Dr. Deborah Hendricks, Director and Mindfulness Coach for the Pre-Health Advising Center at the University of Toledo, shared her expertise by conducting four interactive workshops via Zoom as well as curating resources for mindfulness. Her workshops included: Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness, Awareness of the Breath and Gratitude Exercises, Awareness of Emotions and Loving Kindness Exercises, and Deep Dive with Q&A. During each virtual session, there was an information session, opportunities to engage in guided exercises, breakout rooms to allow small groups to share, and a time for Q&A.
Dr. Deborah Hendricks made mindfulness the subject of her dissertation and research focus while working on her doctorate of education in Leadership Studies at Bowling Green State University. She is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) and a Certified Appreciative Administrator. She enjoys speaking and presenting virtually, regionally, and nationally on mindfulness. In her free time, Dr. Hendricks loves biking, kayaking, and walking with her better half and two dogs in the Toledo Metroparks.
Guided Breathing Exercises
Dr. Hendricks has provided guided breathing exercises to follow along. Listen below!
Guided breathing exercise (5-minutes):