Tag Archives: mindfulness
Managing mental health during holiday season
By Liz Thompson, CNP, PMHNP-BC Holidays are usually a special time when families and friends get together to celebrate and reconnect. Unfortunately, not everyone feels cheerful or happy during this time. Increased depression during the holidays is a real phenomenon. While research data is limited, there is some evidence about the causes of “holiday blues”. […]
Wellness: Mindfulness class series
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed with all the “busyness” in your life? What would it take to help you enjoy living in the present moment with less stress and anxiety? Mindfulness can bring more relaxation and calm into your life. Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will teach a 4-week mindfulness class called “Stabilizing the Mind” […]
Mindfulness class to meet in Aitkin
Eating and breathing can be done mindfully, as well as sitting, following your thoughts, and walking in nature. Learn how to work mindfulness, which can help relieve anxiety and stress, into daily activities. Riverwood Healthcare Center is offering a 4-week series class at our hospital in Aitkin on Wednesday evenings, 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Nov. 4, […]
Learn about Mindful Eating
Riverwood Healthcare will host a program called “Mindful Eating” on Wed., Feb. 11, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Y Club in Garrison. Join Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, to experience mindful eating and explore our complex relationship with food. Using all of the senses – taste, touch, smell, hearing, body and mind – participants […]
Mindfulness training in Aitkin, McGregor
Anyone interested in living life with less stress and more calm and relaxation may want to check out the health and wellness benefits of mindfulness. This fall Riverwood Healthcare will offer a 4-week mindfulness training class called “Stabilizing the Mind” in both Aitkin and McGregor. Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will introduce participants to simple […]