Glenbard Parent Series continues with 'The Science of Mindfulness' Dec. 11
The Glenbard Parent Series Navigating Healthy Families will present "Inner Calm: The Science of Mindfulness" with Todd Fink at noon Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Community Consolidated School District 93 administration center, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale.
Fink, behavioral health associate for Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, will share techniques to cultivate contemplative concentration to bring greater peace of mind.
What we focus on, think about and repeatedly do can change the structure of our brain, and mindfulness is a way to self-direct our brain development.
Mindfulness involves paying attention in the present moment without judgment. It is about awareness, as opposed to thinking.
This evidenced-based and therapeutic practice has many benefits for physical and emotional well-being, with an abundance of new research showing that people can reduce stress despite outer circumstances.
Attendees will learn about the basics of the mindful brain and have the opportunity to experience simple techniques for mind-body wellness.
Fink will discuss intention, nonjudgment and acceptance - qualities that can be used to connect more deeply with the present moment, ourselves and others to enhance self-awareness, empathy and inner calm.
Continuing professional development units are available.
Fink is a certified mindfulness teacher and addiction counselor, as well as the co-founder of the internationally-acclaimed music group The Giving Tree Band, and creator of the "Kind Mind" podcast.
His music, lectures and scientific articles on health and harmony have inspired millions of people around the world.
He has served as a consultant and mentor for thousands of individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies, universities, governments, and nonprofits.
As a counselor, writer, speaker and lifelong student of meditation, Fink works fervently to help people, organizations and communities enjoy the benefits of balance and create the conditions for inner and outer harmony to bridge cultures and point the way to a brighter future.
Glenbard Parent Series is generously sponsored by the Cebrin Goodman Center, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, DuPage Medical Group, Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Holiday Inn/Carol Stream, Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department and Birth to 5 Community Coalition District 93.
For further information, visit www.glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.