Yesterday, Health Talk provided U of M students with some tips to keep their mind and body sound during finals week.

Earlier this week, the Center for Spirituality & Healing partnered with the Magrath Library and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to provide students with some much needed stress relief during finals week by bringing in therapy animals including 21 dogs and Woodstock, a therapy chicken.

This fun three-day event even garnered considerable media attention from the Minnesota Daily, WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV and the Twin Cities Daily Planet.

Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the featured speaker for the latest University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality & Healing Wellbeing Series presentation.

Fredrickson’s presentation, “The Science of Positivity”, will share evidence for the many effects of positive emotions, both in the moment and over time. According to Fredrickson, these effects trigger upward spirals toward a healthier, more vibrant and flourishing life.

Event details:

Who: Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.

What: Center for Spirituality & Healing Wellbeing Series, “The Science of Positivity”

When: Friday, September 28, 2012

3-4 p.m. Lecture

4-4:30 p.m. Q&A followed by reception

Where: Coffman Memorial Union Theater

The cost is $20 for the general public, free for University of Minnesota students and a 10% discount is available for UMAA/UMRA members.

To register please visit www.tickets.umn.edu

To view more presentations by Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., please follow the hyperlinks below:

The Positivity Ratio

Positive Emotions