This course provides a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness. With interactive exercises to help students explore their own attitudes, mental habits and behaviors, Foundations of Mindfulness offers a pathway for living with more freedom, authenticity and ease. Featured components of the course include experiential exercises, guided meditations, personal reflection and interactive discussions.
This course is part of the Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization
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Course 1 of 3 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
What you will 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 will gain
- interoceptive techniques
- Basics of meditation
- Improved focus
Learner Career Outcomes
22%
started a new career after completing these courses
28%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 3 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
Rice University
Rice University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the U.S. and the top 100 in the world. Rice has highly respected schools of Architecture, Business, Continuing Studies, Engineering, Humanities, Music, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome to the Course
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 7 min), 3 readings
3 hours to complete
Learning to Pay Attention
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Understanding the Mind/Body Connection
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 54 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Exploring Your Inner Landscape
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 63 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
5 hours to complete
The Nuts and Bolts of Establishing a Practice
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 65 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars87.11%
- 4 stars9.66%
- 3 stars0.80%
- 2 stars1.28%
- 1 star1.12%
TOP REVIEWS FROM MINDFULNESS AND WELL-BEING: FOUNDATIONS
by WRAug 27, 2020
In four weeks you can move from someone who has never experienced mindfulness to someone who has a solid foundation to build a transformational practice. I highly recommend this course!!
by HKMar 22, 2022
It is The Best Course. I have learned not only about mindfulness but also so much about myself. Dr. Elizabeth Slator thank you so much for this course!
by MGJul 12, 2021
It was very easy to understand and follow. I can just imagine iuf this was in person. The instructor is inspiring and her calm demeanor really helped.
by GPApr 1, 2022
This is a very well done course, both theoretical and practical. It provides the tools to be able to practice Mindfulness in a simple way through the use of audiovisuals.
About the Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization
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.
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