Mindfulness and Stress Resilience For Peers in Crisis Settings

Training Overview:

In this training we will investigate what stress is and how it can negatively affect the body and mind. We will consider how stress can lead to physical illness, anxiety, and even burnout. We will then shift our attention to proven mindfulness skills to alleviate the debilitating aspects of stress. We will look at how altering our perspective can positively affect our ability to cope.

Mindfulness training has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce distress, improve the quality of our emotional fitness, and even alter the structure and function of the brain.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to our moment-to-moment experience with acceptance and curiosity without resisting it or embellishing it. Much of our stress occurs when we let our minds run on autopilot, which can lead to rumination and worry. Through simple practices, mindfulness can improve our emotional resilience and strengthen our capacity to respond skillfully to life’s challenges.

You will learn:

• The short- and long-term effects of stress on the mind and body.
• How the mind can exacerbate distress.
• Research that supports mindfulness as an intervention for chronic stress.
• Skills to move from unconsciously reacting to consciously responding to stress.
• Formal practices such as yoga, meditation, and the body scan that increase resilience.
• Small ways to release stress throughout the day.

According to Peer Reviewed Research, Regular Mindfulness Practice:

• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Improves sleep, focus, and attention.
• Reduces symptoms of chronic illness and pain.
• Increases confidence and self-acceptance.

What’s Included:

• Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Resilience Participant Handbook PDF.
• Links to audio and video practices.

Trainer:

Carol Hendershot, RYT 500
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness

Carol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills.

Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits

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Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.

Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Please note there is absolutely NO driving during the training. If you are driving while attending the training, you will be removed from the training for your own safety. Training guidelines must be read, signed, and returned back to the office before a zoom link is sent to the participant. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.