Headspace Webinar: Build Closer Relationships Through Mindful Communication

Headspace Live Webinar  The Art of Connection: Build Closer Relationships Through Mindful Communication Live Workshop – Two sessions offered – a recording will be sent to registrants as well February 15, 12:00 pm EST Register Here February 15, 8:00 pm EST Register Here From our families and partners to our friends and colleagues, our connections with others […]

BUA presentation “Navigating AI: Responsible Tech Use for Teens”

BUA Parent Education Series The Boston University Academy Parent Education Series offers parenting-specific virtual workshops from a variety of experts in their fields. This  presentation is open to the public, including the Boston University community and the Greater Boston Area community.  “Navigating AI: Responsible Tech Use for Teens” with Dr. Jill Walsh Tuesday, February 27, […]

February Black-Centered Wellness Events

Sharing out February Black-Centered Wellness Events with Pure Spark See the list of online and in person events including Yoga, Meditation, Support Groups, Reproductive Health Presentations, African Dance Workout and fitness opportunities. Most events are free, some with a fee.  PureSpark uses social media and their website to provide resources and daily coping mechanisms that […]

Support Behavior Change with these Tips

Consider these tips to support behavior changes you may be working on this January. “Below the surface of awareness, through a process called neuroception, our brain and nervous system are constantly scanning for cues of threat/danger or for cues of safety. When there are more cues of threat, our Automatic Nervous System (ANS) goes into protection […]

New Year Meditations

There are lots of app or website challenges to motivate and engage you in change at the start of the year. The intention is to support behavioral change over a two to three week period with regular practices. Here is a meditation “Imperfect Challenge” from the app Ten Percent Happier. While much of the app […]

How Self-Compassion Can Help Us Through the Holidays

How Self-Compassion Can Help Us Through the Holidays By Jeremy Mohler| December 15, 2023 If you’re spending the holidays with family this year, Jeremy Mohler has some advice for staying present when old wounds pop up.        Read the article at Lion’s Roar Photo by Christiann Koepke.

Free Mental Health Webinars in January

Free online McLean Mental Health Webinars with new live programs offered monthly and access to recorded webinars. January programs Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers Effectively Addressing Teen Anxiety and ADHD The Link Between Social Media & Mental Health Understanding Trauma and Trauma-Related Disorders Shining a Light on OCD

December Headspace Offerings – Registration Links

Headspace Programming in December  An Introduction to Approaching Change and Everyday Anxiety with Mindfulness– a Headspace webinar  Thursday December 14, 1:00 to 1:45 pm, presented by Ban Ishii, Engagement Manager with Headspace, Register Here In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll discuss specific ways meditation and mindfulness training can help you better handle change, and the anxious feelings […]