VANCOUVER, Wash. – Health care professionals are invited to attend a Mindfulness Retreat to reduce stress and compassion fatigue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 in the Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 105 on the Washington State University Vancouver campus. The cost to participate is $50. Register by calling 509-324-7219.
The retreat will include presentations by experts from Legacy Health, Oregon Health & Science University, and the WSU College of Nursing Office of Professional Development.
Participants will gain an understanding of the science behind mindfulness, self-compassion and stress. Mindfulness is an evidence-based intervention to reduce stress and promote well-being in health care professionals and their patients.
Self-compassion is a powerful way to develop a positive mind set and avoid destructive thought patterns. Participants will experience mindful self-compassion practices including breathing, meditation, walking and yoga.
Lunch will be provided. WSNA-approved 6.5 hours of continuing education units are available for nurses.
About 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Parking is free on weekends.
As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
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MEDIA CONTACT(S)
Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@wsu.edu