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Tools to Handle Stress
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
This Stress Management course focuses on specific, practical activities to reduce stress. Whatever happens to be causing your stress, these techniques can help you cope.

Workshop ObjectivesBy the end of this workshop, you will know techniques to reduce stress such as:• Being Accountable: We often have choices we can make to reduce the causes and impact of stress.• Engaging in Hobbies: We may be able to prioritize activities that renew us.• Remembering Past Successes: We can focus on how we have survived previous stressful situations.• Taking Breaks: Stepping away from a stressor can help us return to it in a more effective way.

Wellness-Palooza
2025-04-17 12:00 - 15:00
Wellness-Palooza is an event focused on supporting student wellness and creativity. We’ll have a Student-Made pop-up shop, free Meantime Coffee, therapy dogs, and more to create a fun and relaxing space during a hectic time of the semester. We will also have a raffle with a variety of prizes!

Preventing Employee Burnout
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
Burnout is a growing concern for many employers, as it can impact morale, employee retention, work productivity and more. In this session, we describe the signals that leaders can watch for and introduce strategies to help them prevent burnout from impacting the workforce.

Workshop ObjectivesThis training will help you:• Describe factors that increase the likelihood that burnout will become a problem• Identify signals that indicate an employee may be starting to feel burnt out• Create a work environment that makes burnout less likely• Initiate productive conversations with employees who are showing signs of burnout

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2025-04-18 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-04-21 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-04-23 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-04-25 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-04-28 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-04-30 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-05-02 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-05-05 12:30 - 12:45 and 14 more dates
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here.

No registration required.

Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club
2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Student Union #2424
Mindful meditation is a key practice of Bhakti Yoga. Original Yoga practices were made to help one control their thoughts and actions through raising awareness and self-regulation. Yoga from ancient India was originally meant for the mind before it was popularized as a physical activity. The UNC Bhakti Yoga club is working to help students experience these same fulfilling feelings through mindful meditation.

The Bhakti Yoga Club is committed to creating a stress-relieving and welcoming environment. Free vegan treats will be provided to session participants. All are welcome!The main session runs from 7-8 P.M. Participants are welcome to stay (from 8-8:30 P.M.) after the main session, to enjoy some snacks and interact with other particiapnts.You do not need to RSVP to attend! We only use the RSVP headcount as an estimate so we know how much food to bring (+ so we can have extras for everyone).You do not need a yoga mat (this is not physical exercise). You are welcome to stay as long as you like during the sessions. You also do not need to have attended previous sessions to show up to an upcoming one. Feel free to come and see how you feel.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect Group
2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:00
Weekly group to join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that support academic success.

Mindful UNC: Spring Celebration
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
An in-person gathering for the Mindful UNC community and those who are interested. Bring your lunch and join us for a short mindfulness practice and informal conversation to share gratitude for spring, the end of the semester, and discuss ongoing Mindful UNC activities.

Who? For UNC faculty and staff

Where? 304 Wilson Library

A Spring Day of Mindfulness Retreat
2025-05-17 09:30 - 16:00
Rest Restore Rejuvenate while you take a pause from the “Daily Grind”

Led by: Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT, Mindfulness Instructor, Mindfulness MentorDate: May 17, 2025Time: 9:30am to 4pmLocation: New Hope Camp and Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NCCost: General Public: $85Previous 8 Week UNC Course Participants repeating the Retreat and UNC Affiliates currently employed by the University or Healthcare System: $65

For More Information: paulah@email.unc.edu

Connect with Nature on the beautiful grounds of New Hope Camp and Conference Center. Experience this Spring Day of calm and quiet while learning techniques for applying Mindfulness to every aspect of your life.

For those new to the practices, this day of mindfulness will provide you with the opportunity to experience the basics of mindfulness meditation. Experienced meditators may use this day to deepen your practice or re-invigorate a “stagnant” one.

You will be supported and led throughout the day by an experienced facilitator of Mindfulness while being given a time for both solitude and socialization.There will also be time for sharing your experiences with others.

Practices included in our day:

Mindful Communication

Body Scan Practice

Seated Meditation

Mindful Eating

Gentle and Restorative Yoga

Walking Meditation

Caregiver's Support Group
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:30
The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders.

Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register.

Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom
