HEU 1610 Mindful Meditation for Wellbeing

In this course, you'll explore mindfulness to enhance emotional intelligence, reduce anxiety, and boost self-awareness using the Koru method of instruction. Based on scientific evidence, it covers the impact of mindfulness on modern life. Through experiential learning, you'll gain tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance decision-making. This is a hands-on practical course of skill building. Coursework includes a guided ten minutes of on-your-own practice daily using the Koru app, journaling, and weekly in-person meetings for discussion. By the course's end, you'll have a strong mindfulness foundation for your well-being journey.

Credits

2 sh

Offered

• Fall
• Spring

1. The learner will explain the sources of mindfulness practices in both spiritual and secular forms and how mindfulness is becoming a mainstream activity both within individuals and organizations
2. The learner will describe mindfulness methods used in the United States and recognize appropriate applications for various personal and interpersonal situations
3. The learner will recognize the relationship between thoughts, feelings and emotions and apply that knowledge to gain more control over the thought-feeling cycle by recognizing, labeling and classifying thoughts
4. The learner will develop and practice skills for anxiety reduction and attention retention.
5. The learner will develop and practice the skill of deconstructing unhelpful emotions and cultivating helpful emotions.