SDPA Committee Event - Mindfulness Committee Meeting

I am writing to introduce myself as the new Mindfulness Committee Chair. I am honored to have this opportunity to relaunch the committee. I would love to include you in creating a new direction for the committee. It is a challenging time for all of us amid a global pandemic and important social change and activism movements. These events provide fertile ground for deepening our own contemplation, reflection, and insight towards our role as psychologists supporting our communities and how we also take care of ourselves. Therefore I see as initial agenda items in our committee to include a monthly online gathering during COVID that would include:

• Supportive community gathering to practice meditation,
• A forum to discuss contemporary applications of mindfulness in various psychology practice areas
• Plan committee activities that include community engagement and outreach to our colleagues and the public
• Discuss the integration of mindfulness into our professional lives to prevent burn-out and promote self-care

I am excited about this opportunity to connect with you and very much hope you will consider joining the relaunch of the mindfulness committee.

Monthly meetings will be scheduled thereafter and will typically occur on the last Thursday of the month. To be included on the committee’s email list, please reach out to me at rettger@menexcel.com.  

An event flyer is attached with the online meeting information.

Warmly,

Dr. John Rettger