Mindful Connections for First Responders

1407 Mount Royal Boulevard,Glenshaw PA 15116

27 September, 2021

Description

WE INVITE YOU TO DISPELL THE MYTHS OF MEDITATION AND TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE YOUR WELL-BEING First Responders Mindfulness Training "Working in law enforcement can be life-threatening, and not just because of violent encounters. Researchers have linked policing careers to high rates of depression, PTSD, and substance abuse, along with physical ailments like sleeplessness, diabetes, and sudden cardiac death." This course is designed to teach you skills and practices that can help you reduce stress, secondary trauma and increase your sense of wellbeing and joy. Benefits Can You Expect Include: Physical, Mental & Emotional ResilienceIncreased Attention, Focus & AlertnessHealthier Cardiovascular SystemCoping Skills Designed for Career StressImproved SleepIncreased Capacity to Show Up Amidst ChaosThe classes will meet for an hour and a half for 9 weeks from Monday 9/27 through 11/22 and will include a half-day of practice to be scheduled at everyone's convenience. This program is a pilot which being partially funded through the generosity of the Staunton Farm Foundation. As such, we are asking for a donation to cover the costs not covered by the grant. The Village Center for Holistic Therapy will provide licensed, trauma informed, therapists to conduct 3 individual sessions with each participant. The purpose of the sessions will be to provide a safe and confidential space to explore the integration of skills learned from the curriculum into work and personal life. Awaken Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes personal and community well-being through mindfulness programs and compassionate actions.