FREE Virtual Event: Mindful Tech: Reclaiming Presence in a Digital World

Join us online to unplug, recharge, and find calm in the chaos of nonstop digital buzz!

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, our attention is constantly being fragmented. This presentation explores how mindfulness can help us navigate digital spaces with intention and balance. Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness, reduce tech-induced stress, and foster deeper connection with yourself and others.

By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the impact of digital habits on their overall well-being.
• Apply mindfulness techniques to reduce digital overwhelm and increase intentional tech use.
• Design personalized digital boundaries that support presence and productivity.
• Align messaging with wellness, mental health, and stigma reduction

Kate Dunn (she/her) holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Interdisciplinary Studies. She obtained her certification in Unified Mindfulness (2022) and has both taught and developed courses focused on Gender, EDI, Positive Psychology, and Digital Wellness. Her written work has been featured in the London School of Economics and Political Science, Gender & Society, Contemporary Sociology, and the Canadian Journal of Sociology. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of Positive Psychology and enhancing and fostering a culture of positive mental health within the community in which she lives and works. For more information, please visit: https://www.rootedinwellnesscanada.ca/Links to an external site.

Carla LaBella (she/her) is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH), the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS), and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information, visit carlalabella.caLinks to an external site.

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