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FORT WORTH,
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, acting by
and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and THE MINDFUL PROJECT ("Vendor"), a
Texas domestic nonprofit corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each
individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Professional Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule; and
4. Exhibit C — Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A, B and C, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement
for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A, B or C and
the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall control.
1. Scope of Services. Vendor agrees to conduct a training class entitled "Survival Mindset:
Mindfulness Interventions for Law Enforcement" for law enforcement personnel. ("Services"). Exhibit
"A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be provided hereunder. Vendor will
perform the Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In
addition, Vendor will perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
rules, and regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and
conditions of this Agreement control. Vendor shall, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, be
allowed use of classroom 1134 at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Training Complex located at 511 W. Felix
Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76115 ("Premises") in providing the Services to both City and outside, non -City
law enforcement personnel.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the City's Assistant City Manager
("Effective Date") and shall expire one (1) year from that date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with
this Agreement. Buyer shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same
terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal periods, (each a "Renewal Term").
3. Compensation. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement
and Exhibit "B," — Price Schedule, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Total
compensation under this Agreement during any individual term will not exceed Twenty -Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000.00) annually. Vendor shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses
incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional
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costs for such services. City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this
Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-Abbronriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by Fort Worth City Council in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City
will notify Vendor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the
fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind
whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have
been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Oblisations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor shall return all City provided information or data to City in a machine-readable format or
other format deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third -party without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and as such all documents held or maintained by City may be subject to disclosure under the
Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked by Vendor as
Confidential or Proprietary, City shall promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of
Vendor to submit to the Texas Attorney General's Office reasons objecting to disclosure. A
determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office
of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Vendor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event
Vendor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
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identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers, and records, including, but not limited to all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give
Vendor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Indenendent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement and
not as agent, representative, or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
shall not apply as between City and its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor and Vendor's
officers, agents, employees, servants, vendors and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing
herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is
further understood that City shall in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or
any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from
City. Vendor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of
itself and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION -VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS, MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCTS OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR EMPLOYEES.
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8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR AGREES
TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
ACTION AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT,
TRADE MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM
CITY'S USE OF VENDOR'S SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS
AGREEMENT TO DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAY SHALL NOT APPLY IF CITY
MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG
AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR
ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, VENDOR SHALL HAVE
THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND
ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE
OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM; HOWEVER, CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT
TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS,
OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S INTERESTS, AND
CITY AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN THE EVENT
CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT
OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST
CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY SHALL
HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR
ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND
TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM; HOWEVER, VENDOR SHALL
FULLY PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH
CLAIM OR ACTION. CITY AGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE
OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY
RECEIVE RELATING THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S
ASSUMPTION OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES SHALL NOT ELIMINATE
VENDOR'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE
SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS HELD TO
INFRINGE AND THE USE THEREOF IS ENJOINED OR RESTRAINED, OR IF AS A
RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE SUCH USE IS MATERIALLY
ADVERSELY RESTRICTED, VENDOR SHALL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE: (A)
PROCURE FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION; (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION TO
MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT CITY'S AUTHORIZED USE OF THE
SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION; (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALLY SUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND
FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO CITY; OR (D) IF NONE OF
THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE TO VENDOR
TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT, AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR
BY CITY, SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MAY SEEK ANY AND ALL
REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY AT LAW OR IN EQUITY.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assigrunent, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Vendor by which the
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assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement. Vendor
and assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the
effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the sub vendor shall execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement by which the sub vendor shall agree
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement, as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
10.2 General Reauirements
(a) The commercial general liability policy shall name City as an additional
insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its
employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted
services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage shall be provided to City. A minimum of ten (10) days' notice
shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent
to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the address identified in
Section 13 below.
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(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will
also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City
notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, Vendor shall immediately
desist from, and correct, the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein exchanged, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBVENDORS, OR
SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO
INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants, or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other parry by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY: To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth
The Mindful Project
Attn: Assistant City Manager
Attn: Lauren Wessinger
100 Fort Worth Trail
PO Box 100124,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Fort Worth, TX 76185
Phone: 602-318-9142
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
14. Solicitation of Emvlovees. Neither City nor Vendor shall, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the
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foregoing, this provision shall not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general
solicitation or advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities by execution of this Agreement.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; materials or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any State; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Parry's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The form
of notice required by this section will be the same as Section 13.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the
scope of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or exhibits.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including its attached exhibits, contains the
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entire understanding and agreement between City and Vendor, including any assigns and or successors in
interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is
hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
24. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and each
counterpart shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
one and the same instrument.
25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor shall either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
26. Immigration and Nationalitv Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and establish appropriate procedures and
controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR OR VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS,
OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor.
27. Ownership of Work Product. City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation created, published, displayed, and/or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation, or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all right, title and interest in and to the
Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and all
other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration or instrument
of transfer, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto.
28. Signature Authoritv. Each person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement, and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
29. Change in Comvanv Name or Ownership. For the purpose of maintaining updated City
records, Vendor shall notify City's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or an
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address change. The president of Vendor or authorized official, must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, a copy of the board of directors'
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation may adversely impact future invoice payments.
30. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2271 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"
and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government
Code. To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing
this contract, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
31. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv Comuanies. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees
or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement by
signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the
City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of this Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. If
Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not
apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the
term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274
of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement Vendor certifies
that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not have a
practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during
the term of this Agreement.
33. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
William Johnson ( y6, 202516:12 CDT)
Name:
William Johnson
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Date:
05/06/2025
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
RobertRobert Al' Idredge(May 6, 202513:54 CDT)
Name:
Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
Title:
Executive Assistant Chief
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
By:
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Name:
Loraine Coleman
Title:
Administrative Services Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Hye Won Kim
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: (None Required)
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CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Lemon Plan Outline
S hours (One
Course Title
Mindfulness for Job -Related Stress anc T[me Allotted hour once a
Course Number.
Trauma (Hours): week for eight
weeks)
Instructor:
Lauren Wessinger Phone-, 602-318-9142
Instructor Email:
lauren c themindfulprojact.co
Instructional Aids:
Instructor workbook handout
Student Materials:
Water, pen
Prerequisite Experience/ None
Position of the Learners-.
Pa -tic pants will be able to define key terms in relation to stress and how it
impacts the brain and body and be able explain the importance of effective
Overall General
stress management to overall physical health, mental healthy and job
Course Goal(s):
performance. They will leave with a toolbox of mindfulness -based techniques
to mitigate the effects of chronic stress from daily job duties and highly
stressful events.
A. Course overview and purpose
B, Define mindfulness
G. define epigenetics and neuroplasticity and. relate both to stress.
D. Distinguish between domain -specific skills and domain -general skills
EE Define Window of Tolerance
P. Define stress and recite the stress equation
G. Identify personal trigger points of stress
H. Define general physiological symptoms of stress, and determine
personal symptoms
Learning
I. Relate stress and trauma to allostatic load.
Objectives: (List) J. Examine the impact of unintegrated stress.
K. Learn the importance of the Vacgus Nerve in overall health and
wellness
L. Define trauma, resilience, neuroception and resourcing
M. Differentiate between survival brain and thinking brain
N. Compare sympathetic nervous system to parasympathetic nervous
system.
0. Practice releasing stress from body and record physiological
symptoms of release.
P. Define emotion and hypervigilance
Q. Learn about the "second arrow'
Rt Describe 'resourcing"
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Space Required:
Requli-ed Equipment
S. Define what makes up someone s thoughts and thought patterns
T. Lear-- the acronym H.kL.T. and relate it to challengirg thoughts
U. Recognize catastrophizing and learn l,d- to divert with attention
control
V. Recognize the effectiveness of working with specific repetitive
phrases to settle -ncessa-t thinking
W_ Why it matters to barn -ow to work with pain, w)d why p,js^-ng i-
away isn'- t^,e answer
X Descailr4- ov. chronic pain, psychological disorders, physitai disease,
,)d tirol witi F.r� cOrne [gd
Y. De=i-e titra-ing and ocnculat ng
Z. Relate t-,e brea_h a••d stress-yrcles.
AA, Review neuroplayJc.ity a"(I relate -it to One C..ra•'d Canyon
BB_ List other techniques to mitigate the ell ects of chronic stress.
CC. List up to 10 w ndow widening aersona habits • ? )abits you'd
like.o stop
D. tx.}la n 1,e importance n= s e9p. Idp,)tify the steps to put in place
"or oetter quality sleep
FF. Fx[rla n eating for the pa-asVmpathetic nervous sys'te•n
FF. Expkin how resilience is forrripo 'r• r4lationship
GG. List the three -step process of bu ding res ence
I it List so.,•�es of support to keep iau with techniques ea•ned
II. 5ur•rrnarire how humans are vvireci to conner:t thrmigh Social and
ernotional contagion
JJ. Clearly identify personal reason to commit to mindfulness for stress
a-d trauma.
K_ Practice weekly assigned tech- clues as homework
LL. De -a foi r .different mindf I oreathing exercises.
MM. P•ar_ti. +� ten rn-rrrifulne-,_s-bAsENd strrsss "eductiOn t {hr*irji� fi.
