WORKSHOP: The Physician’s Reset: Clinical Mindfulness & The Art of Tangible Creation

June 5, 2026, 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Learning Objective:

After attending this workshop, the participants will be able to:
  1. Identify at least two neurophysiological mechanisms (e.g., polyvagal response or amygdala inhibition) that occur during the "Science of the Pause".
  2. Demonstrate a synchronized "Breath-to-Stitch" cycle by completing 10 consecutive crochet stitches in a self-reported state of rhythmic focus.
  3. Construct one textured "Stress-Relief Square" using basic stitches (HDC or BLO) to serve as a physical grounding anchor.
  4. Formulate a personalized "30-Second Reset" plan to use their tactile square for stress regulation between patient encounters.
  5. Achieve a measurable reduction in self-reported tension or heart rate between the initial hour and the final 20-minute integration session.
1.Workshop Evaluation
Strongly Agree
Agree
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Strongly Disagree
The objectives of the workshop were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/ or knowledge
I gained new perspective on my current practice
The form provided for obtaining feedback worked well
The equipment/learning tools used in this workshop worked well to achieve the learning objectives
This workshop should be repeated at future meetings
2.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
3.Facilitator: Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam
Strongly Agree
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Was supportive in meeting the workshop objectives
Contributed to a positive workshop experience
4.Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Clavel
Strongly Agree
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Was supportive in meeting the workshop objectives
Contributed to a positive workshop experience
5.The workshop and instructor(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
6.Topic suggestions for future workshops
7.Other comments
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