We offer monthly webinars on a variety of topics designed to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. Webinars are free but registration is required.

To make disability-related accommodations, please contact the Bakken Center's community relations office ([email protected], 612-625-8164).

Upcoming Webinars

Bakken Center Mindfulness Programs Information Session

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 • 12 to 1 p.m. Central

This webinar led by Bakken Center Mindfulness and Wellbeing Instructor Mariann Johnson will provide an introduction to mindfulness meditation and will be particularly relevant to those new to the practice or simply curious about the possible benefits of a mindfulness practice. Participants will have an opportunity to practice a short mindfulness meditation, to share their experiences, and to ask questions. Examples will also be provided for practicing "everyday" mindfulness, at work and at home. The webinar will conclude with an overview of the Bakken Center's mindfulness resources and programming.

Integrative Nursing Webinar | Interplay of Positionality and Power: Provider Authenticity and Role of Coconspirator for Equitable and Sustainable Healthcare Practices with Yukiko Nakajima, DNP, MSW, PMHNP, CNP-A, WHCNP

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • 12 to 1 p.m. Central

The content of the webinar is designed for nurses. Other health professionals are welcome.

Building trusting relationships between patients and healthcare providers is not merely beneficial; it is essential for effective healthcare delivery. Trust enhances communication, encourages patient engagement, and ultimately leads to better health outcomes. By prioritizing these relationships, healthcare systems can foster environments that promote equity, understanding, and holistic care for all patients. The concept of positionality plays a crucial role in shaping these relationships.

The interplay of positionality and power highlights the need for self-reflective practice and authenticity among healthcare providers. By acknowledging their positionality, providers can build trust and facilitate better patient outcomes. Coconspirators play a vital role in this process by advocating for equity, creating supportive environments, and fostering collaboration. Together, these elements contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable healthcare system, ultimately benefiting both providers and patients.

Participants can earn 1.0 continuing nursing education contact hours.

Washington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.