Law Enforcement and
s� poort ncl staff Number of Students: 25
Classro fm space, cha'rs Teaching Lecture?, exper'ential anc.
a-d.aoles Methodology- group discusslors
PowerPoint Projector
VCR
Overhead Projector
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Dry-e-ase board I markers
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Sample forms / documents
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Assessment Method -,'Class discussion, question and response. -_;�.,ided in class applications
and exercises, and final assessment quiz
Date Prepared; Jar- 1.2'0'23 DateR"sad:
Prepared By; au -en Wessinger Remised By:
I{e(-lai-g the group in 27 o- less ;if nossihle) errnurages more active
Notes/Comments: particioat.on and group shari^g -xhp^ aporopria-e. Fart-cipants also
rray feel more comfortable asking ques-ions in the smalle- group.
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Instructor's Lesson Plan; Core Presentation
Introduction/Preparation (Student Motivation/Openiing Statement)
Participating in "Mindfulness -or ..ors -Belated Stress and Trauma" wi-h -he Mindful �Irojec- provides
an increase in health and quality o' li-e by target ng he ways in which chro-lc stress s managed in
the body and mind. Ultimately, eater participant learns ways to Bette, cope with traumatic and
stressful events as an ongoing life skill, so these events no longer 'take such a tall on overall healthy
and wel Iness.
Stress is not inherently bad, and in fact, healthy levels of stress are required for high performance.
However, experts now say 75-90% o' hur^an disease is due to untfr'atedchronic stress, Combines.
with work re ated traumas that all military and firs- •-es enders race, irtervention is required to
continue to care `or each individual and their qualiy of I to. Neuroscience shows t-at he healing of
each person contributes to a more effective team enui•cyn-lent. as viell as higher can-the-,'ou
p*-• fcxmanCe,
Presentation (implementation of Instruction and Course Details)
Module One - Introduction to Mindfulness (Pages 5-6 in workbook)
A. Course overview and purpose
1 What we're doing a•-ci , hy'? You W I learn over o,,r eic3ht weeks togethe- exactly
what Mindfuliness '::r ..o::-Related Stress arlc: T•aur-•a is. Each class is a .,F,.Mbi-atiun
of lecture and tcachi-g ,,.irh expo cntial practices t,)roughout. The experier-ia part
will get longer, anc the--_..ry_ ::art -mill get shorter as the weeks pmress,
This course is no- abo,.jt becomi,)q a meditation master and it's ^ot about doing
things t^it'll make you ose your edge. It's about. helping you take better care of
yoUrSelf. I"Ti here to teoc:h ai 0u: t'-e vwayS St' 55 and tramma affect your life and
yowr health, and inosl in ::r' y'I y',,4,,yl Ycni c: — do about it. Mird'ijlross practice
teaches the attentioral control, and the booty awareness needed to help you learn
to take care of yourself in a different way.
This course is like working out but for your -hind If you want ,o be fit, read'r9 F.
health magazine isn't going to do it- What does -t is repeating the exercises that
result in changes to your muscle mass, heart, connective tissue, ana bones. When
yc;k,r bady is strong it's more protected from inju•y. This is the same 'dea for wha-t
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we're doing here, building resilierce n t-e brain and nervous system in the ways
you'll learn in this course means faster recovery from psychological stress and
perhaps even protection from PTSD.
Before we def no mindfulness, I want to make it clear that this isn't sitting down to
meditate in the middle of a crisis. It's a comrm41) worry that you'll lose your edge.
You won't. These powerful practices can help you choose focus and intensity when
you need to, and de-escalation of yourself when you want to, Can you imagine that
level of both discipline and relief?
VVhatyou'II earn in this course isto be used between crises and between stressful
events. After tno times your adrenaline and cortisol has spiked, and the event has
passed. Over time and with practice you'll be able to harness the power to defuse
and de -stress when you want to.
Depending on your role here you might not be directly involved in crisis, but you
hear about it, you know about it_ It's called secondary trauma and i- still affects you_
There is also organizational stress, inter -personal stress, and the ways stress
manifests at home as a result of your work. Everyone has their own details, but the
common thread is how the stress and trauma live in and affect the body_ That's the
same for all of us because of our human neurobiology.
b, Define mindfulness.
1. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment in a certain way, non -
judgmentally. It's staying aware of what's happening in the moment, remaining
clear minded during chaos, steady in the body, and receptive to others.
Mindfulness helps make decisions based on moment -to -moment awareness rather
than out of reactivity.
2. mindful describes a state of mind. %ndfulness describes a set of techniques,
practices, and tools to help self -regulate intense emotion, stress, challenging
situations, and distraction. Mindfulness techniques help strengthen atte^t c7 ,al
control.
3, Mindfulness is like working out for the mind. Where attention is directed over an;-,
over matters and grows stronger. Just like training for a marathon, training in A gyre,
ortraining o^ the job, the -thoughts, habits, and actions that receive atten_Ior anc
focus strengthen, for better or worse.
C. Define epigenetics and neuroplasticity and relate both to stress_
1. Epigenetics means ":he contro above genetics" ano states that the genes passed
down at birth are not concrete, Env-ranmental influences, including but limited to
nutrition, stress, and emotions can modify genes_ These modified genes can be
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passed onto future genera.'Qrs, Today, roily 5`'�a c;f r.:anr;er and hear, disease':an be
D-tributed directly to hcrec'ty, with 95'k'v attrioute-c to cnvironrncntal factors. A
recer- study from pnys era^ Dean Orrish -even ed -hat just by changing Ciet and
lifestyle (including managing s ress) for 90 days, p-os.ate cancer patier;s switched
the activity of over 500 genes, many of which inhibited tur*gorforr-aliOl).
2_ Neu rop asticity s the cons -art rewiring of the brain throL,gh repeated experience -
Until the mi0-90sr the belief i,om -neuroscience was that after age 25 the adult brain
never changed_ Not only wAs -I,ei incorrect, brrL The oppnsitp is also true. The brain
never stops changing in response to experie^co, sensory np-t, body movement,
thought and emotion. The rocotition of any oxporionce -nakes it easier to do, and
harder not to do, r t- e future. Fvfr •y repeated experience -natters.
3_ Ep genet cs and neuroolasticity are pars cl processes_ No longer is wt true *hat
having a particular gone will produce a Dart cular behavior or disease_ What makes
a gene tum on or off is -epeated expe-ierce.
4_ One of the most common ep geretic changes -mm, chronic stress or traur~ a is n
immunity resulting in chronic inf animation in the brain and body_ And is THIS, for
example, that could cause a certain expressia-, to tir- en leadi^g to d sease.
5. Every exercise in this training can encourage ep"gwielic: c:hn• qEe; in a hercef vial
direction.
6_ The great news is that nothing in terms of neuroolastic ty and eoigenetics Is set n
stone,
D. Recognize the Windlow of Tolerance and distinguish its varying degrees and impacts.
1 _ The window of tolerance is a term used to describe the zone of nervous system
arousal in which a person can function most effectively_ When peocle are within this
zone, they are typically able to readily receive, process, and integrate i-formation
and :'herwise respo,)d io -hp demands of everyday life w'lhou �ruc h :� if culty.
2. A oerson's Wirdow of —ole-ante iswired mostly during cn dhood and narrows and
widensbased o-'f reoeated exoeriences, High stress jobs, untreated z n•onic stress
anti traurn2a usua y lead to a rigrrow window, Ext-c w3, spp( flc rrli nc�ln,lne5s
practices targeted to chronic stress, and healthy lifcstyle choices lead to a wider
window. The wider the window the better the porformarce during threat and
challenge and the more access to choice. It's the difference between being
responsive instead of reactive.
Narrow window, less resihem, suppression of ermotlo^; impulsive, frozen by stress,
wit -drawing or easily overwhe med, self-medica-ing wit- drugs a-d a conol,
i-pmory and attention issues, low hi n).,ni-y; livi^g wi-h a chronic health rx3nditin•)
;IBS, -cal issues, chronic fatigue, C issues, dlaoetos, skim conditlors)
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4, Wide window. easy •ecovery from stress and trauma, resilient, tolerant o=
uncertairty, flexible with difficult people, comfortable with change, ca^ vive a^d
rece ve social s_pport
5. Window of tolerance is not fixed and can be widened through training: the body
and mind to recover From stress and I-aurna regularly-
6- The three oamways to a narrow window are: adverse childhood experie-ces, shock
trauma, anc c-ro^,c stress and -e aticnol t-aurna in daily life. This course focuses on
the thirn r.ptF•wAy: chronic sireiN Prid rela-.ior•a lrauMn in daily ifp,
7. Why mina=u noss isn't onoug^ fo- hich stress ca-eers: -ligh stress jobs notoriously
load to -a-rower winaows. Atter.ioral cantrol to breathing and to .he body is the
first focus in classical mino'U ness practice. As<irq so-r,esne new to mindfulness
practice who has a potentially narrow window to s t for extended periods of time
foc-sirg on, breath, before they have-egulatoc ^ gh stress arousal in the body and
brain, can lean to a feeling a`intense overwnelm, his can increase the stress
respo•)se and the negative of - ects of stress.
8. Lead groin thro-gh Contact poi^ts Exercise and Mindfulness of Breath- (Reference
application phase II1.8.3. and III.G.4.)
E. Differentiate between domain -specific and domain -general skills
1. Dumain sped is skills are the sklls Vea'•,ed to do a Certain thine effectively. r• tits
case domain specific skills are what you learned to do you- jc•b.
2. Domain general skills are learningswe can categorize as life s< Is. Evey.hing you're
learning in this training will apply to work life, home life, health, acid •e ationships, It
applies *.o III wens of your life and wellness -
Module Two —Stress (Page 7-9 in workbook)
Define Stress and Recite thH $tress Equation.
1- Stress is the mind and body system mvbi z rg energy to respond to a threat or
challenge.
2, Stressor + Perce.otior 'nee rocep'ticinj of T-reat = Stress
3- Stressors and percept ors & stressors is d fferent from person to person. Two
people in ono sltUation could have comcrlotcly different reactions depending on
how wide eac- persor's winnow is. Much of scmeore's interpretation of stressors
and perceptio^ :f -hren-'s wiree: it and through repeated experience
over time.
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G. Identify personal trigger Points,
1. To w den the window of to lerance, there needs to be an understanding of how
body and mind work durinc stress anc which objects of attention help the survival
brain feel safe enough to twn on the recovery process.
2- Lead the group through the Stressor Salrs exercise and record answers on page b
of workbook. (Raferonco Application Phase III.A.1. and lead group through the
practice). Ask the group if there are any s.ressors they can workto remove or
imp,nvp$
H, Define interoeeption, and determine general physiological symptomr, of stress and
personal symptoms
Into rception is one of the lesser -known senses in the body and it means knowing
w,iat's oeing felt inside your body. It matters in this practice because if you know
what's happening inside yourbodyr you know if something needs to change- It's
never too late to develop the skill. You may have gone your whole life without
noticing was happening in your body and that's OK.
2, General physiological stress symptorr,s:
i, Faster breathing or tightness in chest
ii. Pounding heart
iii. Nausea or butterflies
iv- Cold skir,
v- Sweating
vi. Mz_�
yii, Anxi ;y or panic
viii- Goosebumps
ix. Raci-g thoughts
3. Lead grauo through Personal Stress Symptoms exercise, (Reference application
phase I ILA.2, and lead group through tha prectico).
I, Relate stress and trauma to allostatic load.
OrigirkaI y, dress wir)s n nsi9eked activated as a method of wrvival. If a tiger was
corning aftor sorneono, t-ney mobJnzed physically from stress hormones to get away
from the life -threatening situation. The physical act of running or fighting integrated
the stress horrTO--e9 through the body Oe; used them up), followed by resting and
recovering before venturing out again- This cornDloto recovery back to baseline
equilibrium with no ill effects is cal'ed a"ostas's.
Today, the stress response is activated by getting an overdue bi it the rail, a
sideways comment from a co L-ague, traffic, a social media post, on-tr,c-;ob daily
stressors, etc.
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3, Trauma car, cJr;.,, if during a streSS't, exF e.ri�rC;e 5qr^gone also per{; ve5 that
they're powerless, heloless,• or lacking co,,trol. -,auma is especially likely if any
de -a, s o the current -hrea- re ate to traumatic everts from earlier in life.
4. When stress is turned on but no- t- 'zed physically, the stress isn't turned of and
recovP-y Ln naseline doesn't happen. Stress turns i^io chronic stress when this
happens over and over and allostasis stops funct o^ ng. Without adequate recovery
arte- chronic stress and-rauma, the mind-oody system rer^ai^s in ar activated state.
4. Whorl A o0asis stops, load builds And accumulales, -.lip winc.ow narrows,
and symptoms of a narrow wi-dow start to develop.
J. Examine the impact of unintegrated stress
1. Recall allosLasis: trio process th.a- ^elps mobiIizethe appropriate, amount of energy
before, curing ano after a, stress=, even., then recover back to oase ne,
2_ Chronis stress hinders this recovery, and this builds allostatic load. As allostatic load
builds, nflamma- or nar<crs in the body rso and this negatively affects digestion,
growth and tissue repair,-eprod..ct'o a•-d storage of energy. It triggers changes in
the brain, immune sys-ern, ar,ci nPr,,ftu- systi•r,. When -he AMA, says 85% of all
disease in .he US is rodeo jr c^rvn c stress, this s why.
3. While immeclately after perceiving threat imm-nib s high (as the body prepares to
heal a wound), chronic stress that lasts longer 11•a•7 an hour rawrxp -rmriunily 4Q-70 .
4_ When someone hovers most c- the -ime nea, an activated stress state, any tt e
thing tips them over -heir threshold, thinking brain gets mpaired, they act aga nst
values a^d goals, and st•essful exper"ences ca^ more easily :urn into trauma. In this
s-ate, coping mecha^isms are usually present- wo•kaholism, proerast nation, sugar,
caffeine, alcohol, drugs, disordered eating, sleep issues, adrenaline -seeking
behaviors, and reliance on devices (social media addiction, video games late into
the night, etc).
K. Learn the Importance of the Vagus Nerve in overall health and wellness
1_ Vagus nerve is a cranial nenrc tha- -urs through every system and organ of the
body. It's the main nerve of you- parasympatnetic rervous system_ This system
c-untruls speciric body fund a^s such as your digesfor, hear: ate a^d irn-rune
sys-ern. These functions are ^vo untary, n1ea,, ng you ca^ t consciously co-trol
them_ The vagus nerve Is contra ling them, ane if vagus isn't funct c^ ng well due to
stress, you can see how whole body suffers
2_ 'I he vag,.s nerve system acts to counterbalar); � the f ght or f ght system and can
trigger a relaxation response in our body. t triggers ON you- OFF swish.
3. The rued cal community has found many expensive ways to help 5ti•nr_I121.e the
vIg..s r, Ve fo• people with PTO, epilepsy, treatment resistant opprE-ssion, and
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her conditions through what's Called electrical medicine, W,)at'S very exciting is
tha- t^ere are ways to connect with this nerve o^ our own_ 1- -olps the body
pro^7ote its own healing resources and recover back to a basellre autonomic
rec;LIla- or w -ere you're not out of control Wf-en sympat^,etic NS is in constant
vigilance i' ,vhi"las away at your health, every single syste-i of Resilience
builds when PNS and 5NS arc balanced.
d. Vagus s activated by turning head as it stretches the nerve, couple that with
ri+iurocpfiting safety for survival brain and year re moving into a parasympaknelic:
sate of lower stress.
5. 80 percont of vagus rove fibers are afferert or sensory nerves which moans tnat
they corT•rTi,J- _crate r-iessagies from your body back up to your central nervous
systerr. That means that when you move and breathe i,rto -here areas of the body,
you can irfluerce the functioning of yo..r vagus nerve.
6. Irreg0a•it es in -he vagus nerve can case tremenc;ous cist-ess in physical and
P• )otio-al health. I'^ys'cal consequences can 'ncluoe gastroes;p^ageal reflux
disease (GERD), irritaole bowel syneromc ( BS), nausea or vomitingr fainti^g,
r-igraines, ti^niais, auko'm^iune d'sorders, and seizures. Mental health
c:nsecueric:Qs incJvde fatigue, c,e,p-w;sinri. F,�anir_ attacks, or a classic altematic�n
be:woon feeling overwhelmed and shut down.
7_ Slowing down the exhalation is conside-ed -he most direct way to balance he
vagus nerve. This s e�pecia y effec;t ve when there is an er-ipnasis on emptying the
lu,)gs through -lie engagement of the diaphragm a^d addominal muscles. This also
provides a genJo massace to -he diges-ivo organs_ Emphaslzi^g a slow, long -honed
ex^alatiuri sti-nula:es nerve fibers in the lu^,r35 to initiate a relaxation respons-a.
8. Lead grou::� thro..gh the 1-2 Rn-io Breat^ rrg exercise (Reference application phase
III.CC.3. and lead) group through the (practice).
9. The eyes are-egulatec ❑y 12 ex-raoc,, ar muscles that ex-enc gown into the
sub0cc'F7ital''li nes 'ha' surround '11'e �,pper cerviral vertebrae. We can often see
in each other's eyes whether we feel stressed or relaxed_ This s because the
ext•aocular )erve endings have a direct zonnection to the vagus nerve. Eye
r• overnertts can increase blood flow to the v-Priporal artery and stimulate the vagus
nerve as t passes through the upper neck. Re axing the Ir iscles in the eyes
ongaiges air innate reflex ca ed -he oculoca-iliac -eflox (OCR) •wn,ch initiates a
parasympathetic respunse to slaw down the heart rate and ewer blood pressure.
We can also st rnu ate -he (OCR) wit,) gentle pressure on tl-c eyes, wh ch can have a
calla ng effect or true ryervous system. Lead group through Eye Pressure Exercise.
(Reference application phase III.B,Sr and lead group through the practice).
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Module Three —Trauma and Resilience (rages 1 13 in workbook)
L_ Define traumas, resilience, neuroception and resourcing
1. Trauma can occi� if-,Auring a stress`i experierce someone also perce-ves tnat
Lhi-y'•e powerless, hPI.�less, or Lacking control. Trauma is especially likely if any
de-ai s of the current -hreat relate to traumatic events from earlier in life.
2. Resilience is.he aoility .o recover back to'base'ne after stressiui even s, a^d.he
Flbil 'ly to stay risid ? the wimlow of'toIr-rwnr-.r' during s-ress. %POience is • sal A
buzzword no- a silve- bullet, but rathe- a constan. and active process .o be
practiced and learned.
3. Neuroception is an un[:ca ,sr, 0 1s process of the ancient structwe u the survival urair,
and is the process of rapicly scanning *he environment for opportunit cs, safety, or
pleasure, and threat, danger, or pain.
i. Survival bran isn't verbal, it's physical, six if it neurocepts threat in meo^e
who also has a narrow window, there is the potential for detrimental reactive
action, speech, a,,d thought. This leads to chronic stress and nflam-nat or i',
the body. However, someore trained in mindfulness who neu-ocep:s [treat
has the potential eventually to stay awake and aware, clear and ra-ior�) even
during high stress situa.ions_
When the survival brain neurocepts safety, that person is inside their
Window_ Hare, all branches of the nervous system can be accessed in well-
being mode_
Whe,, the survival brain neurcceo-s threaticha"enge, it moves ;nto defensive
mode. -Acre, ho—nones for i-n r,edia-e surwiva .are released. F rst the bony
releases adrenaline to increase hea•#ra:e and pu'np r-o•e hlooc to limbs,
increase breath rate to take it nore oxygen, and -increase gluc:c3sp for
energy_ Blood flow moves away from digestive syste-n ana away from skin to
decrease the chance that someone would bleed o..t from a tige• scratch,
vi-ferrinn, Ic the ancient reasr}ninth for the structures Of l UmAn cayyj-
Adrena ine also speeds ap blood clotting to enhance the change for survival
from injury. If there is st II t^-cat, t^c oody then releases cortisol which
provides more energy plws ir—moni,y shtart-terr^. Endorphins blunt pai•• ,arid
vasopressin regulates the cardiovascular sys-err- Stunted are the harmo,,cs
of crowth, reproduction, ana I^su In si-co norc of that masers to mrred ate
su-v val.
ii. NPU-ar_e ,-ing _safety can be clone with the Contact'n-rts exercise_
Neu-acev.inv safety means the survival brain has pe-ceivec tnat there is no
treat, that _he environment is safe, and that it can relax avhile rer-,airing
AIerl. In this state, mindfulness techniques can be safely practiced.
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Mindfulness corn bin ed with neurocepting safety and discharging stress
activation is the best combination overall for someone in a high stress career_
Talk therapy and counseling is importan- too, however, talk therapy only
works with the thinking brain (top -down). Until the survival brain neurocepts
safety {bottom-up}r healing will be hindered and delayed_
iii, Another way to neu-ocept safety is with the Look for Neutral Objects
Exercise (Refers nce a pplication phase 111, B.3. and lead group through the
pracdca).
1, 9-threat is still present, scanning the environment will still cause
survival brain to sense danger. In this case. a safer more neutral
exercise is Contact Points_
b1_ Differentiate between survival brain and thinking brain,
1 _ Simp fico for this #raining, the brain has two parts: the thinking brain and the
survival brain. When inside the Window of Tolerance, survival brain and thinking
brain work in tandem and in an allied relationship, This is ideal.
2_ Thinking brain is the newest part_ It produces conscious thinking and rational
thought_ It controls serf -awareness, ethics, group norms and language_ Thinking
brain is deliberate and contains 10CUSr explicit memory, and executive function.
3_ Survival brain is the oldest and lives deep in the back of the skull at the brain stem.
It's often called "reptilian brain" as itrs shared with mammals, reptiles, and fish_ It
controls circulation, appetite, sleep, reproductions among other th-Pgs. Itrs
involuntary and communicates nonverbally through message and sensations sent
through the body_ Ittums on stress arousal. The more the su v va brain learns
through repeated experience (such as getting triggered over and over by a certain
person, place or thing) the more it will generalise and inform future experiences
(meaning getting triggered gets easier and easier over time)_ Remembarr what is
focused on grows stronger, for better or worse.
4_ The thinking brain does not control the recovery process, and the survival brain,
won't discharge stress activation unless it feels safe and grounded_
N. Compare Sympathetic Nervous System to Parasympathetic Nervous Systern
1_ The autonomic nervous system (ANS) isths bridge between the survival brain and
the rest of the body. It has two parts;
a. Sympathetic nervous system (SNS) turns stress on.
b. Parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) turns stress off_
2. The P S N 5 contro Is th ree things.
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a. PSNS controls the "vagaI break,,, which allows quick adj.,st-nents to heart
rate and breath rate through exercise anti techniques, especially
mindfulness techniques. HRV balance, heart -rate variability, s the measure
of the health of this system. High HRV, high vagaI tone, rreans the brake is
working effectively_ Low HRV means vagal brake is removed and heartrate
has increased to enhance stress arousal. Because heart rate is affected, Iota
HRV over time - heart disease, high blood pressure and heart attack.
h_ PSNS controls recovery after stress arousal, it dampens.stress hormones for
=uh recovery.
c. PSNS controlsthe social engagement system: includes head, neck and eye
muscles to be able to look around and orient to physical environment, facial
muscles to be able to connect with other peoples voice and inner car
muscles to be ablo to communicate and listen.
d, Because PSNS is deeply involved with social engagement and recovery,
when strays arousal goes unmanaged oersonal and professional
relationships suffer.
e, Lead group through Vagal Tone Breathing (Reference application phase
III_G_3. and lead group -through the prarctice}_
0. Practice releasing stress from body and record physiological symptoms of release,
1, Recall stressor scale exereise results detailed in see tign 11,A,1.
2. Have the group identify what their unique stress activation symptoms are. Wrthout
knowledge of one's activation symptoms, none of the mindfulness techniques will
be effective in helping mitigate the effects of stress. (Reference Application Phase
Ill.A.2 and lead group through the practice).
3_ Instructor leaas a practice for the group asking them to focus on a mid -level
common trigger, haw it's felt in the body, and then how to come down from the
activation_ Practice the Ground and Release technique to integrate stress_
(Reference Application Phase III.B.2 and lead group through the practicae).
4. Part'dpants record o^ page 14 of the workbook what their personal physiological
signs of stress release are I was discovered in Ground and Release.
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Module Four— Challenging Emotions (Pages 14-15 in woftook)
P. Define emotion and hypervigilance
1 An emotion is a mental and physiological response to a sit-ation, •nood, or person.
J,,,i as stress is part of beirtig human, so is emotion. An err,otion is a chemical
Process associated with our body. Wa can't rise above this human element simply
by choosing to not feel as a way of life, Of course, one caveat is that in certain
situations it's necessary to rise above emotiorl, especially as a first resporider.over
time, emotion suppression breaks -the aIlyship between survival and thinking.
Emotion is there for us to interpret what's happening, emotion is what connects us
to our intuition, and to guide Lis toward action.
2_ Emotion is generated in the survival brain_ When the thinking brain overrides what
you're feeling with phrases like "you shouldn't fuel thatwayr this person has it so
rnuth worse, who are you to feel stressed, it's time to get over this, you need to be
stronger than this, etc- the survival brain will ne-urocept threat and turn on stress
hormones_ This repeated over time builds alIostasis and starts to narrow your
window. Thinking brain override migh- be required in -he short-term al owing you
to function ir7 Axtrr=rra events. However, habiwal emotion sup,5rpssin-- is linked with
increasca Irflam-nation, increased ch-onlc pain, heart disease, a-d Increases our
vulnerability -o cepression, anxiety, self- ^arm, and suicide_
?. Adc:ictive behavio•s help us mask o- numb intense emotion which is why emotion
suppression s tin<od to substance abuse, overeating, risk -taking, aggressive and
violent
4. The other side of the coin is survival brain hijacking. IR this scenario emotions would
drive b-ahavior almost completely_ Here it COLId lead to to -a inaction from being
completely rnrerwhelmod. or regrettable overreaction {ia, ehysical force), sending a
text you wish you didn't, snapping at someone, devastating them with your words.
High emotional activation lowers imp-Aw control and execvtive functioning.
S. Thinking brain eve rrise and survival brain hijacking take us outside our window. So,
what do we do? Remember what we're practicing is choice, agency, nervous system
flexibility, resilience, the ability to go big, small, and come back to CE-.rtEll r.
6_ It's been said that tha chemical cascade of hormones that we call a,) e-Iotio^ only
lasts 40 seconds and that after that we have choice, we can choose wha- happens
next. After that it moves into what we call mood. It'svery common to suppress
emotion for flat out fear of what's there. But if you're in a safe space and
experiencing strong arrot on, remember that this is simply a process of the body
and that because it's sur-ge of certain hormonesr ti-ere's no way it can last forever.
Emotion always dissipates. And in fact, what we p�.!s`i awayr what we push on we'rQ
energizingr so resisting emotion actually makes i- vorsist.
7. When you're experiencing strong emotion, first ask yourself can I be with this? If no,
then skillful avoidance is called for. Call a friend, workout, go on a walk_ If yes, it's
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rir;inq the wave. We talked auou` the way stress shows up in the body, emotion is
the same. Identify t^c ohysical component to disentangle yourself from the
s-oryl i n c .
8. What o`ten happens is a pa stern of suopressing emotion du•i- 9 the workday
followed by b g o--bursts of i-)ergy after work or lying awake at night
catastrcp^iz ng. Two sides of same co r- INQUIRY- Who gets the Best of you?
9. Lead group through 4-7-8 breatrti ng, (Reference Appllicadon Phase 111111.C.2. and
lead group through the practice)-
10-Viigilance exists on a co-t nuum fro-n not sing detail to hypervigilance. It's what
keeps you safe.
11. I-Nypervigilanee is a State when :he person is ,.sable .v relax due to corstan'tly
seeing lethality even when it doesn't exis-. 1-'s a ^ervous system state, and common
to get stuck there as'L'EO. Pypervigilaince is cat -magical ;cxtre-ne state) and
creates biochernical changes in the brain. Errotion can be extremely close to the
surface when sorreore, is stuck in hypervigilance.
