This workshop is designed to equip college employees with somatic mindfulness techniques to navigate the high-pressure demands of academic and administrative environments. Somatic mindfulness integrates body-based awareness with mindfulness principles to foster self-regulation, reduce stress, and enhance focus. Tailored for a diverse audience of faculty, staff, and administrators, the workshop provides experiential learning through guided practices, brief theoretical grounding, and practical strategies for daily integration. The content is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and aligned with evidence-based practices, ensuring accessibility for participants with varying levels of familiarity with mindfulness. Presented by Charles Collom.

BC is committed to providing services, programs and events that are open and welcoming to all.  Reasonable Accommodations and sign language interpreters are available on request.  Registering early for professional development workshops and requesting accommodations 3-5 days in advance will help us provide seamless access. To request Sign Language Interpreter please indicate on the form and also submit your request directly to Michelle Begendik via email at mbegendi@bakersfieldcollege.edu or 661-369-8826 (video phone) 661-395-4296(voice). * For Faculty Sign Language Interpreters, please cc Rita Jones at rita.jones@bakersfieldcollege.edu (661)395 4977