Mindful Break

November 16, 2026, 12:00 pm to 12:20 pm

Virtual

Join Licensed Psychologist and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.   

This session involves a psychologist-led 20 minute mindfulness meditation. We will practice attentional focused meditation, body scan, and compassionate friendliness practice. 

About your facilitator:  

Dr. Jan Klimas (he/him), PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, and former researcher at UBC Medicine. His work is grounded in motivational, mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches. He also specializes in experimental therapy for stress and burnout at Jan Klimas Psychology.

If you have any questions, please email lauren.lee@ubc.ca. 

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