FSAP Presents: Gratitude in Action: How a Daily Practice Can Change Your Brain

The wealth of research supporting mindfulness and gratitude practices has been steadily rising over the last 20 years, but finding the right practice (and the time to do it) can sometimes feel daunting. This presentation reviews the most recent research supporting the benefits a daily gratitude practice, and offers brief intervention tools that can have an immense impact on how your brain interprets the world. Focusing on the needs and experiences of UCSF community, the recommendations discussed can be applied with support from technology, friends and family, and the organization itself. Whether you are looking to return to a previous practice or are curious about how to get started, this webinar is designed to support individuals in creating a personalized gratitude practice that works for them. 

Presenter: Jessica Allanson, Ph.D., FSAP Clinical Psychologist & Coordinator of Fellowship Training

Dr. Jessica Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing in the Bay Area for over a decade. She specializes in supporting health care workers, fellow providers, and organizational teams through education, self-discovery, and personal agency. Dr. Allanson works specifically with issues including career development, interpersonal relationships, substance use, grief and loss, healing from trauma, and personal/team transitions. Her passion for teaching coupled with a belief that small changes can create resounding positive impact result in a relational, empowering style of counseling and teaching. Dr. Allanson uses a combination of empirically validated behavioral techniques, honest self-inquiry, and light humor to support her clients in learning the best ways to effectively navigate their lives. Her goal is to support her clients in creating sustainable, fulfilling, and balanced lives for themselves.