The modern world can be a source of excitement, growth, and impact. It also exacerbates painful feelings of stress, uncertainty, and overload.  In this workshop led by educator, lawyer, and author Dr. Tom Bussen, attendees learn scientifically validated techniques to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance compassion for others, particularly within a workplace and classroom setting.  

Participants to this dynamic and interactive workshop are empowered to transform stressors into opportunities for growth, to quiet the overactive mind and enhance focus and sleep quality, and to nurture greater compassion and altruism toward oneself and others. By integrating these evidence-based tools, participants gain actionable strategies to create healthier, more fulfilling lives, while fostering a thriving, productive environment in both professional and educational settings. Participants will:

• Gain a new perspective into the benefits of meditation, combining modern research with ancient wisdom

• Learn specific strategies to manage stress, making it a friend over an enemy

• Learn specific strategies to cultivate more compassion, and improve mood and relationships

• Practice individually and in groups, and begin to integrate these practices into your regular life

Dr. Thomas J. Bussen is an organizational behavioralist and author of four books, with a specialization in positive psychology, wellness, mindfulness, resilience, and compassion.  On sabbatical from Miami University in Ohio, an experienced meditator and Buddhist Chaplain-in-training, he has taught meditation and wellness strategies in the USA, India, Nigeria, Nepal, and Bhutan.

A former Peace Corps volunteer, he has taught for most of the last decade at leading universities in Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, and in the United States and has consulted for organizations ranging from the US State Department and Transparency International to private entities. He holds an MBA and a Juris Doctor (JD) in International and Comparative Law from St. Louis University, and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Florida.

Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.