Q. Learn about the "second arrow."
1- One of the rr,.as- c.-n1longirg asr)erts cif s-ross and traurra is the sPi, rnn arrow- The
first arrow is t'le t-, ng .hat happe-ed _hat was out o= our control. The second arrow
is all c= the metal and er^otional narrative tha. we layer on top -
Not only is the-e the pai- of .he stress r)r the trauma, but there's t-e ulemi-Iq of
ourselves for it, that in some way t-,� s ref ects badly or, —ie. %Vq must normalize that
being human doesn't mean be ng s.ro-g 100% of the t,me.
When going through somethr-cd.hat you might perceive as a weakness,, it's not
your fault and ;-Vs not even personal This is not a reflection of who you are. There's
a sense c= shame that can arise wren we are injured or sick or feeling vulnerable
emotionally.
2. Lead gawp through Mindfj Tess u` Emotions meditation. (Reference Applicatlon
(Phase MiI.IM. and lead group through the practice).
R. Describe "resourcing."
1. Resourcin{, is a park of t-e EIVIDR prutocol, and -t's usef 1 as a stan•-.alone
te&r,iq,.e, too, We use i; i^ trauma-ir•formeo mind;ulvess as we . Remi^CIS you Of
the too s you have and are learninc abort to ruse during stressful -imes. It g ves yOLJ
El se -se c- contro of what's happe- ng inside of you. Humans are hard-w-red :r
think of a rnerr•o•y and have -he bogy react and rev up and the er-otions a• se as if
the- t^ing is Ihaopcning again. It's our method of sjry val.-lowever, the same thi^g
holds true if you think of sorre.hinci soo.hinru, your body and emot o^al state will
respo-d in kind, All these s-,rkjutures of 't"e uody/mird systern a•e can a 4:}nlin..k,im.
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2, Lead the group through three types of resourcing. (Reference Application Phase
III.B.6. and lead group through the (practice).
Module Five —ChalIengiing Thoughts (Pages 16-17 iin workbook)
Define what makes up thought and thought patterns_
1. Thoughts are neurons firing i- tie Drab_ Mental formations created as a result of all
th.a. is experienced.hroug^ the senses, or perceived. All we've read, watched,
las'led. experienceo, what people ^ave.said -o us a:,r;mes together an[� t:realeS
what it feels ke to bo you.
2_ .Any repeated expe-ence can change func.ion and structure of brain. I^ t ally these
changes shove up as cha^cues in how (blood and oxygen flow, but over time they
show up as a shri^king or expanding of the actual gray matter of t•)e c3rair-. I his ,s
why repetition makes it easier to do it again and, it makes it harder to N0- cc it
again. Especia y nde- stress and fatigue.
3. Brain can he rewired without any inpu- from oc,isidQ world -"c:r,• rpnetitive th:ru h's
pattems or ropotitivc stiress activatlor_ Chronic worrers have this<er an-ygdalae,
which makes teem even more se-sltive to worry in the future. Essen-ia y oract sing
worry make us ,yeller at worryin ,.
4. Brain can be rewired from repet t ve thought, for be--er or worse sc this could he in
a oeneficial direction. Thought can have impact on tree 13ody. Load arouo through
Le. r^on Exec se so they can experience tie effect thought has on the oody.
(Reference Application Phase III.B.7. and lead group through the practice).
5_ A point to really make clear is that rn ndfulness practice isn't about gett ng rid o'
thoughts out to learn to live in relat'o^s^ip with our thoughts more se' fully, is
abOUt bung a -rave :3-"thUughi. If you are aware of your tho,,jghts, no mFa'.'er how
r-a^y there are or how busy mind feels, you're not complete y los- in them.
b. We aren't supoosed to be present a the time. If we were, we would be exha.,sted,
it lads too rruch energy, But Ibeinu :)regent never Is also exhausting, and takes :()o
r^uch energy because if we're not cresent, guess where we are: we'ro doing one of
4 things:
i, t^ nkiriq about ourselves
ii. t^ inking about someone else
iii.-ememberngthe pastr
iv. %vorryir9 about the future.
1. Mi,)dfu ness meditation is an effective way to reduce this brain activity, and t can
he p re=ocus the brain and keep the mind from wandering into stressful territory,
liKe reliving stressful past events_
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T. Learn the acronyrn H,A.L,T. and relate it to challenging thoughts
1- H.,4L-T. — Don't believe anything you think about yourself when you're hungry,
angry, lonely, or tired. When in these sates we are not resourced- When we are not
resourced, we eafly fall back i^to self -sabotaging lines of thinking about ourselves.
Keep the perspective that we do ^at need to believe all of our thoughts especially
when we are hungry, angry, lonely, ortired-
U, Recognize catastrophixing and learn how to divert with attention control
1. Negative thinking that spins out of cont roI and out of proportion to the reality of a
si-uation- A relatively modest error, disappointmeK or source of embarrassment (or
even the possibility of one) can sometimes become, in one's mind, a cause far
major 'car or despair= in short, a catas-rophe.
2_ This pat-orn of thinking can itself be destructive because unnecessary and persistent
worry ca- lead to heightened anxiety and depression.
3- Mindfulness can help pause the momentum of catastrophixingr noticing that it's
happening, and then you have the agency to choose to resource and gro..nd with
one of the tools or techniques.
4- Lead group through The Weather meditation. (Reference Application Phase III-B.8-
and lead group through the practice).
V. Recognize the effectiveness of working with specific repetitive phrases to settle
incessant thinking
1. "Real bu- not trua. r There is a simple phrase that has helps effectively to distance
yourself and get space from certain ruminating or painful lines of thinking. The
phrase is "Real but not true_" The thoug ht th at's happening is real because it's
happening, we don't want to diminish that experience however we can shake the
solidity of that thought a little by asking "but is this thought true?" Sometimes the
geestion of "is this true" can actually be answered bw I find si-nply offering the
inquiry back-o my own mind is enough to bring a li-1a space around a tight
thought so can find my way pack to presence.
2, "Right now, it's like this." We mistake much of life as permanent. This phrase helps
call the bluff on our minds capacity to think some thing is going to be one way
forever. It's an acknowledgmerrt that some-hing is challenging, and yet it's going to
change, Maybe the thing doesn't actua y change, but we know that no feeling is
final and that we are never exactly the same day today- Perhaps it's how we relale
to the challenge that changes.
It's also an acknowledgment when sor-1ething is really good, right now it's like this-
5oaking in a positive moment helps b ' d resilience. Our built-in negativity bias is
like Teflon in our brain for the good, it doesn't stick, while negativity sticks like
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Velcro We never forget the negative. It's somethi-q :hat we must canti-k.al y ol)sh
uo acai^st and choose differently on purpose as r}uch as possible_
Module Six —Chronic Pain (Pages 18-19 in workboold
W. Why it matters to learn haw to work with pain, and why pushing it away isn't the answer
1, lMindfu,ness i•, the west began at Universi,y of Massacnusetts Mec,ir.-F.l ._enter to
help cancer patients-mprove their relationship to chronic paint, thcrefeore mproving
quality of life_ The data and research from the last, 40 years shows _hat across a wide
spectrum of physical and mental health issues, inc udi-9 in healthy pop ations,
mindfulness improves psychological measures.
2_ Chronic gain is pain that lass anyw^cres from weeks to years is super common in
the United States, millions of people suffer from chronic pain today. And this
conversation (;an elm) app y'to every -;:ay pai-, (Maybe you have (pain that lasts week
or two weeks. Lca) today appl cs to t^,at -oo. 'Where chronic pail ce-s tricky is that
it starts to become par, of who we a•e cr ,5o vve think, It's exha+,st rg its fatiguing; it
can be traumatizing.
I Disassociating from pain is a qurvil:al lechni(JUP and should ulil ri-.ii rarely when your
life is under threat rare or in a s tuat on in your job or you just roue. gush the pain
away_ Because if it's how we regular y manage and lime with pain then it brings
seconda•y issues;
i_ A-- xiety (survival brain knows something is wrong but it isn't being
ad d-essed)
ii, Chronic Fatigue (survival brain holds the tension and thinking brain ignores,
using an enormous a nount of er eredy)
iii_ Nervous system less resilien- (coesr't Ream to move through and be with the
d iscom fort)
iv. More :>ain (what we resist persisist
v_ Lose touch with self (ignoring that -.he body sands signals that sor- e-.hing
neeas a-ention: heart, stDrra:-. spine, etc,)
X. Describe how chronic pair), psychological disorders, physical disease, and errnotions are
connected
Thera .s a 5tronri between suppressing emotion and chronic pa-,
RpSr?irc:h S g_,"stu than emotion is associated with high rates of h er
disease, autoirnimune disorcle-s, - cers, gastro nxstinal issues, anxiety, depression,
and actclres5io Wnether't s arge-, sadness, grief, or frustration, pushing those
feelinc35 aside ac::ua ly Iead5 to physical st-e55 on the uody. Studies show that
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holding in -eelings has a correlation to high cortisol - the horrra-e. •e eased in
response to stress - and that cortisol leads to lower immunity a^d tox c tninkina
pattc{^s.
Beca.se pain is a message you- bony is trying to send, and that message comes
thrc.ugh 1^e su^v-val brain, rerq,.; arly ignoring pain leads :o a -arrow window.
S.,ry val brain thinks thc�e is threat and think ng brain is ignoring the threat = stress
on the mi^,d-boat' systern.
Y. Define titrating and pendulating
1- Titrating: Focusing on small amounts o= pain at a t me to build uo tole-ance and
avoid becoming over•:rlTelrT•ed,
2. Pendulating: Involves sv; tchinp between resourcing and t tration, allowing a person
to move between a state V,_ stress and a state of cailm. This helps the body to regain
horreostasis - a state in which the oody's syste-ns are requ ated and work'ng in
balance.
