Current Programs

For Faculty, Staff and their Immediate Family Members

November Programs

Finding, Establishing, and Maintaining Boundaries 

Presented by Mathena Abramson, M.A. (she, her)
Friday, November 21, 12-1 pm via Zoom  Recording Available

This presentation explores the importance of setting boundaries in interpersonal contexts, including the workplace. Participants will gain an understanding of the obstacles to communicating and living in accordance with their own limits, as well as how to use skills to establish boundaries that support both their personal well-being and long-term goals.

Mathena Abramson (she/her) is a doctoral candidate at Boston University in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program working in the BU Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.   

 December Programs

Mindfully Managing Holiday Stress 

Presented by Colleen McGuire, LCSW (she, her)
Wednesday, December 3, 12 – 12:30 pm via Zoom Register Here   

Holidays can be stressful, often disrupting our connection to their true meaning. Mindfulness helps us pause and realign our holiday approach with our core values. In this workshop, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of the season, practice being present amid busyness, and reflect on what matters most. We’ll engage in meditation and set intentions for the coming weeks.

Navigating Change: How to Adapt with Resilience 

Presented by Tom Freeman, Director of Organizational Experiences at Headspace
Thursday, December 11, 12-12:45 pm via Zoom Register Here 

In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll learn how to adapt to change and the mixed emotions that can accompany it, as well as how mindfulness can support you in managing everyday stress and build resilience. 
 
We’ll also explore the Change Curve to better understand our emotions in the midst of change, as well as provide a curated selection of exercises to help guide your journey. Navigating Change: How to Adapt with Resilience 

Tom Freeman is Director of Organizational Experiences at Headspace. With a Master’s in Business Psychology, he joined Headspace in 2012 and has led HR, learning, culture, and research efforts. In 2018, he founded the Organizational Experiences Team to develop mindfulness and mental health training for enterprise clients. A certified coach and experienced speaker on workplace well-being, Tom is based in LA and enjoys drumming and live music. 

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