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Daylong Retreat: Fundamentals of Mindfulness Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Daylong Retreat: Fundamentals of Mindfulness Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

Call forth your passion for life, creativity and vocation. Get ready for final assignments and exams.

Attend entire day (10 am - 4 pm) or 1 hour sessions.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Certificate of Completion also provided.

Brief Itinerary - Schedule: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Session 1: 10-11 a.m: Talk - Power of awareness; Guided mindfulness - Mindfulness of breath and body and other anchors, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 2: 11:15-12:15 p.m: Talk - Path for self discovery; grounding;  mindfulness of the body: why start with breath, body; pain, grief, trauma ; Guided mindfulness - Body, sensations, sounds; mindful movement (qigong)

12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch break (mindful eating instructions)

Session 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m: Talk - Uncover the true self; mindfulness of thoughts: not about eliminating thoughts, planning is good; Guided mindfulness –  Mindfulness of thoughts and beliefs; start with breath, sounds, emotions, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 4: 2:45-3:45 p.m: Talk: Daily attunement to cycles in life/disentangle limiting beliefs; mindfulness on a daily basis - regular practice, being aware of our thoughts and body, self-compassion and compassion for others; Guided mindfulness – Observations; staying balanced; daily basis meditation: beginning with the breath, moving onto the body, thoughts, sounds, emotions; mindful movement (qigong)

15 minute optional ending debrief

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
Categories:
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
Categories:
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  • If this event listing appears to have errors or inaccuracies, please notify the event's Contact (see above).

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
Find on Campus Map
Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
Moderation:
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A Discussion On Foreign Interference With The Honourable Michael Chong

A Discussion On Foreign Interference With The Honourable Michael Chong

When:
Thursday, February 29, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:
Ellis Hall
Room: Aud
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Description:

Queen’s International Affairs Association and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations are pleased to be welcoming the Honourable Micheal Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs to campus on Thursday, February 29th. MP Chong was the target of a political campaign by the People’s Republic of China after condemning China’s treatment of Muslim Uyghurs, speaking out against China's detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and criticizing Huawei’s involvement in Canada’s 5G Network. MP Chong will discuss his experience as a target of Chinese foreign interference and how Canada should move forward in combating foreign threats to our democracy. All undergraduate, graduate students and faculty members are invited to attend and ask questions. The discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Auditorium and food will be provided for all attendees. 

Contact:
Niki Ehsan (She/Her) and Ethan Carley (He/Him)
speakers@qiaa.org
Cost:
free
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Lessons Learned: A Virtual Roundtable on Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into Cancer Clinical Trials

Lessons Learned: A Virtual Roundtable on Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into Cancer Clinical Trials

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where:
Description:

Please join Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) on March 5 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST for a virtual roundtable on integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion in cancer clinical trials. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Doreen Ezeife, Dr. Carmen Guerra, and Dr. Tina Hsu to lead us in this conversation which will be moderated by CCTG Senior Investigator Dr. Wendy Parulekar. We hope this discussion will encourage participants to consider ways to advance accessibility for populations that remain underrepresented in clinical trials. Participants will have an opportunity to ask our panelists questions following the discussion.

Contact:
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n/a
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Methods Mondays: Natural Language Processing in Healthcare

Methods Mondays: Natural Language Processing in Healthcare

When:
Monday, March 4, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Virtual Seminar
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Description:

HSPRI and OHDP-Q proudly present...

Methods Mondays
Natural Language Processing in Healthcare

Featuring: Dorsa Ghahramani and Soheila Nadalian
Monday, March 4 @ 12PM EST  |  Virtual Seminar

Dorsa is a data analyst at HSPRI focusing on OHDP-Q projects. She holds master’s degrees in Healthcare Systems Engineering and Systems Science. Her expertise in data analytics, machine learning, data science, and developing healthcare data-driven tools, combined with an understanding of healthcare systems, enables her to skillfully analyze and interpret complex datasets.

Soheila is a data analyst at HSPRI, working on OHDP-Q projects. With a Master's in AI and System Design, she excels in data analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing. Her work focuses on extracting insights from complex datasets to drive impactful solutions.

This session is open to all and will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel

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Cost:
$0
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The Colour Of Care Film Screening

The Colour Of Care Film Screening

When:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where:
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Room: 101
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Description:

In recognition of Black Histories and Futures month, join the SKHS for a film screening of The Colour of Care (2022) which chronicles how racialized people experience systemically substandard healthcare in the US and how COVID-19 further exposed the consequences of these inequities. 

Snacks will be provided.

Contact:
Cost:
Free
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Queen's Sustainability Conference

Queen's Sustainability Conference

When:
Saturday, March 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Mitchell Hall
Room: LinQLab
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Description:

This year, our annual conference theme "Sustainability is not a Sacrifice", aims to inspire and educate our community on how sustainable practices can be integrated into various aspects of our lives, without compromising on quality or comfort. Various speakers will delve into the problems we currently face as a globalized society, and offer solutions that focus on the benefits of following a sustainable economic model that holds the community at its centre.

 

Join us on March 2nd from 9am-4:30pm in Mitchell Hall in the LinQLab to explore the opportunities of sustainability in the Kingston region.

Light breakfast and lunch is included.

 

Key focus areas of the conference involve: 

  1. Addressing challenges and exploring sustainable solutions to ensure global food security and
  2. Environmental Impact, highlighting innovative approaches and practices that contribute to a healthier planet while meeting the needs of the present and future generations.
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