3. Lead orouo through Body Scan and the Titrat ng?F'enculat ng practice. (Reference
Application Phase 111.0.9 & 10 and lead group through the practice).)
Z- Relate the breath and stress cycles.
1. During stress, respiratory muscles contract and breath -ate is faster and shal over. A
feeling of hyoenrentilation can occur. Cower oxygen leve s are perceived in the
brai,o as dress.
2. The feeling of not getting enough, air In t..m adds more stress a^d anxiety, and the
cycle conti-ues-
3. Awcareriess of this Cycle is key in re•rier^b+e-ir g -,o iitil-re r- ridful breathi-ig diri• g
stress-
4. Lead group through Tactical Breathirg, (Reference Application Phase 1114,1 and
lead group through the practice).)
Module Seven —Healthy Habits (Page 20 in workbook)
AA. Review neuroplasticity and relate it to the Grand Canyon
1. Habits {good ones and u ;c ores) take tir^ie to develop. Trey take time to undo- The
Grand Canyon was created v ver thousands of years by water t•ic< ing down a certain
natnway, turning into arroyos ind event�+ally a grand canyon. Using this metaphor,
the human brain is made up c- r-any canycns, or habitual ways a= perceiving,
think'rig, feeling resp-ondr(i and acting. Tf,ewse canyons have developed through
aver years and deea-den of repf-lition, and they make habits easlerto
go again, and harder not to, in the future-
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BB_ List other techniques to mitigate the effects of chronic stress_
1_ Get regular exercise, especially card ia ano sports to expend excess stress
hormones,
2_ Prioritize sleep.
3_ Learn what a healthy diet is for you and follow it.
4. Connect with your support system regularly,
5_ Limit exposure to news media and social media,
6_ Intimately k^ow the answer to =his question - "What do I do to settle my body?
7_ Add softness -o your life., moditat or, yoga (not hot power yoga), massacc, listen to
musiu w'th fern - ale voices, 5penC lime iri nature" "Ad tiMe With PeOf)1e w-1{7 make
you laugh, spend time with animals and if passible, spand time arou^d bab es.
$_ Work with asomatictharapist -for continued stress recovery suppert_
CC. List up to 10 window widening personal habits + 3 habits you'd like to stop
1. Lead group through exercise on page 20 of workbook. Give 5-7 -nin-tea fo- them to
Complete -
DID. Explain the importance of sloop and identify the steps to put in place for better sleep.
1. There ig r,o medical debate sleep is vital Lo your I -ea ,h. Sleep deprivation'.m ;re.ases
the risk of heart disease, cancer diabetes, Alzheimer"s, and hypertension by 45%.
2. Sleep is when the tissues of your body repair when any damage that's happened
from the day or the week arthe year starts to mend. The brain gets washed, and the
nervous systern finds refuge.
3. A National Institute of Justice study of the "Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Police
Performance" snowed;
i_ Sleep deprivation is comparable to excessive drinking_ Asleep deprivation
study found that not sleeping for 17 hours impaired a person's motor skills do
an extent equiva'ent .o hav rg an alcohol toxicity of 0.05 percent. Not
sleeping for 24 hours was ecuivalt-rrt to a toxicity level of 0.10 percent. This
level of deprivation would impair speech, balancer coordination, and mental
judgment_
ii, Sleep deprivation can cause work -related accidents. A study found that four
out of eight officers involved in on-the-job accidents and injuries were
impaired because of fatigue. Suctr accidents include automobile crashes that
were due to officers' impaired eye -hard cuordination and propensity to nod -
off behind the wheel_ Other work- relt,te.J 'r'juries come from accidents that
occur when officers have impaired Balance and coordination_
iii. Fatigued officers;
1 _ Use more sick leave.
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. Practice inaporo�riate uSe5 of force more frequently.
3_ Bacame involved in mare vehicle accidents.
4_ Experience more accidental injuries.
5. Have more difficulty dealing with community members and U.her lav,r
enforcement agencies.
6_ Have a higher likelihood of dying in the line of duty.
4. Despite the impact of fatigue, many officers continue to work double shifts, tripe
shifts and second jobs, Some work well over 1,000 hours of aver,.irT,} a year,
Excessive work with inadequate rest over a long period a: tirrc car •-hake officers
sleep deprived — 53 percent of officers report an average of 6.5 hours of sleep or
less.
S. Steps to put in placa for better sleep-.
i_ As cool and dark of a room as possib e_
ii, No meals three hours before bedtime
iii_ Alcohol may induce sleep initially, quality is low and the body straggles_
iv_ While you may not have the luxury of keeping the phone out of the bedroorn,
definitely do not use it for anything at all other than incoming calls.
v. If struggG-•y vv-th sleek, get serious about no blue light an hour before bed,
including iPads, and TV.
vi_ Its comrro- to feel t: ata sleep reset is needed_ It's that feeling that
sorneth i rm. ' 5 out of alig nme nt with s leep sched u les an d qu al ity of sl eep, Do
all of these thugs strictly for two weeks and see if it helps.
vii_ It can be c-a en rg to hold a lot of stress in the body, and then unwind
enough for goac, quality sleep. Revisit the list of things you tan do to increase
softness and Psil enee in your life and add mare of those in to your day to
help the body crocess stress_
EE, Explain eating for the parasympathetic nervous system,
1. Vb'I"en we are eating either d.straced or uncer stress, even 0 it's a healthy nourishing
rr�a , the body absorbs 40% less nl,t'ier--,w from -,he Food.
2. Yvu deserve to have a few minutes of quie to enjoy one or two meals per day_ Put
all eIevtronics aside, do a few 1.2 Ratio Breaths, chew slowly, and take your time_
3. Think about food in this way, how expensive is this meal to my body? Eating a super -
size McDonald's meal is going to cast a Iot of your body's -energy to process, may
leave you sluggish, map leave you feeling foggy and tired in the mind. It takes an
enormous amount of energy to process that kind of food. If you eat a balanced meal
of vegetables, protein, and a Garb for example, your body w)., ex- rnct fuel and it will
be easier to digest leaving you more energized for the rest o'thc cay_
4. Think 8CV20 with food, 8096 of the time can you eat for energy and vitality?
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Module Eight— Interacting with the World (Pages 21-25 in workbaglo
FF. Explain Ihow resilience is formed in relationship
1. The t`.uality of your rela-irr•sl•ips with other people influences how emotionally
iesilie-t you can be in the fa--e 4 f an emotional or physical crisis- In general, the
mn'e cLlaliy social support you can drop on from family and friends, the more
F exit gin;. r�5ilient you can b�-'ri ,I• ssful situations.
GG. List the three -step process of building resilience
1. Resi ence is built by growincl o,-er :o5 tive traits: compassion, presence, joy,
forgiveness, acceptance , -etc. The standard neuropsychology of learning
resilience (this is also the res lience counseling method) is three steps:
i. KNOW what you want to grow in yourself (this is the state such as
compassion, joy, presence)
ii. EXPERIENCE the state. This is where our mindfulness practice comes in. Be
present enough to your own life to knoww^yen you're experiencing the state.
W. TAKE IT IN, Internalize it- Soak it into your E.r)dy and mind so it siriks in.
Technically speaking, this is the moment *her the state changes :Fe *i-inq of
your brain. Pausing to take it in helps t anc nside of you instead) of just
rushing through the mor-ent and Ivtt' ~j it pass inrough,
1. How do yoj TAKE IT IN? Dl. -ation}Embody/Reward.
a. DURATION. Stay a few oreaths.
b. EMBODY. --eel it in yo,,, oody.
c. REWARD- Be aware o� ve-at feels good about it- How is this
rewarding to you?
2- The process as described above takes the state you KNOW you avant to grow in
yourself, and over ..••ram it to a TRAIT = becoming part of who you are
at the deepest levels of brain circLli.ry.
HH. List sources of support to keep up with techniques learned
1. It can be challenging .o co th s alore, espec.ally f :his is a big life change from
before. Who can you share your plans with? Who will care about your goals to take
care of yourself better? Is there a colleague at wor< yak. (:o.. d tag is an
accountability partner? Involve your sup .,c)-t 2ystem- It matters.
Summarize how humans are wired to connect through social and emotional contagion
1. All mammals share the same structure we c1^e brain. Thr..u91h this system
we attune to the emotional state of others. Rememocr neuroception? If you are
someone who is living in fight or flight reactivity all _he time, on a subconscious.
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nonverbal level of the people around yuu wi :ick up on that, and it will affect the
relationship over time.
2. The health of any team, whether it's a fa^7ily, a community outside of work, or team
on the job, is either strengtheneo o• wea<ened by the other members. Cleaning up
our s'de of the street, so to speak, tending to -he ways in which stress lives in the
body, and being aware of our emotional men -a lives matters- You've heard the
rreme" yaj are the result o= -he top five people you spend the most time with?"
I leis is F3TOVeh true by neurrxsc:oence.
