Ancient cultures throughout the world have recognized that emotional vibrancy and well-being spring from a life lived in balance – a life with both energizing and calming activities – that emphasizes one's connection with community, nature, and the deepest self.  In such a context, we are strong and resilient, with the capacity to embrace and grow from pain and loss, which are natural processes of human life. In today’s society, we are often disconnected from the elements of a balanced life, making emotional wellness harder to achieve. When physical injury, interpersonal loss or chronic illness enters our lives, nurturing ourselves becomes especially challenging. Sometimes, there is a sense of losing one's deepest self, which may manifest as anxiety, depression or difficulty taking care of oneself.

This course brings together integrative mental health experts inspired by the wisdom of healing paradigms from around the world.  Speakers will explore and illuminate the multiple dimensions of emotional well-being and share practical methods of cultivating resilience and recovery in the face of changing stressors and evolving life narratives.