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Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress

August 27, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Free

Do You….
• Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop?
• Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future?
• Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear?
• Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce stress and foster positive attitudes?
• Each week will highlight a new strategy.

Presentation & Discussion with Theresa Drum & Mindy Scirri Ph.D. !

Theresa Drum has over 25 years of experience supporting and educating families who have children with special needs.  Her first hand experiences as a parent and caregiver bring a valuable perspective and insight to the importance of mindfulness and stress reduction.
Mindy Scirri, Ph.D., is a Learning (Dis)abilities Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the direct service of K-12 and college students with and without special needs.  Dr. Scirri also has over 10 years of experience in teacher preparation and has presented to administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents at local, state, national, and international venues.  She currently collaborates with Mount Saint Mary College’s Center on Aging and Disability Policy and the Parent Network of WNY to bring Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting
Register here:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkfu6prjkuGdJdHt6PGn3yj0djsW3y-EdF
Last minute registration welcome.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Details

Date:
August 27, 2020
Time:
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
Free
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