The Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing is proud to partner with the Office of Human Resources' Wellbeing Program.
University of Minnesota employees and spouses can attend the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing’s programs and workshops listed below to earn Wellbeing Points. Learn from our faculty and experts on ways to take an integrative approach to your wellbeing today.
Questions or comments? Please reach out to the Bakken Center's community relations office if you have questions about our programming ([email protected], 612-625-8164). We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
Free Webinars
Mindful Mondays - Mindful Mondays are free virtual drop-in sessions. The Bakken Center’s experienced facilitators will guide you through a series of mindful movements and meditations. To increase the accessibility of Mindful Mondays, a recording is made available to all registrants for one week after the session concludes. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per session.
Wellbeing Webinars - The Bakken Center offers free wellbeing webinars on a variety of topics designed to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per webinar.
The Wellbeing Series - Since 2012, the Bakken Center has hosted wellbeing thought leaders to inspire and educate the community, organizations, and life-long learners through the Wellbeing Series. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per webinar.
Mindfulness Programs
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week, evidence-based, experiential program providing in-depth training in mindfulness meditation and movement practices, and how to integrate mindfulness into daily life. This program harnesses our inner resources and has been demonstrated to enhance emotional resilience. Earn 5,700 Wellbeing Points for completing at least 6 of the 8 program sessions plus the all day retreat and completing the final program evaluation.
Wellbeing Workshops
Nourishment in Every Season: Online Cooking and Nutrition Workshops - These seasonal online workshops will introduce simple, quick, and affordable meals that work in balance with the many other things happening in our lives. Participants will cook virtually with Chef Jenny Breen, M Ed, MPH, and Kate Shafto, MD. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per workshop.
Nourishment to Lighten Stress and Support Metabolic Health - This four-part series will explore themes related to mental health, metabolic health (how your body processes nutrients and food), food environments, and self-compassion. Participants will cook virtually with Chef Jenny Breen, M Ed, MPH, and Kate Shafto, MD. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per workshop.
Nutritional Strategies to Support Mental and Cognitive Health - This three-part series of 75-minute online workshops includes information about three pillars of nutritional approaches to mental health: diet, micronutrients, and the microbiome. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per workshop.
Online Therapeutic Yoga Series - The therapeutic yoga series offers a unique approach to yoga and is designed specifically for individuals seeking relief from specific patterns of dis-ease in both mind and body. Unlike regular group yoga classes at studios or gyms, this series focuses on creating ease and comfort by targeting specific areas of the body or patterns of the mind. Each series consists of four sessions, each lasting one hour. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per session.
Self-Leadership: Strengthening Leadership Effectiveness from the Inside Out - This four-part series of 90-minute online workshops is designed for those in either informal or formal leadership roles or aspiring leaders. Learn practical and proven approaches for building your resilience and self-leadership competencies, from the inside out. Each interactive session will include informative presentations, experiential exercises, personal reflections, and easy-to-apply tips designed to increase your skills and confidence as you support and lead others. Earn 250 Wellbeing Points per workshop.
The Whole Person Approach Series - In this series, we will explore widely relevant conditions and timely wellbeing topics through this comprehensive framework. Our facilitators are experts in their field who translate evidence-informed research into accessible information and actionable tools so you can apply what you learn into your daily life to enhance your wellbeing. Earn 250 Wellbeing Points per workshop.
HeART of Healing
Monthly Sound Baths - A sound bath is a full-body listening experience that calms the nervous system and invites deep relaxation. Focused on supporting mental health and wellbeing, sound baths are often combined with whole health practices such as journaling, mindful movement, and meditation. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points for attending a sound bath.