Join over 7,000 Michiganders who have reduced their stress and enjoy life more
Provided in collaboration with West Virginia University Extension, Stress Less with Mindfulness introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
By offering adults and seniors alternative ways of relating to everyday life experiences, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and events, Stress Less with Mindfulness teaches and encourages the use of mindfulness self-care skills to help one feel better and enjoy life more.
Find a Class Near You
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Apr 22
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Screen Time for Young Children
April 22, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Apr 23
Mindful Walking-Macomb Twp Senior Center
April 23, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM 51210 Alma Drive, Macomb, MI 48042
Mindful Walking introduces the benefits of slowing down with moment-to-moment awareness walking to connect body and mind and explores ways to ride out waves of strong emotions
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Apr 23
Maintaining Health in Challenging Times
April 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM ZOOM
Maintaining health during challenging times includes recognizing all the ways our health is being affected mentally, socially, and physically and finding ways to take action to assure optimal health.
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Apr 29
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Positive Discipline
April 29, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Apr 30
Calming Down and De-steressing : Shelby Twp Senior Center
April 30, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM 14975 21 Mile Road, Shelby Twp, MI 48315
Be Kind to Your Mind explores techniques to learn to be a detached observer of your thoughts using the power of acceptance and gratitude.
Not seeing an upcoming class in your area? Contact us at your county MSU Extension office for more information about this program in your area.
News
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Have a mindful Valentine’s Day by practicing self-love
Published on February 7, 2025
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Benefits of being outside
Published on January 27, 2025
Why spending time outside is good for our health. -
Is there a place for mindfulness in the workplace?
Published on January 27, 2025
Corporate leaders, researchers, practitioners and employees alike say “yes.” -
Need support for your new year’s wellness goals? Try MSU Extension’s new mindfulness resources
Published on January 21, 2025
MSU Extension’s newly launched Mindfulness for Better Living website features a wealth of information on stress reduction and mindfulness. -
Managing emotions during the holiday season
Published on December 2, 2024
Mindfulness techniques can help with high and low emotions brought on by the holiday season.