Gratitude in Action (Session 2)

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Over the last 20 years the wealth of research supporting Mindfulness and Gratitude practices has been steadily rising but finding the right practice (and the time to do it) can feel daunting. 

This presentation reviews the most recent research supporting the benefits a daily gratitude practice and offers brief intervention tools that can have a profound impact on how your brain interprets the world. Focusing on the specific needs and experiences of our 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. Celebrate May Mental Health Month by taking an hour of out of your work week to learn more about how Gratitude can change your brain for the better!

In celebration of May Mental Health Month, please join us for an hour of your work day to:

• Learn about the recent research supporting the benefits of practicing Gratitude
• Explore the available options for creating a daily Gratitude practice
• Review common barriers to starting a new practice
• Create an individual plan for implementing a Gratitude practice
• Try out a few different ways of practicing Gratitude

Speaker Bio: Dr. Jessica Allanson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works for the UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, and 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.