The IDEAS at DOM – HEaR Initiative hosted several wellness programs in Fall 2025, open to all WashU employees. In October, we collaborated with the Mindfulness Science & Practice, Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures, and Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies for Mindfulness Month 2025. Activities held on both the Danforth and Medicine campuses included:
- Breathe In, Breathe Out with Julian Lines
- Laughter Yoga with Eileen Wolfington
- Serene Strings Harp Music by Dr. Lisa Gilbert
- Drum Circle with Dr. Gladys Smith
- Resonant Rest led by Dr. Diana Parra Perez
- Compassion & Forgiveness with Lillian Cloud
- Caring for Self, Others, and Nature by Dr. Shirley Ashauer
In November and December, 10-minute therapeutic chair massages by Sheyenne Carter, LMT, provided relaxation for DOM employees. Additionally, we hosted a virtual workshop on Mindful Eating led by Meg Krejci, focusing on present-moment awareness to reduce stress.
The IDEAS at DOM HEaR Initiative is supported by a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.