8/11/2023 VA’s Mindfulness Meditation Class (Via Telephone)

On 8/11  Join VA’s free, phone-based class called “Mindfulness Meditation.”   Designed for Veterans of all eras, this class will help you manage the challenges and stressors of everyday life. Each class covers a topic related to mindfulness, followed by a guided meditation practice. Classes are available from 11a.m. to noon ET on these upcoming days:

• June 2


• July 7


• August 11

Take any or all classes. More info: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/education/local-offerings/support/MindfulMeditationFlyer.pdf

VETERANS, havingdifficulty dealing with stress?

Feeling frustrated? Trouble coping?

Try Phone-based Mindfulness Meditation

Join us to learn what it's about!

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION is a VA-supported technique that can help you to better manage the challenges and stressors of everyday life. Mindfulness Meditation class provides an opportunity to learn about and practice mindfulness meditation techniques. This class encourages the cultivation of awareness, compassion, and acceptance. Classes are available by phone from 11am-noon ET, roughly every two weeks. During each class, a topic related to mindfulness is introduced, followed by a guided meditation practice. The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) runs this class. Come practice with us!

FOR INFORMATION about our other Phone-based Meditation Class on Yoga Sleep (iRest®) email Caro Fenno at [email protected] or call her at 650-785-6661.

UPCOMING MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASSES

Take any or all classes!

Dates: June-August 2023

• June 2nd

• July 7th

• August 11th

TIME: 11am – 12 noon, Eastern Time (ET)

LOCATION: This class will be offered via telephone: 1-404-397-1596 or 1-833-558-0712 (Toll Free) Participant Access code: 433 794 55

FACILITATOR: Lauren St.Hill, MSW, LCSW Social Worker, NJ Department of Mental Health Research and Program Development

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-mail [email protected]

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VETERANS, prior to participating in this or any educational class please discuss the class topic with your providers to ensure they are aware and can discuss any physical and/or mental health concerns. The WRIISC promotes collaboration and communication between Veterans and their providers. If you are experiencing a mental health issue, please do not hesitate to call National Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 option1, confidential crisis chat:http://www.veteranscrisisline.net or text:838255. If a medical emergency occurs, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.