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UHD's Accelerated Transfer Academy & Social Work Program Host Mindfulness Mondays
"Mindfulness Mondays," will be held in-person and virtually Monday mornings from 9:15-9:45 a.m.
October 22, 2021
UHD’s Accelerated Transfer Academy (ATA) and the College of Public Service’s Department of Social Work are launching the series, “Mindfulness Mondays” beginning Monday, Oct. 25
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This series was birthed as a result of the significant change, loss and different circumstances that has effected the UHD Community in the last two years. To combat the negative impacts of stress and to create a community of healing related to coping with the events these last two years, these “Mindfulness Mondays” sessions invite students, faculty and staff to come together and focus on their well-being while building greater resilience as a community.
“Mindfulness Mondays,” will be held in-person and virtually Monday mornings from 9:15-9:45 a.m. The four consecutive sessions will focus on the theme “Self-Compassion.” Of note, it is not required to attend all sessions
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“Self-Compassion” SessionsEvery Monday9:15 – 9:45 a.m.ATA Lounge, OMB Room S418
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
- November 15
For virtual participation, visit here.
About the University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)—the second largest university in Houston—has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974.
As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students; boasts more than 60,000 alumni and offers 44 bachelor’s, nine master’s degree programs and 16 fully online programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service, Sciences & Technology; and University College).
UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu.
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