The goal of the Specialization is to showcase the ways in which the practice of mindfulness is an effective means of enhancing and maintaining optimal health and overall well-being that can be implemented in every aspect of daily living. The intention of the Specialization is to supply learners with practical tools to support thriving in life. Each course will feature mindfulness practices, directions for implementation and application, experiential exercises and reflection opportunities.
Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization
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Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization
Dive in to the practice of mindfulness. Explore the theory and methods of mindfulness that aim to increase your awareness and decrease suffering.
Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Slator
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4.9
(310 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
The theory and impact of mindfulness practice
The tools and methods to incorporate this practice into your life
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Resilience
- Relationship Building
- Self-Awareness
- Interpersonal Communications
- Behavioral Health
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Mental Health
- Empathy
- Cognitive flexibility
- Positivity
- Personal Development
- Stress Management
- Growth Mindedness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mindfulness
- Compassion
- Persistence
- Communication
- Mental Concentration
- Social Justice
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Key mindfulness concepts and practices that support the ability to use attention in an enhanced way.
Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.
Guidance for enhancing resilience, with specific regard to opening to and accepting a wide range of emotion.
How to take the benefits that come from regular meditation and integrate them into daily life, as well as establishing a regular meditation routine.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Cognitive flexibility
Category: Stress Management
Category: Persistence
Category: Mental Health
Category: Mental Concentration
Category: Personal Development
Category: Resilience
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
What you'll learn
Increase capacity for attentional control, sustained focus and presence.
Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.
Cultivate compassion for self and others
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Stress Management
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Resilience
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Positivity
Category: Personal Development
Category: Mental Health
Category: Behavioral Health
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Compassion
Category: Empathy
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Communication
Category: Mental Concentration
Category: Personal Development
Category: Social Justice
Category: Stress Management
Category: Interpersonal Communications
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Frequently asked questions
Each of the three courses were designed with four weekly segments with each containing approximately five hours of engagement between the lecture videos, meditations, readings, and weekly activities.
It is recommended to take the Foundation course first, Living with Balance and Ease second, and finally Peace in Peace Out.
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