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Mindfulness expert to share tips on managing stress

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On Thursday, Feb. 23, Holly Rogers, MD, will present a one-hour session on the benefits of mindfulness. “Mindfulness and Medical Education: What I Wish I Had Known in Medical School” will explore the benefits of mindfulness meditation for those who are pursuing higher education. Dr. Rogers also will provide time for participants to practice at least one mindfulness activity centered on managing stress.

The session is open to the entire EVMS community and will offer benefits to any staff member, faculty member or student interested in learning or refining their mindfulness skills. It takes place from noon to 1 p.m.

Dr. Rogers is one of the developers of Koru Mindfulness, an evidence-based program for teaching mindfulness and meditation to college-age adults. She is a cofounder of the Center for Koru Mindfulness, an agency dedicated to developing and delivering mindfulness programs for young adults. Richard Handel, PhD, EVMS’ Institutional Wellness Officer and Director of the Student Mental Health Program, is a certified Koru Mindfulness teacher and has led mindfulness groups on campus.

Dr. Rogers worked as a psychiatrist at the student counseling center at Duke University for 23 years. She is the co-author with Margaret Maytan of “Mindfulness for the Next Generation: Helping Emerging Adults Manage Stress and Lead Healthier Lives.” Her latest book, “The Mindful Twenty-Something,” is a guide for young adults who wish to learn about using mindfulness and meditation to enhance their journey through emerging adulthood.

This event is made possible by the Waldholtz Family Wellness Fund, which was established by the family of Bruce Waldholtz, MD, Rector of the EVMS Board of Visitors and Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, and his wife, Baila Waldholtz, a member of the EVMS Campaign Steering Committee. The Waldholtz Family Wellness Series provides the EVMS community with an opportunity to learn about new and innovative approaches regarding wellness in an effort to reduce stress and burnout, as well as to promote a culture of wellness.

Join the Zoom meeting. (Meeting ID: 959 6348 0809. Passcode: 447427)