Virtual Workshop on October 22nd & 29th, 2022 from 11am-1pm
'A STEP Towards Mindfulness'
with Mindfulness coach Farah Millwala
'A STEP Towards Mindfulness' is a four hour Free introductory workshop spread across 2 days to inculcate an awareness of present experiences with a sense of calmness & acceptance.
Did you know?
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In patients with gliomas, depression is a common complication that may cause severe psychological barriers and deteriorate the patient’s quality of life (QoL).
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One in five patients developed clinical depression after the diagnosis of glioma, with major depressive symptoms lasting at least three months
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Among patients with high-grade gliomas, 46% had depression-related symptoms, while 26.7% were diagnosed with depression
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Patients with gliomas have a higher incidence of depression after diagnosis
This workshop aims to work towards the following:
♾ Relaxation strategies
♾ Self Awareness
♾ Improved focus
♾ Emotional management
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Join 'A STEP Towards Mindfulness' workshop with coach Farah Millwala to learn techniques to counter depression.
Source: “Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Gliomas: A Narrative Review” J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11, 4811.
mind·ful·ness
/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/
noun
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the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.
"their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"
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a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
About Farah Millwala
This workshop is conducted by Farah Millwala from @loop.mindfulness.
Farah will guide members through participatory activities which will include guided meditation practices, mindful movement, self awareness exercises, knowledge about anxiety and breadth work strategies.
Farah Millwala has been conducting workshops for over a decade in the health & educational sectors. She has received training in Mindfulness For Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Resilience. She believes that Mindfulness can greatly improve one's quality of life and is the pathway to greater peace. ♾
'A STEP towards Mindfulness'
Details
'A STEP Towards Mindfulness' - a 2-day/4-hour workshop with Coach Farah Millwala - is a Free introductory workshop to inculcate an awareness of present experiences with a sense of calmness & acceptance. (Scroll above for more details).
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Date: 22nd & 29th October, 2022 ; 11am-1pm
Register using this form latest by 20th October, 2022.
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Is this workshop for me?
If you are impacted by a brain tumour either directly or indirectly or work Brain Tumour warriors, this workshop is for you. We also welcome other medical professionals and anyone else who thinks they might benefit from this workshop.
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When will I receive the Zoom link?
We will share the Zoom details over email/WhatsApp on October 21st after the deadline to register.
There is limited capacity in this workshop so incase we have additional registrations, we will only be able to include those who register first.
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Will I receive a participation certificate?
Yes! Please note that in order to receive the participation certificate you will need to attend the full 4-hour workshop (2 hours on 22nd and 2 hours on 29th October, 2022)
