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Mind-Body Wellness Series

The Mind-Body Wellness Series presented by Mental Health Lou is a 4-part series focusing on the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can positively or negatively impact our bodies and vice versa. Six Library locations will host these events between March and May 2023. No registration necessary. For ages 18+.

Program Descriptions

Discovering the Mind-Body Connection: Participants will learn ways to identify and connect feelings, thoughts and somatic responses and develop tools to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and more.

Movement & Mental Health: This workshop looks at the impact of movement on our mental health by extending into yogic practices and breathing techniques for individuals to use as a means of self-care and deepen their connection with their bodies.

Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management: Participants will learn basic tools to help identify stressors and implement Mindfulness techniques to manage/decrease stress response. This will be an experiential workshop that focuses on skill building of stress management tools.

Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing: In this workshop participants will begin developing a realistic and easily executable self-care plan with the help of a mental health therapist.

Locations:

Saturdays in March, 11 a.m.
Tuesdays in March, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays in April, 6 p.m.
Mondays in April, 6 p.m.
Tuesdays in May, 6 p.m. (starting May 9th)
Wednesdays in May, 6 p.m. (starting May 10th)

 

Last Updated: 02/13/23