Creating Connections: An Introduction to the Alda Method

Virtual

Co-sponsored by the Mass General Research Institute and the Center for Faculty Development The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science’s Creating Connections program is a two-hour live, online workshop designed to help scientists and researchers learn to engage and inspire diverse audiences through effective communication, with a particular focus on virtual interactions. Participants will learn […]

Fun Fridays: Laughter Yoga

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with relaxing yogic breathing techniques to relieve stress, release endorphins and boost immune functioning. What starts as laughter exercises quickly turns into genuine laughter, enhancing social connection and positive emotions. No previous yoga […]

AK Lecture 8 w/ Drs. Zeina El-Chemali and Jin Hui Joo

Virtual

"Clinical and Educational Programs for the Underserved on Maintaining Brain Health" The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. This lecture was be given […]

Stepping Up: Men at MGH Who Re-define Family Success

Virtual

This was a panel discussion on couples navigating career choices. Drs. Thomas Byrne, Mark O’Connor and William Palmer, presented their respective stories, including the challenges and rewards that have resulted from their choice to support their wives’ careers. Then the panel answered questions from the audience. Panelists: Thomas N. Byrne, MD, Professor of Neurology and […]

Fun Fridays: Painting Demonstration with Patricia Nolan-Brown (Troods)

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Patricia Nolan-Brown, painted a sailboat scene using her favorite way to paint, which anyone can learn. She also demonstrated how painting can be a form of joyful meditation once you let go of expectations. Patricia Nolan-Brown, BA (aka […]

Fun Fridays: Spring into Fitness!

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Licensed physical therapists Isabella Sprague and Angela Stearns covered 30 minutes of upbeat exercise and injury prevention tips to get healthy and stay injury free this summer season. This Fun Friday class left participants feeling energized and informed […]

Fun Fridays: Composing a Melody

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Using her piano and examples of other artists, Joo walked the audience through the detailed process and several aspects of writing a melody like "Where to start?" and "What do I need to consider to make it work?" […]

Fun Fridays: Tae Kwon Do for All Ages and Lifestyles

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Tae Kwon Do is a fun and relaxing martial art that gives your mind a break from work and energizes your body. Ahmad taught self-defense and the proper form for Tae Kwon Do kicking and punching techniques - […]

Fun Fridays: Laughter Yoga

Virtual

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Laura led a Laughter Yoga session, which combines laughter exercises with relaxing yogic breathing techniques to relieve stress, release endorphins and boost immune functioning. What started as laughter exercises quickly turned into genuine laughter, enhancing social connection and […]

Faculty and Trainee Wellbeing: How to Expand Your Bandwidth from Your Locus of Control

Virtual

Provided by: Mass General Brigham and MGH Center for Faculty Development This webinar helped attendees to find a path to well-being by discussing the system factors that drive burnout in healthcare. It also identified factors in people's lives that are in their control as well as helped attendees create a specific action plan for areas […]

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