If you are interested in exploring the potential of mindfulness for sustaining you in your work as a student and budding clinician, this non-credit 8-week program may be for you.
Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, MBSR has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression and negative affect among health and mental health professionals and increase positive affect and self-compassion.
This course is specially adapted for SSW students and provides an introduction to core MBSR practices in a shortened time-frame, geared to busy Smith students who would like to explore the potential of mindfulness to manage stress, increase well-being and sustain them in their professional pursuits as a clinical social worker.
We introduce you to core MBSR practices, in a shortened time-frame, and within a supportive community of peers. This year's program will take place every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 on campus and will be facilitated by Annemarie Gockel and Martha Reeves.
For more information, contact Annemarie Gockel (agockel@smith.edu).
This class is for current SSW students only.
For more information, visit http://www.smith.edu/ssw/summer_info_stress_reduction.php