June 2021 Luncheon: “Mental Wellness in Uncertain Times: Practical Tools and Tips”

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We are pleased to invite you to our June luncheon with Dr. Daisuke Fujisawa, Associate Professor of Medicine, Keio University, who will deliver a speech titled “Mental Wellness in Uncertain Times: Practical Tools and Tips”.

For the past year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption and uncertainty all around the world. Going through such unprecedented times can be distressing and take a toll on one’s mental health.
In this presentation for the SCCIJ, Dr. Fujisawa will share a few tips, based on positive psychology and mindfulness technics, to increase and maintain your mental wellness. This hands-on lecture will notably feature a few mental exercises that you can utilize in your daily life.

Date & Time:	Wednesday, June 30, 2021; 12:00-14:00
Venue:	Shangri-La Tokyo, Rooms “Conway 2&3”, 27F (MAP)
Entry Fee:	• Members: JPY 6,500, or 1 SCCIJ Voucher 2021 • Non-Members: JPY 8,000 *As tickets are limited due to social distancing measures, kindly be noted that SCCIJ members will be prioritized.*
Registration:	*Fully booked* (Deadline: June 24, 2021) No-shows/cancellations after the deadline will be charged in full. Please inform us of dietary restrictions if any.
Safety measures:	In order to ensure the safety of all participants in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shangri-La Tokyo has adopted precautionary measures, including social distancing, masks, and regular facilities disinfection. Please find the exhaustive list in this document, which we strongly encourage all our guests to read. In addition, please kindly be noted that tables will only accommodate 5 guests each, and that we ask participants to refrain from shaking hands. We thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you!
Inquiries:	By e-mail to info@sccij.jp

Biography of the Speaker:

Dr. Daisuke Fujisawa is a psychiatrist / clinical psychologist who specializes in mental health care of people with physical conditions. Recently he developed a program to cultivate mindfulness and compassion in health professionals, which is called the MaHALO program (Mindfulness for health professionals building resilience and compassion). The MaHALO program was demonstrated to reduce the stress and to raise the resilience of the participants.