About this Event
A Conversation on Focus, Mindfulness & Resilience
Join a licensed psychologist and TEDx speaker for Inside the Stressed Brain: How to Regain Control. Together, we’ll explore the building blocks of focus and wellbeing, and why they help some people bounce back from setbacks faster than others. Through short mindfulness and meditation activities and live audience experiments, you’ll gain simple, science-based ways to calm your body, steady your emotions, and meet the unexpected with more ease.
What We’ll Cover:
- The Building Blocks of Focus & Wellbeing - What science says helps some people recover from setbacks faster than others
- Mindfulness & Meditation in Practice - Short guided activities to calm your body and steady your emotions, no experience needed
- Live Audience Experiments - Hands-on demonstrations to discover what helps you feel genuinely happy and well
Whether you’re curious about the science of stress, looking for practical tools for everyday life, or simply wondering how to go with the flow when plans fall apart, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for what helps you feel your best.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.
This event is for experiential learning purposes only and is not a psychological service.
About The Speaker:
Dowon Choi Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, TEDx speaker, and assistant professor of school psychology at Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Choi’s research focuses on creativity, giftedness, and mindfulness. Through a private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Dr. Choi offers bilingual counseling in English and Korean, blending Western psychology with mindfulness rooted in Eastern traditions. While studying psychology, Dr. Choi performed music in Seoul’s Hongdae scene.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Event venue & nearby stays
Christies Sports Bar, 2817 Greenville, Dallas, United States
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