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Coffee Connections Discussion Group (Free)

September 20, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Monday, repeating until October 25, 2021

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 28, 2021

 

We invite you to attend our weekly Coffee Connections where we will be discussing and practicing skills from assigned weekly content. Register and we will send either an episode, podcast or article to review for each week’s connection. Come relax and chat about how we can all make life a little bit sweeter, together.

 

 

Weekly discussion topics and assignments:

September 20th & 23rd – The Science of Laughter
Professor Sophie Scott joins Selina & Steve on their podcast Brain Stories to discuss her exploration and understanding behind the science of laughter. We will reflect on her thoughts on why laughter is important and how we can benefit from laughing more.

Please listen to this episode prior to the connection: Sophie Scott and the science of laughter (40 min).
September 27th & 30th – Mental Fitness
Dr. Emily Anhalt delivers a Ted Talk to discuss how to reframe mental wellness into ongoing and preventative mental fitness. We will discuss her concept of mental fitness and how we can interpret it into our daily lives.

Please watch this video prior to the connection: Why You Should Try Therapy Yesterday (11 min).
October 4th & 7th – Breathing
Breathing – Lucan Rockwood presents a Ted Talk focusing on the benefits and power of mindful breathing. We will explore breathing strategies to help us live, sleep and stay energized and discuss how to incorporate these techniques day-to-day.

Please watch this video prior to the connection: Change Your Breath, Change Your Life (12 min).
October 11th & 14th – Make Stress Your Friend
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal presents a Ted Talk reframing stress as a positive concept, and introduces us to an expert tool for stress reduction: reaching out to others. Join us in discussing the power of reframing and recycling our stress.

Please watch this video prior to the connection: Kelly McGonigal – How to Make Stress Your Friend (15 min).
October 18th & 21st – Communication – The Art of Listening
Lewis Howes explores the importance of listening and communicating in our relationships on Chris Lee’s podcast – The Art of Listening. We will discuss the points made in episode 137 about communication and reflect on how we can improve the communication in our own lives.

Please listen to this episode prior to the connection: The Art of Listening: How to Master Relationships through Communication (1 hour).
October 25th & 28th – Grounding
Feeling tense? Join us as we discuss the practice of body scan meditations and how to begin meditating with the basics.

With this article, you can read and practice the meditation prior to the connection: Body Scan Meditation (20 – 45 min) and Krista Tippett on Being Grounded in Your Body (18 min info on grounding)

Details

Date:
September 20, 2021
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://bit.ly/Coffee-Connections

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