What is Introduction to Mindfulness?
Introduction to Mindfulness is a 3-week, evidence -based course with (1) hour sessions designed to give students a taste of mindfulness practices to help enhance their well-being. It will also help to improve their awareness of self to help navigate through stressful and challenging situations.
What Can I Learn?
How to improve focus and awareness of feelings, sensations and emotions that arise on a regular basis
Help respond from a place of calmness, clarity and intention
Improved sense of well-being, steadiness and self-compassion
Key Concepts:
Session I- Paying attention, on Purpose, With Curiosity and Care
Session II- Perspective: Learning new ways of Being
Session III- Responding Skillfully
What are the Benefits?
Although student experiences and reasons for taking the course may differ, there are some benefits that can be achieved when fully present and engaged:
Raising awareness of emotions, reactions and responses
Creating a space to pause when a triggering situation arises
Cultivating a sense of well-being even when faced with life’s ups and downs
Improving our ability to respond skillfully and with intention
Who is the class for? Anyone who wants to learn new ways of being that will enhance their sense of self, those who wish to improve upon a current practice, and those who are new to the practice.
Led by Michelle Rogan, MBSR, MBCT