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Mental Health Conversations for Students

The Science of Mindfulness

with Dr. Kristen Lee

    • Tuesday, April 11, 2023
      4 pm – 5 pm
  • Online event
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“Dr. Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW, known as “Dr. Kris,” is an internationally recognized, award-winning behavioral science clinician, researcher, educator, speaker, and comedian from Boston, Massachusetts. As the lead faculty for Behavioral Science and faculty-in-residence at Northeastern University, Dr. Kris’s research and teaching interests include individual and organizational well-being and resilience, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations. Within this “Age of Anxiety,” the pressure to hyper-perform and jump through endless hoops is taking its toll. Mindfulness has surged in popularity, but what exactly does it offer? Beyond the hype, learn how to apply the science of mindfulness to reduce anxiety to stay well and do well. From coping with the pandemic, to overcoming technology overload, to dismantling perfectionism and deficit thinking, this interactive session offers practical strategies to help you relieve stress, and develop mindsets and habits that help you build agility and resilience at work, school, home, and beyond.

Join us on April 11 for this online webinar (no registration required).