Mickie Brown, RN, HN-BC

Krishna Dholakia, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, RYT

Jeffrey Zahn, MD

 

 

During these stressful times, understanding the physiology of stress and scientifically proven coping practices can be the key to enhancing resilience. Join our panel of experts: Mickie Brown, Krishna Dholakia, and Jeffrey Zahn as they explore topics, including:

The webinar is part of the VOICES Coronavirus Response Program. Registration is required, and is free and open to the public. Register Here.

 

Mickie Brown is a Clinical Manager for Education, Mindfulness and Patient Well-Being at the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health and the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Mickie's commitment to caring and her drive to alleviate distress of her WTC patients, motivated her to explore and learn Mind Body therapies. In 2007, Mickie became certified in Mind Body Medicine. She continued her training in Mindfulness at University of MA and Brown University, and is a teacher of the evidence-based program "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction." Currently, Mickie teaches Mindfulness programs for employees and faculty of the Mount Sinai Health System.

 

Krishna is a Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, and 500+ hr Certified Yoga and Prenatal Yoga Teacher. She has worked in the health and wellness field for over 12 years and uses a holistic model to help her clients feel more connected to their nutrition and lifestyle. Krishna has experience working in the clinical outpatient setting, and is currently working for a non-profit managing their health education program where she contributes health content to e-learning courses and speaks at wellness conferences. Krishna's private practice offers an integrated approach that includes nutrition therapy, counseling, mindfulness, and yoga.

 

Jeffrey Zahn, MD, is an Obstetric Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai in New York City. In 2014, he published Choose Happiness! A Guide to Practical Perspectivism and Happy Daily Living, describing Practical Perspectivism. Most recently, Jeffrey has been pursuing studies in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, has become a Mindfulness Educator and Meditation Facilitator, and has initiated novel research on "Mindfulness Rounds", a program to bring Mindfulness education and practices to healthcare workers to reduce staff stress and improve patient outcomes.

 

This webinar series is made possible thanks to the generous support
from the First County Bank Foundation.

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