AECOM is proud to offer a free mindfulness program through eM Life (eMindful). Mindfulness is being fully aware and in the present moment without judgment. Through practicing mindfulness, we learn to be more present in our daily lives – benefiting our relationships, emotional health and overall well-being.
September Events and Programming
Living Well with Chronic Pain – September 7
Living with chronic pain can sometimes be the only thing you can focus on throughout your day to day. Living Well With Chronic Pain will help you build new skills to manage the challenges of chronic pain and reduce the need for medication. It will also address the thoughts and behaviors that may be affecting your physical symptoms. Join us for Living Well with Chronic Pain, a 10-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Erin Sharaf starting September 7. Register
Navigating School Time Challenges In The Days Of Delta – September 8 and September 23
Many parents are struggling to remain calm and focus on the day-to-day challenges of family life while managing concerns about the upcoming school year. During this interactive webinar, parents will learn practical mindfulness-based tools and strategies that speak directly to these concerns. The webinar will include a discussion of communication strategies and coping skills that will work for different age groups from Pre-K to teens. Join us for Navigating School Time Challenges In The Days Of Delta taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Jenny Mills on September 8 and September 23. Register
Breaking Free From Bad Habits – September 9 or September 22
Bad habits often spring from an avoidance of what’s difficult. Over time we’ve developed certain habits to get away from stress. Freedom from these bad habits involves greater understanding of the cravings and urges that are associated with them. In this session, learn how to build emotional intelligence, acceptance and understand the underlying feelings that are driving these bad habits. We will also be cultivating a greater awareness of emotions and their influence on our thoughts. Join us for Breaking Free From Bad Habits taught by an expert mindfulness teacher on September 9and September 22. Register
Weight Balance for Life – September 13
Maintaining weight during times of stress or trying to lose weight can be a struggle. This program will help you build skills you need to maintain or reach a healthy weight and create healthy eating habits. Join us for Weight Balance for Life, a 20-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Alisha Aum starting on September 13. Register
QuitSmart Mindfully – September 14
Many people who use tobacco have trouble walking away from it for good, especially during times of stress and anxiety. The QuitSmart Mindfully program uses proven strategies to address cravings and habits of nicotine addiction. This is a 10-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Jim Austin starting on September 14. Register
Cultivating Compassion – September 17
It’s natural to extend kindness to others in times of hardship, but it’s not as easy to show self-compassion to ourselves. Through this program, you will build mindfulness skills and strategies that cultivate self-compassion and enhance your ability to foster positive relationships with others. Join us for Cultivating Compassion, a 3-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Marta Patterson starting on September 17th. Register
Social Eating & Holiday Weight Loss – September 17 or September 30
For many of us, restaurant eating and social eating is a barrier to losing or maintaining weight loss. In this program you will learn and explore strategies and skills based on the principles of mindfulness for losing weight, maintaining weight loss, and decreasing metabolic health problems. Join us for Social Eating & Holiday Weight Loss taught by an expert mindfulness teacher on September 17and September 30. Register
Mindfulness at Work – September 21
We’re always busy ‘doing’ but what would happen if we slowed down and applied mindfulness to our everyday life? Mindfulness at Work™ will help you lower stress and improve your health, happiness, sleep, and overall work performance through a dynamic experience based on your needs in the moment. Join us for Mindfulness at Work, a 10-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Elaine Smookler starting September 21. Register
Better Living With Diabetes – September 22
Managing diabetes can be challenging daily; going to the grocery store or ordering out can be stressful. This program will help you build skills around nutrition, movement, and mindset to help you cope with the challenges of diabetes and take control of your health. Join us for Better Living with Diabetes, a 4-session program taught by expert mindfulness teacher, Heather Nielsen starting on September 22. Register
Mindfully Overcoming Addictive Behaviors – September 22
Whether it’s scrolling for hours on social media, drinking a little too much with dinner, or habitually overeating, addiction can take many forms, and each one has its own set of obstacles to overcome. This program will help you take control of your addictive behaviors by learning to identify triggers, manage impulses and shift your mindset while building mindfulness skills and resources. Join us for Mindfully Overcoming Addictive Behaviors, a 10-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Mark Pirtle starting on September 22. Register
Skills to Thrive in Anxious Times – September 22
In times of change and uncertainty, it is easy to feel stressed and anxious, where it’s difficult to accomplish goals or to have a sense of purpose in our work and life. Skills to Thrive in Anxious Times program helps you to overcome worry and anxiety and to create more meaning and fulfillment at work and beyond. Join us for Skills to Thrive in Anxious Times, a 6-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Erin Sharaf starting on September 22. Register
Mindful Leadership Series – September 30
Managing shifting priorities in a constantly changing work environment is a common challenge facing leaders in the workplace. It will help you increase self-awareness and self-regulation, improve collaboration and problem-solving, cultivate an inclusive environment, and manage challenging situations with more grace and ease. Join us for The Mindful Leadership Series, a 6-session program taught by an expert mindfulness teacher, Kelly Barron on September 30. Register