Sign up for Search Inside Yourself training

In support of UBC’s commitment to workplace health and wellbeing, HR is bringing back a unique professional development opportunity for UBC Vancouver faculty and staff.

January 15, 2021

9:00a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Developed at Google and founded in neuroscience, Search Inside Yourself (SIY) is a training program that uses emotional intelligence and mindfulness to optimize performance, build leadership skills and increase wellbeing.

The interactive program includes:

• An introduction to the neuroscience supporting mindfulness and emotional intelligence
• Foundational exercises to focus attention, calm the mind and develop emotional awareness
• Practical workplace applications to support participants in greater self-awareness and enhanced ability to respond to stress and challenge more deliberately
• A highly interactive experience with 1/3 presentation and 2/3 hands-on exercises  
• Taught by SIY-certified instructors: Belinda Chiu and Tovi Scruggs

What previous participants reported in the post-training survey:

• 100% of participants would recommend the SIY program to a colleague
• Participants reported a 17% increase in self-awareness and 31% more participants reported that they feel that they can bounce back quickly after an emotionally challenging situation
• 88% of participants reported increased ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Registration deadline: January 6, 2020.

Cost: Free.

Spots are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Register now! 

For more information, including program benefits and what’s included in the cost of the program, visit the Search Inside Yourself webpage.