8/4/2020
Helping People by Being Present This research evaluated whether mindfulness practices can increase helping (prosocial) behaviors in the workplace. The investigators did a series of studies in the US and…
Summer Reading and Book Discussion
6/25/2020
August 12 3:30-5:00pm (EDT) Free and open to the public Registration required The UVa Contemplative Sciences Center and the Center for Teaching Excellence will be hosting a discussion of the book,…
Mindfulness for Health System Employees Classes Expanded
5/14/2020
To meet the demand after the first class filled very quickly, a second Fostering Resilience in the Time of COVID-19 class is being offered in June. It will be held…
Daily 15 Minute Online Mindful Pause
5/14/2020
The Mindfulness Center is hosting a virtual Mindful Pause for 15 minutes every day at 4 pm. These sessions are offered live via Zoom and are led by a Mindfulness…
New Daily 15 Minute Online Mindful Pause
4/8/2020
In response to the increased stress many of us are feeling as a result of COVID-19, the Mindfulness Center will host a virtual Mindful Pause for 15 minutes every day…
Contemplative Sciences Center Virtual Meditation on the Lawn
4/7/2020
Contemplative Sciences Center Virtual Meditation on the Lawn During this difficult time of quarantine when UVA students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni cannot gather on Grounds, let the Contemplative Sciences…
Jon Kabat-Zinn Video Available
3/26/2020
On March 25, Jon Kabat-Zinn held a live online event entitled “Not Losing Our Minds and Hearts When We Most Need Them. Mindfulness, Healing and Wisdom in a Time of…
3/26/2020
Rick Hanson was scheduled to come to Charlottesville on May 12 and 13. His visit has been cancelled. Hopefully this will be able to be rescheduled for later in the…
2/26/2020
Save the Dates May 12 and 13 Noted author, psychologist and meditation teacher Rick Hanson will be visiting the University of Virginia on May 12 and 13. He will be…
2/25/2020
Mindfulness training improves post-operative pain and function in patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery. Individuals with underlying psychological distress are at greater risk of increased pain and decreased function after…