LIVE: Laughter Yoga PDO

Have you heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine"? Laughter yoga combines the exercise of laughter with deep breathing techniques to support well-being. Join the Employee Assistance Program for this 30-minute session to introduce the practice of laughter yoga. Participants will gain the benefits of real laughter by practicing voluntary laughter techniques. Register on PDO Course # 92868. 

Recorded: Sound Meditation

Relax at your leisure with Sound Meditation. Also known as a “Sound Bath” or “Sound Immersion, ” it’s any form of sound involving metal singing bowls, percussion, chimes, gongs, tuning forks, crystal bowls, intoning, voice, and/or chanting to create a soundscape in which to be able to meditate. During this recording, you will experience sounds and tunes produced by the instructor using the various instruments listed above. Sound immersions can be very calming and quite relaxing!  To prepare, bring a thick yoga mat or blanket, pillows, and anything you need to feel comfortable to lay down. Headphones are optional. View the flyer to learn more. The recording will be available until Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

Recorded: Reflective Listening

Sometimes during a conversation we spend more time preparing for what we will communicate next rather than fully paying attention to what the other person is telling us. Watch this five-minute YouTube video (subtitles/closed captions available) from The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) to learn reflective listening strategies today.

Consider how you can incorporate reflective listening skills in writing, email, signing, texting, and other forms of communication.

Need more support with navigating conflict? Check out the MCPS Employee Assistance Program's Dispute Resolution Program Brochure for information on no-cost and confidential mediation.