Mindfulness is a practice or set of practices that develop the capacity for a calm, focused mind that is open, responsive and sensitive for optimal teaching, advising, management, and learning. Based on neuroscientific research, mindfulness has been proven to help participants reduce stress and revitalize their professional and personal lives by promoting awareness, presence, compassion, concentration, and focus.
Mindful practitioners often report
- Feeling more positive
- Reduced emotional reactivity
- Cultivation of compassion for oneself and others
- Minimized drama in everyday life
- Lowered stress levels, even in hectic times
- Appreciation for the small things in life
- Greater connection to your values and goals
Please note: This list of resources is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement or an approval of the content or providing organization by UCS, HPW, or other UWM departments. Please contact the external site for answers to questions regarding specific content.
For Students:
COVID-19 Mindfulness for Staying at Home and After
Center for Healthyminds COVID-19 Well-Being Toolkit and Resources
https://centerhealthyminds.org/well-being-toolkit-covid19
University of Wisconsin-Madison
A Care Package for Uncertain Times
The On Being Project
https://onbeing.org/starting-points/a-care-package-for-uncertain-times/
Pandemic Care Resources
Tara Brach, Ph.D.
https://www.tarabrach.com/pandemic/
Weekly Meditation Circle (Online, Wednesday from 8:30-9:15am ET)
Garrison Institute
https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/programs-retreats/community-programs/
List of more free mindfulness resources
Mindful -healthy mind, healthy life
Mental Health Summit Online Course
Mental Health Summit Group
https://mentalhealthsummitgroup.com/
https://soundcloud.com/sharonsalzberg/lovingkindness-meditation
For Faculty/Staff:
COVID-19 Mindfulness for Staying at Home and After
COVID-19 QUESTion Project: Supporting the Social Emotional Well Being of Students, in these critical times
Open Future Institute: https://openfutureinstitute.org/
https://openfutureinstitute.org/covid-19-question-project/
Center for Healthyminds COVID-19 Well-Being Toolkit and Resources
https://centerhealthyminds.org/well-being-toolkit-covid19
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Self Care for Educators and Students
Breathe for Change
https://www.breathe4change.com/?utm_source=Pardot&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Mindfulness
A Care Package for Uncertain Times
The On Being Project
https://onbeing.org/starting-points/a-care-package-for-uncertain-times/
Pandemic Care Resources
Tara Brach, Ph.D.
https://www.tarabrach.com/pandemic/
Weekly Meditation Circle (Online, Wednesday from 8:30-9:15am ET)
Garrison Institute
https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/programs-retreats/community-programs/
List of more free mindfulness resources
Mindful -healthy mind, healthy life
Mental Health Summit Online Course
Mental Health Summit Group
https://mentalhealthsummitgroup.com/
https://soundcloud.com/sharonsalzberg/lovingkindness-meditation