Introduction to Practicing the Pause
Welcome to Practicing the Pause, a self-care community of practice brought to you by the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension Community Educators.
Practicing the Pause is a weekly, 30-minute virtual space to practice a variety of techniques to calm your mind and body, decrease stress, and increase self-awareness and resiliency. We’ll practice holding space while also practicing skills such as deep breathing, guided imagery, gentle stretching, etc.
We will gather every Thursday morning, from 8:30-9:00 AM. You are free to join us when you are able.
Register here: https://forms.gle/KCTXh3swYhJc8Ue37
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Practicing the Pause – Whenever works for you!
We will record the skills and tools for you to use anytime. Spanish interpretation for each video is coming soon.
Extended Breath Video (english)
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Research on mindfulness:
Popular Press Articles & Resources on Mindfulness
Scientific Articles on Mindfulness
- Krasner et al. (2009) Association of an Educational Program in Mindful Communication With Burnout, Empathy, and Attitudes Among Primary Care Physicians
- MacLaughlin et al. (2011) Stress Biomarkers in Medical Students Participating in a Mind Body Medicine Skills Program
- Teper et al. (2013) Inside the Mindful Mind How Mindfulness Enhances Emotion Regulation Through Improvements in Executive Control
- Self-care of Physicians Caring for Patients
For questions, contact Selena Freimark, Health & Well-Being Educator with Extension St. Croix County, at selena.freimark@wisc.edu or 715-531-1947
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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión, un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en empleo y programas, incluyendo los requisitos del Título IX (Title IX) y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).