Understanding anxiety and mindfulness basics

At this workshop, we will discuss common anxiety disorders and how they can impact your university experience and learning. We will then explore various techniques for addressing anxiety symptoms and improving your overall wellbeing. The two mindfulness techniques we will explore and practice will be using our sensory awareness to bring us to the present moment and observing our thoughts, feelings, and body sensations in the present moment. I will share tips and strategies to help you incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life and in those moments that are most anxiety-provoking to you.

The Zoom link will be sent to students who register.

Facilitator: Dr. Moire Stevenson, Lead for Disability Accommodations, Access Centre for Students with Disabilities and Clinical Psychologist

Moire Stevenson, PhD, is the Lead for Disability Accommodations at the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD). At the ACSD, Dr. Stevenson oversees accommodations procedures and practices and offers various workshops and gives presentations to students, staff, and faculty. She has an extensive background in support for individuals with disabilities. Before joining Concordia in September 2022, Dr. Stevenson worked as a clinical psychologist at the Lethbridge-Layton Mackay Rehabilitation Centre and in private practice. Dr. Stevenson also runs a Mindfulness Outdoors program in Montreal.