Providers are in increasingly stressful environments. In this hour-long presentation we will cover the history of mindfulness, supporting research, and its evidence-based use in practice and self care. We will teach various formal and informal practices that can be used at the moment.

This activity is approved for 1 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. Activity #2309-0013. This activity was planned in accordance with ANCC Commission on Accreditation Standards and Policies. This activity has been approved for 1 year (through 10/2/2024).

Learning Objectives
By the end of the CE section the participant will be able to:

• The participants will have practiced at least three methods to increase mindfulness and decrease stress.
• Accurately describe three mindfulness practices they can use.
• Describe the relationship between mindfulness and its impact on the mind-body connection.
• List three ways self-compassion practice helps address the stress response.