Human Flourishing Workshop 2: Awaken Within – Cultivating Awareness through Focus, Emotions, and Mindfulness In-Person
This workshop focuses on the pillar of Awareness. Join series facilitator Dr. Elenice DeSouza Oliveira and guest speaker Dr. Teri Pipe from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds to delve into the intricate interplay of emotions, mindfulness, and thoughts in the pursuit of flourishing. Through a blend of research evidence and experiential learning, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of self-awareness and develop pedagogical strategies that help students to cultivate practices that promote emotional balance, focus, and well-being.
Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.
Missed an earlier workshop in the series? You are welcome to attend.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:30am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Cole Hall 340
Teri Pipe, Ph.D., RN is the Richard E. Sinaiko Professor in Health Care Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing and core faculty in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Healthy Minds.
Dr. Pipe is Dean Emerita of the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, where she served as Dean from 2011-2018 and as University- wide ASU Chief Well-Being Officer from 2017-2021. She was the Founding Director of ASU's Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience. Prior to ASU, Dr. Pipe served as Mayo Clinic Arizona's Director of Nursing Research and Innovation. She loves spending time in nature and exploring ways of bringing compassion and well-being more fully into our world.
Elenice DeSouza Oliveira, assistant professor, received a PhD from Rutgers University. She is a Brazilian native with a professional background in international research on crime and policing. Her past experience as a policy analyst for the Human Rights office for the local government in her hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil and her experience as an instructor at the police academy in the same city has influenced her research and enthusiasm to teach social justice. She teaches courses on Criminology, Policing, and Ethics & Justice. Prof. Oliveira most recent research activities have encompassed gang-related homicides, street drug markets, public transport crime and various forms of violence in urban settings such as shantytowns and low-income housing. She has published in creditable peer-reviewed academic journals including British Journal of Criminology, Crime Science Journal, and Crime & Delinquency journal. Prof. Oliveira research experience has influenced her teaching capabilities and broadened her view points in terms of exploring crime patterns and solutions as well as re-imagined justice.