Join over 7,000 Michiganders who have reduced their stress and enjoy life more

Provided in collaboration with West Virginia University Extension, Stress Less with Mindfulness introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.

Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.

By offering adults and seniors alternative ways of relating to everyday life experiences, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and events, Stress Less with Mindfulness teaches and encourages the use of mindfulness self-care skills to help one feel better and enjoy life more.

Find a Class Near You

May 13

Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Intro to HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)

May 13, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
May 14

Online Kinship Caregiver workshops: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

May 14, 2025 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7-8:30pm ET

Kinship Caregiver workshops are a free online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.
May 15

Mindful May: Building Resilience to Avoid Burnout

May 15, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

Building Resilience to Avoid Burnout helps participants recognize burnout symptoms and build resilience skills.
May 16

Lunch and Learn : Calming Down and De-stressing

May 16, 2025 12:00PM – 1:30PM Online via Zoom

This lesson includes ways to calm down during everyday anger and stress situations.
May 18

Changing Negative Self Talk : Burgess - Shadbush Burgess Nature Center

May 18, 2025 5:00PM – 6:00PM 4101 River Bends Dr., Shelby Twp, MI 48317

During this workshop participants will learn about the brain’s negativity bias and how it affects our response to stress.

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Not seeing an upcoming class in your area? Contact us at your county MSU Extension office for more information about this program in your area.

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