Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Science of Resilience





The Science of Resilience, 3 Part Skill Building Series
This three-day workshop series will include interactive and dynamic lectures on: the anatomy of attention, the science of compassion, dealing with uncertainty, and meditation and exercise as medicine. Our goal is to restore confidence in one's ability to maintain mental clarity and equilibrium despite emotional or physical stress. Feel free to come to one or all sessions (for maximum benefit, all three are recommended)!

All workshops are in 202 Lehman Auditorium, Altschul Hall
Thursday 3/24 : 7:30-8:40 PM, there will be Insomnia Cookies!
Friday 3/25 : 6:30-7:40 PM
Saturday 3/26 : 1-2:30 PM + mirror meditation workshop with Professor Tara Well + RAFFLE PRIZES!

Raffle prizes include: 1) Online session with Dr. Bobby herself, on meditation, eating, sleep or other stress related issues of interest; 2) stress management items from Dr. Bobby; 3) a Kaplan course of your choosing; and 4) fun items from the Barnard Store!!

More about the Kaplan course: valued at $2300, this MCAT course can can be either In PersonLive Online, or Self PacedPlus courses are not eligible. The MCAT course expires in ONE YEAR so you must at least claim the course by then (meaning you must at least enroll even if the class schedule you choose isn't starting right away).  If you win, you will decide which course schedule/location you want, so there is a lot of flexibility. The silent auction will take place towards the end of Saturday's workshop. (Note: only checks are accepted for this prize!)