3. Discuss how limbic resonance might apply on the job as well.
JJ. Clearly Identify pers4nol reason to commit t4 mindfulness for stress and trauma
1. Research shows treat anchorinv n-c an aspirat o•,), sometimes known as your "why,"
matters to the success of cc-nm tt -g to a now program-
2. Take a moment to close your eyes and ask yourself what this is about for you, Why
do you want to take care of yourself differs- I y, or why do you avant to add
mindfulness forjob related stress into your health routine? Write down the answer
and revisit it on the days that you want to quit„
KK. (Practice weekly assigned techniques as homework
1. Module 1
i. Contact Points (Reference III.E3.1.)
ii. Mindfulness of Breathin : (Reference III-C-4-)
2. Module 2
i, Eye Pressure Exercise (Reference III,CS,�I,j
H. 1-2 Ratio BreatKng (Reference III.C.:3.)
3. Module 3
i. Ground and Release stress activation (Reference 11,3.2.)
ii. Look for Neut,al or Pleasant Objects 11.8-1)
4. Module 4
i. 4-7-8 Breathi-9 (Reference'III.C.2.)
II. Mindfulness of t rma.ious {Rr?ferenr:i- II I.r3.h.)
iii. Remember to resource (Reference 111-13.5.;
5. Module 5
i T''^e 11MJ'eathe• r•reditatir.)n (Refere'nce III.f3.8„
ii. Jse a repetitive Tor cha cng rq thought pat -ern (Re-e crce II.B.7-)
6. Mc:dule G
i, Body scan (Reference III.13.9,)
ii. Vi,ating and Pendwiating for pain (Reference 111-13.10.)
7. Healthy H,aaits
i. Choose a technique or two to commit to mooring forward
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LL, 0eta11 f:.ur :: "gent mindful breathing exercises. (See application phase as referenced
below.)
1- Square P : 1)9 �Referencc 111.C-1-�
2. 4-7-8 13--.at - <¢=a-ence IIII.C.2.)
3. 1:2 Ratio Vici:f1 o,)e Breathing (Reference III-C-3-)
4- Mindfulness of Breathing (Reference 111-IC~-4.)
MM. 'betarill ten mindfulness -based stress reductfnin exercises. (See application phase as
referenced below.)
1. Contact'o nts Exercise (Refer -ice III-B-1.)
2. Cjro,,rd and Release (Reference 1 1,13„2.)
3- Look for Noutral Cbjccts exercise (Reference III.13.3.)
4- Eye Pressure Exc-c so ;Reference 111.13.4-)
5. Resou rci n ;Reference 1 1.13. 5.)
6- Mindf�. ness of Emotions (Deference
7_ Rape:i=ivc phrase for Incessant Thinking (Reference 111.13_7_)
8. The Weat,)er-ged'tation (Reference III. B.B.)
9_ Doc y 5t:a.. ;kRpfere-nr_e I11.B.9.)
10-Titrating and Pendula=ing ;Reference 111.13.10.)
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Illli, Application
A. Stressor scale exercise.
1- Stressor Scale exercise (Reference prewntaitien phase II-G.2.)
a. Each person makes a list of current stressors, and -ates them crl a scale from
1 to 10: 1 mild, 10 - extremely stressful, (Reference aresentation Dhase
II.J-2)
2- Stress Symptoms exercise (Refmonce presentation phase 11.0.2.)
b. On the same page where current stressors are recorded, each person writes
their awn physical stress signals.
B. Attenticnal control mindfulness -based stress reduction techniques.
1. Contact
- o-nts Exercise (Deference presentation phase II.D.B,)
a.
A fundame^tal mindfulness skill-
b.
Strengthens attentional control.
c.
Shows survival brain .hat everything is safe so it can grrrinc ano stabil ze.
d.
Helps get someone back in their window.
e.
Recovery from a stressful event is only possible when someone is inside their
window.
f,
See attac hr^ent for Krip-..
2. Ground and Release (Reference presentation phase II.0.3.)
a.
Resets the nervous system and produces a sense of calm after a stressful
event,
b.
Releases stress act -nation from the body-
c.
Every time the Ground and Release exercise is cornp eted, mind -body is
give- a eha-ce to recover back to baseline anc allustatic load `s reduced.
d,
Just as many stressful and traumatic experiences over time narrow the
window, repeated recovery experiences Ike this one widen the window-
e.
Utilize after a stressful event, or anyt me stress activation has been recently
exf.]F?r ienced-
f.
See attachment for scric+.-
3. Look for Neutral or Pleasan- Ocrjects (Reference presentation phase II.L3.)
a.
LRilire when experier(Jrir3 stress.
b.
To practice itr hten-iona y focus on neutral or pleasant sights or sounds in
the environmen-, instead of focusing on the trigger, helps send the signal to
the survival b-ain that it's safe,
c.
Head and eye movements can increase b nn1., flow zinc stimulate the vagus
nerve as it passes through the upper neck- This nitiates a parasympathetic
response to slaw da:r:n t-e -ea-t rate and lower blood pressure.
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d, Redirecting atte�lt'Q'11 utili7e's atteri-Jonal control to turn focus away from
threat and chaos.
4. Eye Pressure Exercise (Reference presentation phase I I.K.9'.)
a, Eye movements can increase clood flow to the vertebral artery and
stimulate the vagus nerve as it passes thrnugh the upper neck.
b. Relaxing the muscles in the eyes engages an i^nate reflex called the
oculocardiac reflex (OCR) which init a -es a pa•asfmpathetic response
to slaw down thE- heart rate and lower- blood pressure.
c. We can a so stirn-Date the (OCR) with gentle pressure can the ayes,
which can have a calming effect on the nervous system.
d, Relax y::,,r eyes by placin.9 the palms over the eyes and applying very
ligrrt prc::Sure.
e. Hold ;cr 30:o 63 _econds until you feel your body relax- You might notice a
sigh or a deep ureat•,, or your heart rate slowing down, Look for any of the
physiolog-ciil signs of parasympathetic rest and :igest activation.
S. Mindfulness of E-iot ons (Reference presentation phase ILQ.2.)
a. Sit tall, d unified: and relaxed. Close eyes, or fo- trauma informed practice
kerup eyr,.s opEiri gaze downward-
b. For erne rrinuto sit with the question "what cs here for me today?" How am I
feeling, what is happening for me emotionally, physically, mentally, etc.
c, Ask the question -can I be with this?" If so, try to locate what's being felt in
the body- But if not, resource back to your breathing, or your feat on the
ground-
d. Sit with the physical fee rg for a minute and then offer yourself a few silent
words of support. This could be a prayer, a wish, a word.
6- Resourcing (Reference presentation Phase II.R.2.)
a. Resourcingl, or the process of remembering and utilizing certain skills to
change how you feel, can include;
i. V61LIAI IZ4TI0N of a safe and comforting place
1. Humans are hard -wired to think of? me-nory and have the body
react and rev up and the e'-r u-ios ;rrise as if lhat Jiinrg is
happening again. It's our met -red of survival. However, the
same thing holds true if you t^ink of something soothing, your
vooy and emotional state will respond in kind,
ii. BELIEF- Examples.
1- My higher power (Gad, religion or spiritual beliefs) will carry me
through.
2- I'm a good person. I'm n strung person.
3- Things will get bette .
4, 1 am not alone.
5- Phrases, like " c3hr n.aw W% kf -his."
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iii, BACKUP, or a "wingman'
1- Somebody who you've been ab^e to rely on in the past who has
been supportive: a mentor or a -ric^d, somebod`y real or
imagined, living or dead, an ani-na o, K9, Your brain chemistry
changes when you shift your ells - fin toward focusing on this
person or animal wl,)o you arc going to consider your back up -
Knowing who that is for ycu is key.
IM. All the techniques you're leHmin_, •n II, is l aining,
7. Lemon Exercise (Reference presentation phase II.5.4.)
a- Relax back and close eyes. Between index finger and thumb -iolc an
iMF(3i•-ary slice of lemon up close toward face.
b. Using all senses experience 11-c slice of lemon- How does it look, smell, feel,
ano ut you squeeze it is there a sound?
c. Brine the lemon closer to your mouth and open your mouth a little as if you're
aboul In a bite. Hold tho lemon in anticipation and notice youf mouth
begin -o water as you think about the tart, sour sweet -aste-
S. The Weather meditation for working with challenging thounhts (Reference
Application Phase 11,11,114, and lead group through the practice) -
a. Seca script.
9- Body Scan (Reference Application Phase II.Y.3. and lead group through the
practice),
a. See scr pt
10- Titrate and Pendulate for Pain (Reference Application Phase II.Y,3. and lead
group through the practice).
a. See scr pt
C- Mindful breathing exercises
1. Tac.ica Breat- ng (Reference presentation phase II.Z4.)
a. Use to calm an overactive mind.
la, S'l in the Chair, cii9r•ified hLJ1 rel�x�±d, uncross leas and put fi t flat
on the floor, hands in lap, eyes closed, or eyes open but looking dow,)ward-
c. 1,)-ale count to 4, hold breath count to 4, exhale count to 4, pause daunt to
d. Stay with the count, or also choose to draw a mental box with the 4 coints.
C. ReDoa. 10 tim as.
f. Instructions are for seated practice, but this can be done anywhere, anyt-me.
2. 4-7-8 Breath (Reference presentation phase II.P.$.)
a. Lowe-s stress and arxicty.
b. S t upright i^ the chair, oigrified but relaxed, uncross legs and out feet-lat
or the rlonr, harxds in li;p, eyFs c- cased, or eyes open but Inncirg downwwc:-
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c, Inhale slowly Count to 4„ Max and hold the brut„, r.:uunt -o 7, slawly ex -ale
count to 8_
d. Repeat 5 times, or as many times as is needed to feel t^e-ervous
system/body/activation startlo relax.
e. Instructions, are for seated prar:tir~e, but this can be done anywhere, Ar y -rr,e.
