Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing how childhood experiences can shape your adulthood and learn some mindfulness practices that may help your quality of life.
Registration is required to attend, although you may choose to attend one or both sessions. Please note that we will not be recording or sharing the webinar content.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Session 1:
Adverse Childhood Experiences - the Science behind Trauma and Resilience
March 20 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
This webinar will cover the science behind toxic stress, findings from the Adverse Childhood Experience study, resiliency and the power of positive childhood experiences, and some practical steps everyone can take to support healthy individual and community resiliency.
Click the following link to download the resources list referenced during the webinar: SMOHIT_Crim ACE Resources - Mindfulness 2_06_25 webinar
Session 2:
Mindfulness 101
March 27 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
This webinar is designed to introduce mindfulness practices as a tool for well-being, the neuroscience behind why mindfulness works, and simple, calming breathing techniques and other mindfulness practices anyone can incorporate into their daily life. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, increase focus, or simply find more peace in your day, this program provides practical tools and techniques to help you get started with your own mindfulness practice.
Click here for the mindfulness resources shared during the webinar.
About your facilitator:
Elizabeth Wise, M.A., E-RYT
Elizabeth grew up in Flint, Michigan and is proud to call Flint and Genesee County her home. She graduated from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s degree in education and went on to the University of Chicago where she earned her master’s degree in clinical social work. Additionally, she holds a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute and is an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Master Trainer. Elizabeth worked as a social worker in the Chicago Public Schools and taught seventh and eighth grade English. Elizabeth has been co-chair of the Genesee County Human Trafficking Task force and was an active board member for the YWCA of Greater Flint for nine years, advocating for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Currently, she is a board member at Mott Children’s Health Center in Flint. Through her work with the Crim Foundation in Flint, Elizabeth teaches weekly mindfulness-based, mental well-being courses at the Genesee County Jail.
Elizabeth is a certified yoga instructor, with training in trauma informed yoga, prenatal yoga, and YogaEd. She loves cultivating awareness about the power of our mind and body to help heal ourselves. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
