Presented by: Grace Rawlins, LMSW | Co-Chair, NASW-MI Mind-Body in Social Work Interest Group

Description

Pause. Take a breath break. Rest and recharge.

Thoughtful Thursday offers weekly breathwork practice and mindfulness activities for social workers in a welcoming virtual space designed to support reflection, grounding, connection, and emotional wellbeing.

Participants will gather each Thursday to engage in mindfulness-based learning, guided reflection, and gentle experiential practices intended to support both personal and professional growth.

Presented by NASW-MI Mind-Body in Social Work Interest Group Co-Chair, Grace Rawlins, LMSW.

Registration

Register via Zoom here:
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvkJq-XJy2DSNRZcx-ii8qJFvftzEdfilpFngfciQeTu83hcNWAV~AuHLrd33FNFp7OGh-vWglA7MMHvPfmMVcWiEQ5W7zLUUU97y6vK2f5zfog

Weekly Flow

1:00 – 1:10 PM
Welcome: Gather & Greet Check-In
(“I am…”)

1:10 – 1:15 PM
Decompress & Assess
Grounding breath and body scan
(“I feel…”)

1:15 – 1:30 PM
Mindful Exploration
Discussion and exploration of the week’s topic
(“I am learning…”)

1:30 – 1:40 PM
Mindful Moment
Mindfulness activity and experiential practice
(“I am growing…”)

1:40 – 1:50 PM
Reflection
Integrating the collective experience
(“I received…”)

1:50 – 2:00 PM
Creating Closure
Welcoming the rest of the week with warmth, intention setting, and check-out
(“I will…”)

Participation Information

Thoughtful Thursday aims to provide a low-pressure, safe space to learn and grow while connecting with others.

Unless otherwise specified, many experiences are intentionally designed with an open-flow structure. Participants are invited to engage in ways that feel supportive and comfortable to them. Examples include:

• Camera on or off participation
• No cold-calling unless a hand is raised
• Anonymous Q&A options
• Anonymous survey participation opportunities

Each session may vary in focus and experience, so participants are welcome to attend as consistently or flexibly as needed.

Important Note

This group/class/workshop is intended for mindfulness practice, awareness-building, education, and emotional wellbeing purposes only. Participation does not replace therapy, medical treatment, or clinical supervision.

Continuing Education

CEs will not be offered for every class. Select special sessions throughout the year may include continuing education opportunities.