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Teaching with AI Conference

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be presenting at Teaching and Learning with AI in Orlando, Florida on May 29 with my colleague Dr. Sean Nufer with The Community Solutions.  This 3rd annual conference is hosted by the Faculty Center for Teaching and LearningDivision of Digital Learning, and the UCF Libraries at the University of Central Florida.

Join me and other Higher Ed professionals from around the country and world as we explore practical and effective uses of AI technology in the classroom to impact both teaching and learning.

You can still register to attend this May. https://digitallearning.ucf.edu/teachwithai/registration/

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of education. See you in May!

#TeachWithAI #HigherEd #DigitalLearning #EduConference #AIEducation 

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Mindful Moments Live! Fall schedule

Saybrook University is proud to announce the return of the Mindfulness Moments starting Monday September 9. I will be leading the opening session with a guided meditation on Transitions to Autumn. Join virtually on Mondays at 9:15 AM PST/12:15 PM EST for 15 minutes of meditation and reflection. We are also offering monthly 1-hour mind-body skills workshops. Join Zoom Meeting

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96555778825?pwd=ZUl2Ykd2eE9pbm9XdU1IOTRjSDMrQT09

See herehttps://www.saybrook.edu/mindfulness-moments/ for full details!

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Mindful Moments Summer Shorts

In keeping with the slower pace of summer, the Mind-Body Medicine faculty invites you to nurture yourself and relax with short mind-body practices released each week during the summer. You can subscribe to the channel for announcements.  Access the shorts on the Saybrook Self-Care YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPctVN1XIkyRE_W_bxvyWQ 

Mindfulness Moments live offerings are taken a summer break.  Keep an eye out for live Mindfulness Moments offerings and mind-body practices workshops that will return on September 9th, 2024. These offerings are open to all, and no registration is required.

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Acupressure for Self-Care with Ruthann Russo

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Mindfulness Moments at Saybrook University

Acupressure: A Physical and Energy Medicine Self-Care Solution February 12, 9am to 10am PT. Dr. Ruthann Russo

This workshop is an hour workshop from our Mindfulness Moments program.  It will also be recorded and posted on the Saybrook Self-Care YouTube channel.  Dr. Russo is an adjunct faculty member and also an MBM graduate. We highly recommend it! Spread the word–it is open to all.

  • In this workshop, we will review the theory and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it is applied in acupuncture and acupressure practices. We discuss mechanisms of action, how acupressure taps into the wisdom of the body, and practice 3 different ways to provide self-acupressure.
  • In the experiential part of the workshop, you will learn and practice acupressure for improved sleep, stress management, anxiety, and improved focus. We will close with an ear acupressure practice and a discussion of how to use acupuncture and acupressure to enhance a sense of community.

No advance registration required

Join by Zoom

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96555778825?pwd=ZUl2Ykd2eE9pbm9XdU1IOTRjSDMrQT09

For video recordings of these sessions, see Saybrook’s Self-Care YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPctVN1XIkyRE_W_bxvyWQ

From January 22 thru April 15, join Mindfulness Moments Live every Monday at 9:15am Pacific Time

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96555778825?pwd=ZUl2Ykd2eE9pbm9XdU1IOTRjSDMrQT09

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Heart Rate Variability & Parkinsons

My Saybrook University Mindfulness Moments program hosted a workshop by Dr. Donald Moss on Heart Rate Variability last year. The video is available on Saybrook’s Self Care channel at https://youtu.be/0fU55q0Z5OE?si=pR3fWXf5uocvTHK7

Dr. Moss offers additional comments on the applications for person’s with Parkinson’s. His article and other useful materials can be accessed at https://drdonaldmoss.wordpress.com/

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Mindfulness Moments Sessions

Join us on at 9:15am PT/12:15pm ET Monday, November 13 for #Saybrook‘s #MindfulnessMoments when I will lead a meditation on world peace and invite us to send kindness and compassion to ourselves and all beings across the planet. This brief guided meditation (15 min) is open to all and made possible as a gift by #Saybrook University.

Zoom Link: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96555778825?pwd=ZUl2Ykd2eE9pbm9XdU1IOTRjSDMrQT09

Meeting ID: 965 5577 8825 

Password: 182085

To access previous Mindfulness Moment recordings, please visit the Saybrook website at https://www.saybrook.edu/mindfulness-moments/

 or the Saybrook Self-Care YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPctVN1XIkyRE_W_bxvyWQ

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Heart Rate Variability Webinar

#Heartratevariability (HRV) training is based on significant medical research and can promote better health in all conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Donald Moss explains applications of HRV #biofeedback and how individuals can use HRV enhancing practices for #wellness and #longevity. This webinar was from #Saybrook University’s #Mindfulness series.

https://lnkd.in/ezZVTbXC

For upcoming Saybrook Mindfulness Moments workshops in May, see https://lnkd.in/en6v-xX

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Presenting on Mindfulness and Integrative Mental Health, May 19, 2023

I am proud to be alongside esteemed leaders in our field when I present on Mindfulness Meditation and Mindful Living with Dr. Donald Moss at Saybrook University’s upcoming President’s Symposium on Integrative Mental Health, a virtual event on May 19, 2023. There are CE credits being offered too! Registration is at https://lnkd.in/dAhDR7bu

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Mindfulness Moments

Join us at #Saybrook on Friday, March 24 at 9:15am PT/12:15pm ET for a special #Mindfulness Moment (15 min) with Dr. Maryam N. Tafreshi and #MindBodyMedicine faculty. Dr. Tafreshi will lead us through #Faradarmani: A Persian/ Iranian Meditation + Visualization to honor #Nowruz and the beginning of spring. All are welcome!

We proudly offer these complementary guided meditations each Monday and Friday at 9:15am PT. Join by zoom

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/96555778825…

Yesterday I was clever,

so I wanted to change the world.

Today I am wise,

so I am changing myself.

– Rumi

For more info see https://www.saybrook.edu/mindfulness-moments/

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