Certificate in Mindfulness

Course overview

Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the preset moment and is a key component in a wide variety of current, widely-recognized healing interventions. Neuroscientists are mapping how mindfulness training can change and improve brain health, and scholars are taking a fresh look at the nature of "self", emotion regulation, compassion, wisdom, and the far reaches of human potential. Mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety and improves health, improves personal and professional relationships, contributes to improved productivity in the workplace, leads to long-term health changes that result in fewer chronic illnesses, reduces demand on the health care system, and improves the quality of life. This certificate addresses how to support mindfulness in all areas of life. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and information to support individuals who wish to enhance their own well-being as well as health care professionals who wish to evolve in their profession, create new job opportunities for themselves in the exploding field of mindfulness, health promotion, lifestyle coaching, etc. The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe mindfulness, including the health benefits and the techniques and practices for mindfulness. Courses include: Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness and Happiness, Mindful Eating, Mindful Movement and Mindful Relationships.