Sunday Sessions
Sessions start at 7pm (CST)
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month
May - Dec 2024
(Click “Join us” above for Zoom meeting link)
Structure:
Greeting
Individual check-in (opportunity to share recent and current experiences)
Guided mindfulness meditation (~30-35min - usually consists of two 12-15min meditations)
Inquiry practice (opportunity to share what was noticed during or after meditation)
Closing
Sessions typically run 1-1.5hrs
No one will be admitted past 7:05 to help create a safe, comfortable container for everyone in which to share
Hopes/expectations for attendees:
Join the meeting from a space in which you expect not to be disturbed, you feel free to speak, and the discussions will not be overheard by others
Keep camera on during readings and sharing times (definitely okay to turn off camera during meditation)
Attendees are healthcare providers or trainees that play such roles as nurse, advanced practice provider (ie NP, PA, CRNA), doctor, pharmacist, allied health professional (ie physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, etc), or mental health provider. Students also welcome.
What is shared in meetings is kept confidential by attendees (with a notable exception for mandatory reportable events that is the responsibility of the facilitator)
Abide by East Bay Agreements for Multicultural Interactions:
Try It On: Be willing to “try on” new ideas, or ways of doing things that might not be what you prefer or are familiar with.
Practice Self Focus: Attend to and speak about your own experiences and responses. Do not speak for a whole group or express assumptions about the experience of others.
Understand The Difference Between Intent & Impact: Try to understand and acknowledge impact. Denying the impact of something said by focusing on intent is often more destructive than the initial interaction.
Practice “Both / And”: When speaking, substitute “and” for “but.” This practice acknowledges and honors multiple realities.
Refrain From Blaming Or Shaming Self & Others: Practice giving skillful feedback.
Move Up / Move Back: Encourage full participation by all present. Take note of who is speaking and who is not. If you tend to speak often, consider “moving back” and vice versa.
Practice Mindful Listening: Try to avoid planning what you’ll say as you listen to others. Be willing to be surprised, to learn something new. Listen with your whole self. [It can be helpful to place 51% of your attention on your own body while listening]
Confidentiality: Take home learnings, but don’t identify anyone other than yourself, now or later. If you want to follow up with anyone regarding something they said during a session, ask first and respect their wishes.
Right To Pass: You can say “I pass” if you don’t wish to speak [at any time].