“Learning how to meditate and be more mindful was one of the best things I’ve done as a student here. I’ve struggled with anxiety for many years and became really overwhelmed by everything by my sophomore year. My grades started to fall as I slept less and tried to take on more and more. I’m so thankful for the skills I learned in this class. It’s not only made me a better student but it’s also made me a happier person!”
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Calming U
- Calming U with Laura: February 8, 15, 22, and 29th from 9-10:15 AM via Zoom
- Calming U with Whitney: February 12, 19, 26 and March 4th from 7-8:15 PM in the Douglass Community Room (Room 407)
- Calming U with Debra: March 22, 29, April 5, and 12th from 10:30 – 11:45 AM via Zoom
- Calming U with Rebecca: March 28, April 4, 11, and 18th from 3-4:15 PM in Genesee 325
OUTBreath
- OUTBreath with Kyle: April 4, 11, 18, and 25th from 8-9:15 PM via Zoom
Meditative Guide for Us
- Meditative Guide for Us: First session held on February 28th & last held on March 6th from 5-7 PM in Douglass Community Room (Room 407)
Perform Present with Peak Flow
- Perform Present with Peak Flow: March 23, March 30 and April 6th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Hale room in the Goergen Athletic Center.
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Trauma-Informed Statement
The team of University of Rochester Mindful University Project teachers are committed to the expectation that all individuals in our courses who seek our services should be met with a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. Our teachers are knowledgeable about the impact of trauma, recognize how trauma can manifest in the body and mind, incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices into their teaching, and actively seek to prevent re-traumatization.
However, we acknowledge that mindfulness practices are not a cure-all to emotional distress and/or trauma. Those who are living with trauma and engage in mindfulness practices, particularly sustained attention to their internal experience, may experience heightened emotions of traumatic stress and/or potential re-traumatization. If at any point you notice signs of distress or are triggered, our teachers are available to meet with you privately to help better support you in your mindfulness practice and connect you to any on-campus therapeutic resources you may need.
In addition to your instructor, I strongly encourage you to contact the many other support services on campus that stand ready to assist you.
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Here’s what people are saying about their experience learning to meditate.
“As a graduate student, most of my time is spent in the lab. As I focused more and more on my research, I struggled with a mind that never stopped racing. Because of this class, I am better able to manage my day-to-day stresses. My thoughts may still be bouncing all over the place at times, but I’m not as stressed out about it anymore.”