As part of BU Global Programs' "International Education Week", the Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs department have organized an interactive workshop. "While we often have no choice over which challenges we encounter, we do have control over how we respond to them. This presentation will focus on cultivating psychological resilience — the ability to cope effectively with crises and bounce back quickly from setbacks — using mindfulness techniques. By learning to observe events and negative feelings, rather than act on them, we can respond with greater wisdom and effectiveness. In this interactive workshop participants will: • Explore the concepts of resilience and of mindfulness and the ways in which mindfulness boosts resilience • Sample mindfulness practices, including mindful eating, meditation, and mindful movement • Learn about other simple activities demonstrated to boost resilience • Identify free resources available for use in cultivating mindfulness and resilience RSVPs are required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 9 at 5pm."