Mindfulness For Law: Navigating Uncertainty & Change

The complexity and uncertainty of the current global pandemic is leading to an increase in individual and collective distress and burnout. In this session we will consider how mindfulness can support us in navigating this uncertainty through a brief exploration of the neuroscience behind empathy and social cognition, followed by a teaching on the “four establishments of mindfulness” that will underpin a longer hands-on experiential practice that is designed to help us care for our body, feelings and mind.

This is the second in a yearlong series of sessions focused on learning and experiencing practical hands-on activities that you can apply to your daily life. We will explore the neuroscience research that supports the application of mindfulness, along with a wide range of mindfulness practices so that you can build out your own mental fitness plan based on your personal needs and interests. Each session will be focused on a specific topic that will inform the science and practices explored that week.

A secure link and password will be emailed to everyone registered 24 hours before the session.

Elli Weisbaum has worked internationally facilitating mindfulness workshops and retreats within the sectors of education, healthcare and business. This has included work in Canada, Bhutan, India, Germany, France, the UK and USA.

She is an instructor for the Applied Mindfulness and Meditation Certificate Program at the University of Toronto in the Continuing Education Faculty. She holds a masters degree focused on bringing mindfulness into education, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Medicine, with a focus on integrating mindfulness into healthcare settings.