An Introduction to Mindfulness for First Responders
With Dr. Jan Goss and Battalion Chief Ben Thompson
Date and time
Location
184 Oxmoor Ct
184 Oxmoor Court Birmingham, AL 35209About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
This class is an introduction to mindfulness meditation, a practice that cultivates present-moment awareness and can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Participants will learn basic mindfulness techniques, explore their personal experience of meditation, and discover how to integrate mindfulness into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
Mindfulness meditation is a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the present moment, without interpretation or judgment.
Mindfulness meditation is considered a secular and scientific technique, meaning it's not inherently tied to any religious belief or practice. It's a practice that can be adopted by anyone regardless of their faith, with the goal of improving mental and physical well-being.
Alabama First Responder Peer Support offers free, confidential support from first responders, for first responders to help confront the harsh realities that come with the profession. You can read more about the AFRPS on the website: http://www.afrps.com
Dr. Jan Goss is a mindfulness meditation coach from Lytham St. Anne’s, England. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Lancaster University. You can read more about Dr. Goss on her website: Drjangoss.com
Ben Thompson is a Battalion Chief with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service and a member of the Alabama First Responder Peer Support Network. As a meditation practitioner, Chief Thompson has personally experienced the benefits of a daily mindfulness practice.