Carlsbad CA— The City of Carlsbad’s Mindful Living Workshops continue through April 2019. Admission is free. Seating is first come, first served.

The workshop schedule:

Mindful Reflective Leadership

Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Carlsbad City Library Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
Whether you are a leader of a large group or leading your own life, using full presence and reflection can improve your leadership skills. Watch a short film and participate in an activity that helps you uncover how you can be more present in your role as a leader.

Mindful Stress Navigation: Parenting

Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Carlsbad City Library Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
Learn how being fully present for both the joys and challenges of parenting can improve your health and relationship with your children.

Mindful Volunteering

Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Do you feel there is a problem in your community? Find out how paying close attention and volunteering can help lower your stress response and enhance your community connection.

Mindful Eating

Thursday, March 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Georgina Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Enjoy a small bite to eat and learn the science and practice of mindful eating. Learn more about the benefits of full-presence eating such as reducing overeating and coping with chronic eating disorders.

Mindful Stress Navigation: Resiliency Part 2

Saturday, April 6, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Georgina Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Join us for the closing session, learning additional physical activities and games that demonstrate how to turn stress into manageable challenge. Wear clothing you can easily move in.
More Information
Dr. Erik Conklin, M.A., Ed.D., is a Compassion Cultivation Facilitator and a graduate of the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) teacher certification program at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University and the UCLA Training in Mindfulness Facilitation Program. His research was awarded a David and Lucile Packard Foundation Research Fellowship for Children, Families, and Communities for research excellence.
Workshops sponsored by Friends of the Carlsbad Library and in partnerships with Carlsbad Unified School District, North County Lifeline and Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, call 760-602-2038.