Date: December 6, 2025
Location: AVIVA Premises, 80 Rue des Noisetiers, 37260 Monts
Admission: Free

Event Description:
In today’s fast-paced world, stress can negatively impact how we communicate with others. AVIVA’s Mindful Communication and Stress Reduction Workshop offers participants techniques to cultivate calmness, clarity, and compassion in their daily interactions.

Morning Introduction – The Connection Between Mindfulness and Communication:
The workshop begins with a presentation on the principles of mindfulness and its relevance to communication. Participants learn how being present and aware can improve listening, reduce reactive behaviors, and enhance empathy.

Guided Mindfulness Practices:
Attendees are guided through mindfulness exercises including breathing techniques, body scans, and meditation designed to reduce stress and increase focus. These practices prepare participants to engage in communication with greater patience and presence.

Interactive Session – Applying Mindfulness in Conversations:
This session involves role-playing and reflective exercises that encourage mindful speaking and listening. Participants practice pausing before responding, observing their emotional reactions, and choosing words consciously to foster understanding rather than conflict.

Group Discussion – Challenges and Benefits of Mindful Communication:
A facilitated discussion provides space to share personal experiences and challenges with mindful communication. The group explores ways to integrate these practices into family, work, and social settings.

Closing – Developing a Mindful Communication Plan:
The workshop concludes with each participant creating a personalized plan to incorporate mindfulness into their communication habits, supported by take-home resources and daily practice suggestions.

This free event is open to anyone interested in improving communication through mindfulness, offering tools for healthier relationships and reduced stress in everyday life.