The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing enriches health and well-being by providing high-quality interdisciplinary education, conducting rigorous research, and delivering innovative programs that advance integrative health and healing.
The Spoonriver Cookbook Book Launch Event with Senior Fellow & Chef Brenda Langton
The Spoonriver Cookbook is a tribute to two landmark institutions, Spoonriver and Mill City Farmers Market, as well as a presentation of the vision and philosophy behind Spoonriver's delicious creations and their remarkable chef. With longtime friend and coauthor Margaret Stuart, Brenda has compiled a flavorful variety of Spoonriver's offerings from quick-cooking one-pot dishes to simple and scrumptious vegetable sides, legume recipes and whole-grain preparations. Connecting the table back to the market and ultimately to the land itself, the Spoonriver Cookbook provides unique recipes and fascinating short stories and profiles from the market's farmers and vendors.
The Science of Positivity - September 28 In this talk, internationally-acclaimed researcher Barbara Fredrickson PhD will share evidence for the many effects of positive emotions, both in the moment and over time. These effects trigger upward spirals toward a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life.
Wired for Connection: Exploring the Relationship between Vulnerability, Worthiness, Health and Well-being - November 14 In this workshop, Brene Brown PhD, LMSW will explore the concepts of shame, empathy, and vulnerability, and the role these emotions play in perfectionism, addiction, and isolation. Clinicians will learn specific tools and strategies for helping clients understand shame and develop shame resilience. Experiential and didactic learning will focus on how we can use individual and group modalities to help clients find the courage to talk about their fears of being unworthy, unlovable, and "not good enough" so they can move through shame in order to live more compassionate and connected lives.
To register for these events visit www.tickets.umn.edu and click the Center's logo.To explore upcoming Wellbeing Series events and a variety of resources, visit the Wellbeing Series page.
The New Purpose Project Workshops in November - Working, Living, Healing
Discovering our purpose in life means asking and answering the essential question, “What makes me want to get out of bed in the morning?” Why is our answer important? Because purpose dramatically affects health, healing and happiness! The Center offers workshops on applying purpose to healing, working, and living. For more information on these upcoming purpose project dates, click here. To register, please visit www.tickets.umn.edu
Healing on Purpose with Ruth Bachman
Thursday, July 20
Thursday, October 18
Working on Purpose
Thursday, August 9
Thursday, September 13
Living on Purpose: Creating a LifeMap Workshops
Friday, September 14
The Center is proud to name Aimee Prasek the winner of a $10,000 fellowship through Dalai Lama Fellows. A PhD graduate student at the School of Nursing focusing her research on Tibetan Medicine and yoga, Prasek was chosen through a rigorous selection process after an open call for applications. Her project aims to “bridge and connect the mind, body, spirit in a way that reaches my generation.” Prasek selected Dr. Miriam Cameron, lead faculty of the Tibetan Healing Initiative, as her project mentor. Her project will address the prevalence of violence in University students, including sexual violence, hazing and physical assault, a pivotal step toward fostering non-violence within this population of emerging leaders while leading to the creation of a more peaceful planet. Read more.
Wellscapes iApp for iPhone and iPad - available NOW!Now you can tap into the healing power of nature by taking 5 minutes to immerse yourself in natural splendor. The Wellscapes app offers you the opportunity to watch stunning nature videos in silence or with any combination of music, nature sounds and gentle guiding. Five unique videos available now, including the first video FREE! Download, review and rate it today, here in iTunes.
