Research has shown that the process of creating art can have many beneficial effects on our well-being. Artmaking can increase our sense of presence, flow, and creativity, enhance sensory pleasure and mindfulness of the present moment, and help manage stress and anxiety. This online series offers step-by-step exercises using painting as a mindful and playful …

Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT Program Neurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others. Neurodiverse variations have played a central role in the development of human society, yet …

This four-session online series offers the opportunity to cultivate compassion and practice mindful self-compassion which are strongly associated with effective leadership, enhanced communication skills, and the enhancement of personal self-care practices. Based on the program developed at Stanford University, the course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques, interactive discussions, and lectures as well as real-world exercises to …

A balanced gut is crucial for our mental, physical, and emotional health. However, poor eating habits, chronic dieting, and our stressful lifestyles can leave our gut unbalanced and unwell. In this webinar, you’ll learn how you can support your gut and improve your overall health. We’ll explore the interaction between the nervous system in the …

We constantly hear about the importance of interpersonal skills, calling on us to be “compassionate, flexible, resilient, communicative,” to name a few. These sound great, but how do we actually put those skills into practice to collaborate and connect more effectively, and what does that look and feel like in our work and in our …

Healthy sleep has been linked to a host of health benefits, including better memory, emotional regulation, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. Yet, getting to sleep and staying asleep can be challenging, especially as we age. This webinar compares normal age-related changes in sleep to the abnormal condition of insomnia. You will learn how …

Every day the news and social media are buzzing with complex and often conflicting messages about nutrition. How can you sort out the key elements of healthy eating among all the mixed messages? What are the evidence-based “whys” behind nutrition recommendations? What does healthy eating really mean in our daily lives? This two-session online class …

Research has shown that the process of creating art can have many beneficial effects on our well-being. Artmaking can increase our sense of presence, flow, and creativity, enhance sensory pleasure and mindfulness of the present moment, and help manage stress and anxiety. This online series offers step-by-step exercises using painting as a mindful and playful …

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of American adults. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to many adverse health effects, including heart attack, kidney disease, and stroke. Because the symptoms of high blood pressure are hard to detect, it is sometimes called the “silent killer.” In this noontime webinar, …

Discover how the simple practice of mindfulness can help transform your lifestyle habits in order to set the stage for a peaceful night’s sleep. In this three-session online class, we will review core aspects of wellness – sound sleep, stress reduction, consistent exercise, and healthy eating – and learn how the establishment of these fundamental …