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Mindfulness Menu of Programs

Consistent mindfulness practice can change up to 8 parts of your brain including brain patterns and coping abilities to support a more resilient cognitive and emotional process. The benefits of a regular mindfulness practice may include decreased stress and anxiety, increased focus and concentration, and improved sleep, communication, relationships, and physical well-being.

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Osher Center Mindfulness Classes, Events, and Programs

Click below to learn more about our evidence-based mindfulness classes and events!

Open to All: UC, UC Health, Patients, Students, and the Cincinnati Community
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Mindful Mondays with Dr. Barbara Walker (No-Cost)

Mindful Mondays are held virtually each Monday at 8:30 a.m. and is designed for you to start your week with an intentional pause and practice a guided mindfulness exercise.

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Practical Tools for Starting a Mindfulness Practice 5-Week Series

This 5-week virtual mindfulness course will help you understand how to incorporate mindfulness practice as a consistent habit in a way that is right for you.

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For UC Health Patients
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Mindfulness Meditation for Restorative Health: A four-part series facilitated by Barbara Walker, Ph.D., an Integrative Health and Performance Psychologist. Mindfulness meditation involves the practice of paying attention to the present moment, deliberately and nonjudgmentally. The class meets for an hour once a week on Microsoft Teams, and covers the following topics:

  • Week 1: Getting started with mindfulness
  • Week 2: Preparing for mindful living
  • Week 3: Building resilience, compassion, and creativity
  • Week 4: Creating acceptance

This series is offered at no cost to patients, and space is limited. To learn more and to register, call 513-475-9567 and ask for Dava.

For Workplaces
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Customizable, Evidence-Based Workplace Mindfulness Programs: Evidence-based, done-for-you mindfulness programs aimed at improving your workplace culture and employee mental well-being. We've worked with global companies from Cincinnati and beyond!

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For Faculty/Staff
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Faculty Mind-Body Skills Training: Our Mind-Body Skills Program aims to proactively address mental and emotional health in students, faculty, and staff. A focus on preventive self-care techniques and mindfulness training gives participants tools to manage stress and find balance, ultimately creating a more efficient and effective working and learning environment.

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Mindful Movement in Your Work Clothes: Available at no-cost to UC faculty/staff through the Faculty Enrichment Center!  Sometimes the tension and anxiety of our work can make our workdays stressful. Taking a break to take care of ourselves in the middle of the day can help us feel better, be more productive, and have more patience for the people we work with.

Learn more about Mindful Movement in Your Work Clothes

For Students
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Mindfulness Courses: Earn credit while also focusing on your mental well-being. Courses include MEDS 2089 Mental Well-being and Self Care, MEDS 3070/7050 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Compassionate Care, and MEDS 2088/6088 Science and Practice of Mind Body Medicine

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Student Mind-Body Skills Course: This course aims to reduce stress and burnout and enhance mental and emotional well-being for students through mind-body skills training. Students learn adaptive stress management and practice evidence-based, mind-body techniques that emphasize healing, self care, awareness, and work-life balance.

Learn more about the Student Mind-Body Skills Course

Mindfulness Resources

What is mindfulness?
3-Minute Breathing Space Practice
Raisin Meditation Practice
Meditation Audio Recordings
Simple Breathing Meditation

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Osher Center for Integrative
Health at UC

Medical Sciences Building Suite 4358
231 Albert Sabin Way
PO Box 670582 
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0582

Mail Location: 0582
Phone: 513-558-2310
Fax: 513-558-3266
Email: ucihw@uc.edu