This seminar will focus on the importance of self-care and modeling in our personal and professional lives. We will start by exploring the neuroscience, philosophy, and evolutionary history of modeling to understand why it is so important. Afterwards, we will delve deep into the nature and science of thought, and explore some tools (including physical exercises, relaxation techniques, and reflective exercises) that can help you work on letting go of stress in your professional and personal lives. This course will be interactive and experiential. We won’t just talk about letting go of stress, we will experiment with the tools that will help you do so.
Objectives
1. To understand an integrative, whole-person approach to health and well-being.
2. To understand the importance of modeling and self-care in helping professions.
3. To equip participants with tools (e.g. meditation) and knowledge (e.g. neuroscience) to work on letting go of stress.