COA Members…
As part of the COA lunch and learn series, Sarah Hunter, provided a lecture on ‘Mindfulness’. A few folks reached out to Dr. Hunter immediately following the session for some additional resources. To that end, please see the message and some resources provided by Dr. Hunter.
Thank you,
S.B. (Steve) Ridout | Inspector
President, OPP Commissioned Officers’ Association
Phone: 705-434-1939 | Cell: 705-330-4763
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Hello,
Thank you for joining the COA Lunch and Learn. I am following up today with a few reminders and resources, and to invite you to pause and consider the take-aways.
A few key take-aways from our time together:
- Mindfulness is not about quietening the mind. It’s about paying attention, with attention. Noticing what is going on in the mind, without judgement.
- It’s a state of mind, a trait, and a practice.
- Like a muscle, it can be developed over time.
- Noticing you are on auto-pilot and redirecting you’re attention is the practice of mindfulness!
- The research is clear, small amounts can move the needle on wellbeing Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal
I’ve attached a list of great resources and a handout explaining three great beginner practices. I’m also sharing my top three favourite resources:
- A great conversation and podcast – Brené with Dr. Amishi Jha on Finding Focus and Owning Your Attention – Dare to Lead with Brené Brown | Podcast on Spotify
- Hit play on a recorded practice (I started my day with “feeling the breath” today).
- Explore the concept of self-compassion, or hit play on a Self-Compassion Exercise by Dr. Kristin Neff
After the session, Inspector Bednarczyk reached out with a resource available to all OPS, Goals Management Course: ops.abiliticbt.com/en-CA/programs/goal-management-training
In kindness,
Sarah Hunter (she/her), PhD.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Provincial Police Academy (PPA)
Strategic Research, Curriculum Design and Planning – Manager
C: 705-327-3519 | *: [email protected]