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Surmounting Social Isolation & Loneliness: Mindfulness Meditation
October 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
About This Webinar
When we develop a cough or a fever, it’s likely a sign that something is not quite right with our physical health. But what about when we feel lonely? High-quality relationships are vital for our health and well-being– and loneliness might be a sign that something is not quite right with our emotional health. This session explores the differences between social isolation and loneliness, the potential risks to our personal and relational health, and provides tips for how to effectively cope and manage.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the difference between social isolation and loneliness.
- Identify tips to coping and managing loneliness.
- Review mindfulness meditation techniques.
Presenter(s)
Andrew B. Crocker
Extension Program Specialist
Gerontology & Health
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Lakshmi Mahadevan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Special Populations
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
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You will be prompted to complete an evaluation after which a link will be provided.
- Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This program has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for 1.0 CE credit for CFLE.
- Certificates of completion are available for providers interested in documenting their training activities.
Event Materials
Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
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