April is designated as National Stress Awareness Month, and the CFI is pleased to host the inaugural Faculty Well-being Weeks. From April 6 to 17, this exciting collaborative effort provides all faculty with opportunities to focus on various components of well-being.
Partners: JMU Libraries, The Counseling Center, President’s Council on Health and Well-being, Balanced Dukes, CommonHealth, and Talent Development
Wednesday - April 15, 2026
Faculty and staff are welcome to join this workshop exploring mindfulness... through doodling! Mindfulness is the practice of staying in the present moment non-judgmentally. Join fellow faculty to discuss the essence of mindfulness and find new ways to practice—through doodling! This workshop will include experiential activities with different doodling exercises you can take with you to practice anytime, anywhere, with nothing but a pen and a piece of paper. All art supplies will be provided!
In partnership with the Counseling Center
Program Outcomes
- Identifying the components of mindfulness
- Investigating different strategies for implementing mindfulness
- Implementing experiential art techniques for applying mindfulness
- Applying relaxation techniques to reduce tension
Facilitator: Karla Kale, Counseling Center
Genre: Workshop
Location: Student Success Center 4049
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Register by Tuesday, April 14, at 11:59 p.m.
Registration Information
Please refer to the Faculty Well-being Weeks website for the full weeks' details and schedule.
Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.
For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events web page, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.
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If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline, email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.