Mindfulness & Emotional Support
Join Dr. Loran Vocaturo for an insightful discussion on the practice of mindfulness and its connection to emotional health.
This session will help you understand what mindfulness is, what it is not and why it is beneficial for individuals and families who have been affected by cancer.
The following topics will be explored:
- Different types of stress and impact on health and well-being
- Mindfulness and its benefits
- How to develop mindfulness strategies to promote well-being
- Incorporating a mindfulness practice into daily life
Speaker: Loran Vocaturo, PhD
Vice President of Program Development and Education for Select Medical’s Specialty Hospitals
Dr. Vocaturo earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University and she is a board certified rehabilitation psychologist by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Vocaturo was Director of Psychology & Neuropsychology at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation from 2004-2011 and the Vice President for Program Development & Education for Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Division from 2011-2019. Dr. Vocaturo is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of PM&R at Rutgers – NJ Medical School and has presented nationally and internationally.