Webinar: Cultivating Purpose in Uncertain Times

Apr 9, 2020 - 9:00AM to 10:00AM

During the immediate COVID-19 crisis, many of us are navigating fear, uncertainty, and change—remote work life, compromised streams of income, children at home all day, feelings of isolation and more. More than ever, we are being asked to adapt quickly to our changing situation.


Join this webinar for an exploration of how we can use purpose to guide us through these uncertain times. Learn more about the science of purpose and the skills to cultivate it for greater well-being, even during life’s most challenging moments.

What you can expect: Information, Guided Practices and Q&A specifically related to current experiences and feelings related to COVID-19.

Featuring an introduction from Dr. Richard Davidson, world-renowned neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW—Madison and Healthy Minds Innovations.

Presenters: Dr. Richard Davidson; Center for Healthy Minds scientist, Pelin Kesebir; Healthy Minds Innovations trainer, Stephanie Wagner; and HMI collaborator Jay Vidyarthi.

Co-hosted by Healthy Minds Innovations and the Center for Healthy Minds

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