Moving Together

Looking for a fresh start? Join in a simple weekly practice–beginning January 2025–to help advance your health and connection. by Aaron Schantz, MA, LLP, CAPS Staff Counselor Moving Together WeeklyBeginning Friday, 1/174:00 – 4:45 p.m.Meet by the BSC fireplaces January is here.  Happy New Year? When the calendar turns to a new year, who doesn’t love …

So, What Exactly is Mindfulness Anyway?

“Mindfulness” or “being mindful” are words that get tossed around a lot these days, but what does it really mean to “practice mindfulness” or to “be mindful”? […] Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, describes mindfulness as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.”

A Time for Mindfulness Meditation

by Dr. Kristen Gray, Licensed Psychologist, Associate Dean for Health and Counseling, Director of CAPS It seems as though mindfulness meditation is mentioned in almost all recommendations for coping with COVID-19. But just exactly what is mindfulness meditation? Is it right for you? Are you willing to give it a try? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, …