplace. This exploration will be grounded in a mixture of 1) didactic presentation (focused on the research & evidence base for mindfulness) and 2) practical hands-on mindfulness based activities that be applied right away to daily life.
This is the fourth a in a yearlong series of sessions focused on learning and experiencing mindfulness. Each session is focused on a specific topic that will inform the science and practices explored that week.
A secure link and password will be emailed to everyone registered 24 hours before the session.