Mindfulness: Compassion and Connection in the Workplace
| Course code: | 25-SS-289 |
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| Dates: | April 22 - May 6, 2025 Alternate Course Dates |
| Meets: | Tu from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 2 sessions |
| Hours: | 2.00 |
| Location: | Online |
| Instructor: | Yedda Stancil |
| Fee: | $99.00 |
Description
This course explores how mindfulness enhances self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and workplace relationships. Participants will learn how to navigate complex workplace dynamics with empathy and awareness, fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and collaboration. Through practical mindfulness techniques, this course supports effective communication, leadership development, and well-being in professional environments.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for:
Key Topics:
- Mindfulness for self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Strengthening workplace relationships through empathy
- Fostering a culture of connection and collaboration
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how mindfulness supports self-awareness, empathy and communication in academic and professional settings.
- Develop skills for self-regulation and compassionate leadership to strengthen workplace relationships.
- Apply mindfulness techniques to enhance communication, connection, well-being, and collaboration in professional settings.
Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for:
- Professionals, students, and leaders looking to enhance workplace relationships and cultivate compassionate, mindful leadership.
- Team leaders and managers seeking to improve communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence within their teams.
- Anyone interested in developing self-awareness, resilience, and stronger connections in academic or professional settings.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen workplace relationships, improve communication or foster a more supportive and engaged team environment, this course offers practical mindfulness techniques to promote well-being, collaboration and professional growth.
Notes
Cancellation/Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up until two weeks before the start date, and receive a full refund minus a $35 credit card processing fee. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.eduIn the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Transfer Policy: Registration may be transferred to a different person if requested in writing via email at ocpe@vcu.edu by the cancellation deadline.
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
There are still openings remaining at this time.
