Date & time
Thursday, April 18, 2024
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
General, Workshops & seminars, Health & wellness
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Mindful outdoor movement break: Small walk
For students registered with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities
Cost
This event is free
Contact
Where
J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Room Meet outside of LB (on de Maisonneuve)
Wheel chair accessible
Yes
With thousands of studies on the positive impact of nature on our wellbeing, there is no doubt that time spent outside is crucial to our mental health. Benefits include better cognitive functioning, improved mood, reduced feelings of isolation and anxiety, lower stress hormones and enhanced immune system function.
How it works:
We will meet in front of the LB building (on de Maisonneuve) at 12:30 for the mindful walk. During the walk, I will guide you on ways to be mindful while you walk. Sometimes we will go for a long walk (“Big Walk”) and really get moving! Other times we will go for a short walk (“Small Walk”) to slow down and take in everything around us.
If you have accessibility needs or questions (e.g., assistance to walk, ASL interpretation, sighted-guiding, etc.), please email Moire at moire.stevenson@concordia.ca as soon as possible so that we can be sure to address your needs.
No registration is necessary. You will be asked to present your student ID card at the beginning of the event.
The events will take place rain or shine!
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.