3. Vaga Tone Breathing (Reference presentation phase IILK.B.)
a. Di-ectly tones the vagus nerve, helps improve HRV, and owers stress and
,3nxi -1y_
b. S t uprigh, r the chair, dignified but relaxed, uncross logs and out feet flat
on the floorr hands in lap, eyes closed, or eyes open but loolkirg downward_
c. in -ale to a count, exhale twice as long. For example. if inhale was 2, exhale is
4_ If nhale was 3r exhale is 6, and so on.
d. Repea. S times, or as nary ti-nes as is needed to feel the nervous
system/body/aCt vat ion start-o relax,
e. Instructions are for seated practice, but -his ca,) be done anywhere„ anytime.
4. Nli�dfulness of Breathi^g (Reference presentation phase II.D.8j
b. D Inified Z5a5ture
c. Fxnale an.] - tax shc.ul;.Frs; .arrrx, h-wi ds
d. Receive 3 4 full b-caths.o -1clp you sense where in you- bony y0a feel your
breath most vividly, or where it feels most pleasa-it
e. Let breath be natural, (unforced, body brepJiinci
f. Start to track hove the inhale feels, it's callea -he sensat o) of the inhaler and
track the sensation of the exhale
g. Where is your attention now?
h. Each time you notice your mind has wandered .-f T-wit's greatr you're doing it
right so continue to turn your attention toward you great- over and over. This
breath, this one and this one.
i. Mind wandering and knowing it. Breathing ano k,ri.,.-*i,'ig it.
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IV. Summary/ Review of Coume
A. Course overview and purpose
B. f3e=i-e'ninq,ulress
C_ Dc;i^c epicenctics, and ncuJoplasticity and relate both to 'stress.
D. Distncgu sr between domain-specidic skills and domain -general skills
E. Define Window of Tolerance
F. Dp%i^e stress and „eei° the stress pr�.�atit,n
G. Idonttty po^sonal trigger points of stress
H. De=i•-e general physiological symptoms of stress, and determine pe-sonal sy raptor-rs
I. Relate stress and traun,,a to allostatic load-
J. Exa- zinc the Impact o- un ^tecdra_od stress-
K. Loam the importance of the Vagas. Nerve in overall health and wellness
I , Define traUr- a, resilience, neuroception and rr sFJur i s�
M. Differentiate between survival terrain .and thinking brai^
N. Compare sympathetic nervoas system to parasyrrpa.hetic nervous system.
G, Practice releas�nq stress fro^i body a-d record physiological symptoms of release.
P. Define emotion and hypervigilanee
Q. Lear- about the "second arrow'
R. Describe 'resourcin^"
S, Define what wakes IJP s:ampola"s tlinugh-s arld thought pa"terr,s
T. Lear- t'he acronyrr H.A.L.T. and relate t to challeng rg ;houglhts
U, Recognize ca.astrop zlrg and learn how to divert with atten_ion control
V, Recoginire the workin_, ve'v, ypeciti(; reuetitive phrases to set,le incessant
thiniki•)g
W. Why it matters to learn -ow to work with pain, and why pushing it away isn't the answer
X Describe ••o:., chronic pain, psychological disorders, physical disease„ and emotions are
connected
Y. Define titrating and pendulating
Z. Relate the Brea-h a•-d stress cycles.
, Rpv'ew rpurrsfalasricity and relate it to t•-,e Cirn^d Canyon
BB. List other techniques to mitigate tr,,2 cf-'=s of chronic st-ess.
CC. List lip to 10 window widening persona habits • ? -obis you'd like to strap
DD, Fx:alain I••e iirnporlanc:p rY weep. Idp-.1if,,„ tl F s1+-f:, 1c3 p,JI in pla::N r:3r iJ tt quality
sleep
EE. Explain eating for the parasympathetic nervous syste-n
FF. Explain how resilience is formed -r, relationship
tGG_ List the three -strap process of bi ding resilience
HH. List sources of support to keep uo with techniques ea-^ed
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II Summarize how humans are wired to connect through social and ernationa ;,ontagip,•1
JJ. [Nearly identify personal reason to commit to mindfulness for stress and t,aurna.
KK. P-aLtice weekly assig-ed techniques as homework
ILL. De -a- four different mindt,,l oreathing exercises,
N1M. I' acticp tprl w-ndfulness-based stress rpduCtiOl) LPc,)rigLJ(aS.
V. Evaluation
Paricipants will demonstrate their understandi-gof the co-,cepts taight clu-ng :his block of
instrucl.ion through glass aiscrussior, practical auplica'tion, ano a virltten exam,
VI, Assessment(Test
Final cxa-1 s true/false- See exam attached.
VI1. Addenidllum: (If a written test is to be given, attach a blank copy of the test and the
test key. If a practical skills exam is conducted, attach a copy of the skulls exam
check sheet. If verbal question and answer or scenario role play used, attach a
description of the scenario role play to be used.)
See attachec
W I I I. RefiDrences
Kabat-Zi nn, 1. 0013) Full Catastrophe Living. 2nd ad- New York Bantam Books
Star,ley, E., (2014) Widen the Window. Ind ed. New York: Avery
Treleaven, D„ (2018)Traurrrr-Sensitive Mindfulness, New York : 10;. Nurtor• & [:{Ir-,pony. Wolfe, C„ and Serpa, J , (7015;- A. Clinician's C[uide try Ttei:: li ,c: r.li uct., •I,::,;s, hrv, -iarbirtgp• PAI 15..-11CIr ;' Inc,
Mena kern, R., (W17) My G'ar',rJr'•'i'dht• ..•'.. F-ardy. R�i:.dher..i "Ii-'A IlWay If) Mending C)L.ir Heart& and Bodim
Central RecoweryPress
Siegel, D., (2001) The developing Mind. The Guilford Press
Lipton, B.. 2005) The Biology of Belief. Hay House V.jh ishing
Palmer, A., (2011) Leadership Embodiment. Create :pate
Kirs&rran, E., (2014) Counseling Cops. The Gaililord Press
Colegrove, K., VJ20) Mindfulness for Warriors. Mang-- 'Llblishing Group
httpls:/Inii.olp.gov"topics!'articiestiimpact-sleiep-dep-i-ra: or -police -performance
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EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
Project Scope Statement
Project Title 5urvnral 2ti3indset :'ld=dfnlaess Interrentions for Lave Enforcement
Late February 22, 2O 5
Company Name The 11iudf+tl Project
Project Owner Laluen CLessinrr
Project Location Onsite FiG'PD, location TBD
Contact Phase 602-319-9142
Contact -Address PO Bon 100124, Fart W-osth, TX 76185
Scope of Work
Surviml Mindset : Mindfalnass Interventions for Lass Enforcement is yearlong cause.
• Initially, class meets in -person for eight weeks, once pet week for one honr. There is a
mbnst dq%tal component that snpports the program. Class can be lire streamed or
held over Zoom if client requests.
• After the eight creeks, class meets one month later, then quarterly to bring the coarse
to one year.
The cause takes participants through. the nenrobiology of suers and hove it affects the body,
wkr it matters to q sality of life to manage chronic stress, and how chronic stress and on -the -
jab tranma affect professional Lfe and perfonzaanoe at crork Most ,.mportaatly; they learn
hour to mitigate the effects of dailymear-and-teas suers and traumatic stress.
Classes are conducted in a r-onp setting and help officers snffering from acute stress.
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Prolie-ct Detiverables
Deliverables
• Participants will be able to define keg terms in relation to sttess and how it impacts
the brain and body.
• Particip nts will be able to explain the importance of effectire stress management to
overall physical health. mental health and job performance_
• Participants will receive and learn a toolbox of techniques to mitigate the effects of
chronic stress and trauma from daik job duties and highly stressful events.
Included in yearlong cotuse
• Eight (9) Week course for ap to 25 employees_
• Participants attend one (1) line class pet week-
* Fonz (4) follow-np classes throughout the remainder of the ,-ear_
• Recording of each session for participants mho miss live class_
• One (1) video on -demand class is released each week for eight (8) weeks-
* All wozkbooks and homework materials_
• One a,zdio recording permeels, eight ,$i total
• One email check -in per week frominstructor pfloviding gnidauoe.
• Emai1 access to lead instructor daring the crlrse.
• [opening and closing anonymons snrvey to gather data and determine efficacs of
iccm se.
• Assessment and eight -hour cerdficare of completion provided after hest eight
(8) weeks are completed
• Additional assessment and four-hour certificate of completion provided after
remaining gilarterly classes are completed.
Estirn-ated Crest
Program fee Cost per participant for yearlong omme $500
Up to 25 participants per cohort, total cost based of # aegistered
Total
1-1
51?,500
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* Up tv to entg-five (25) ,participants per cohort
# One free seat far erer7 ten (I ) paid
• Twenty C20) participant m„mmum will be bif ed
* "Ihe Mmdfril Pro)ect can lead as many cohorts as client regruests.
x FiftT percent (50N) of invoice mill be billed bollomiag first class, with remaining 50u, a billed
after initial eight week segment of classes has been completed
AppiO',d
Laluen ties + r
Feb... LT 25, 2425
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EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The Mindful Project
Attn: Lauren Wessinger
PO Box 100124
Fort Worth, TX 76185
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement,
amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been
properly executed by Vendor.
1. Name: r�
c,Jess
Position: -+0r-
S tore
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: ('e-n eSS
Si re of President / CEO
Other Title: ly- ec,� �1(C 0 r-
Date:
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