Workshops

Our face-to-face workshops for 2020 have been cancelled. Stay tuned for virtual offerings of these workshops coming soon.

The practice of mindfulness, with its emphasis on cultivating a non-judgmental and present moment orientation towards experience, has been scientifically linked to improved life-satisfaction, enhanced cognitive performance, and better interpersonal relationships. Through these workshop intensives, we will explore how mindfulness can benefit you in personal, interpersonal, artistic, and professional settings. We will learn about mindfulness through readings, discussions, and through engaging in selected group and individual practices. 

These workshops are geared toward music educators and performers in K-12, private studio, and collegiate settings. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the scientific and philosophical foundations of mindfulness and develop strategies for applying these foundations in their personal and professional lives.

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of Mindfulness
• Formal and Informal Practices for Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life
• Ethical and Effective Applications of Mindfulness in the Music Classroom and Studio
• Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning
• Mindfulness and Communication
• Developing a Personal Mindfulness Practice
• Trauma-Informed Mindfulness 

Professional Development Credit
Upon completing the workshop you will receive a certificate indicating 15 hours of professional development credit.

Faculty
These workshops will be led by Dr. Frank Diaz, Director of the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Wellness and Pedagogy, and selected faculty. Click here for a list of our affiliate faculty.

Location
TBA

Dates
Spring Workshop Dates: March 20 – 22, 2020, CANCELLED
Summer Workshop Dates: July 9 – 11, 2020, CANCELLED

Cost
TBA

Lodging
TBA