Dear Delawareans
Just wanted to let you know of a few upcoming events.
First, GIFT will be hosting two all-day mindfulness retreats in June. The first is on Tuesday, June 5th and will be held in the Springer Building on the main campus of DE Psychiatric Center. It’s a great facility, with lots of space for us to use. The event runs from 9 am to 4 pm and will be facilitated by Dr. Jenna Tedesco.
The second all-day event will be held on Thursday, June 7 at the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club from 9 am to 4 pm. The facilitator that day is yet to be determined.
GIFT will also conduct three half day sessions, our MBWE Introduction program, on the following dates and places:
You can register for these events at these links:
For people who are not state employees:
https://stateofdelaware.csod.com/LMS/catalog/Welcome.aspx?tab_page_id=-67&tab_id=20000401
If you are an employee of the State of Delaware, you can register at this website:
FINALLY, our good friends at the Mental Health Association of Delaware are hosting a special event on May 19 at Rockford Park in Wilmington at 10 am. “Meditate for a Vet” is being presented by a group called “Vetitation” and promises to offer information about the science behind meditation and how it is being used to help veterans with PTSD. The fee for this event is $30, which includes a free yoga mat for every registrant. More information can be found on the MHAD website at http://mhainde.org/wp/
Best wishes,
Jim Walsh, GIFT Delaware Director
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