Women’s Networking Association: All Things Women’s Health – Breathing in I do my Best, Breathing out I let go of the rest: Mindfulness for Women

Date: Wed, 12/14/2022 | Time: 1-2pm | Location: Virtual – Zoom

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Event Description

Established in 2013, the Women’s Networking Association (WNA) seeks to connect professional women across campus through meaningful and empowering relationships. Providing an opportunity for women to network and support one another is an essential step for building women’s leadership at Michigan State University and in the Greater Lansing community.

WNA hosts monthly seminars which focus on professional development and leadership building. Seminars for AY22/23 will mainly occur on the third Wednesday of each month (besides where indicated as otherwise due to holidays or scheduling conflicts), varying from 12-1pm and 1-2pm presentation time slots. WNA programs are open to all but may have particular relevance to women-identifying individuals seeking to advance their careers or develop networking and leadership skills.

Learning Objectives

  • Dedicated practices for breathing, mindfulness and movement to decrease stress and increase self care
  • Integrated in the moment practices for busy women
  • Brain science that supports the use of mindfulness for well being

About the Speaker: Dinah Schaller, Associate Director for the Crim Mindfulness Initiative

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Prior to the Crim, Dinah launched the Lenore Croudy Family Life Center at Mott Community College. In addition to this experience Dinah has worked as the Lead Social Worker for Early-On at Genesee Intermediate School District and the Director of Student Services and Special Education at Genesee School District. In these positions Dinah led the process of implementing and developing eco-systems to support individuals, families and community members in safe, connected environments where all individuals can flourish. In addition to her extensive experience within the education system, Dinah is an adoptive mother of four children and has two grandchildren. Dinah holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Central Michigan University and an MSW in Social Work from the University of Michigan and holds a CAC from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Dinah is a certified trainer for Conscious Discipline and a trainer for the SIYLI program as a Crim Mindful Fellow. Dinah serves on the Flint/Genesee CoC, Flint and Genesee Literacy Network 2Gen PLC, and on the board for National Alliance for Mental Illness, Genesee County Chapter. Dinah is an adjunct faculty member at Mott Community College. Dinah enjoys sharing her journey with mindfulness, social emotional and emotional intelligence as well as baking, gardening, crafts and volunteering in the community.