1/29/2020
Jordy Yager of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center will present “Examining Equity Through History,” an examination of the racialized historic landscape of the Charlottesville area. Mr. Yager and…
1/29/2020
Changes in Mindfulness and Post traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Veterans Enrolled in Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction Researchers from the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System and the University of Washington…
Tong-len Workshop with Pamela Gayle White
12/16/2019
Saturday, January 25, 9am-12pm McLeod 2010 The UVa Compassionate Care Initiative is offering this free workshop which is open to people of all spiritual paths and suited to beginners and…
12/16/2019
In this study, the effects of one day empathy and compassion trainings among a group of 25 volunteers were compared. A similar size control group received only memory training. The…
Psychological Mechanisms Driving Stress Resilience in Mindfulness Training
11/19/2019
Many mindfulness-based interventions include two principal components, both monitoring present moment experience and cultivating an attitude of acceptance and equanimity. In this study, the investigators evaluated the effects of a…
Another Mindfulness for Health System Employees Course Has Finished
11/19/2019
The fourth Mindfulness for Health System Employees course finished last week. These eight-week classes are supported by the UVa Be Wise program. They are open to anyone who works in…
10/28/2019
Medical Center Hour: The Moore Lecture of the School of Medicine Co-presented by the Center for Health Humanities and Ethics, Center for Contemplative Sciences, Compassionate Care Initiative, Center for Appreciative…
10/28/2019
Mindfulness Fosters Professional Quality of Life and Mindful Attention among Emergency Medical Technicians Healthcare workers often are exposed to psychologically intense and physically exhausting stimuli during their work that can…
The Future of Human Flourishing: Re-envisioning Higher Education as a Catalyst
9/27/2019
Aneel China, PhD Wed., Oct 9 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Rotunda Multipurpose Room What is the future of human flourishing? In a world where cultural rhythms are accelerating, technology is…
Worldwide Use of The Pause Documented
9/27/2019
In 2009, UVa nurse Jonathon Bartels first led The Pause in the emergency department. Following an attempted resuscitation when a patient did not survive, Jonathan asked the team to pause…