Mindfulness Meditation

Widely accepted, used, and studied within mainstream medicine, mindfulness meditation involves paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment. The health benefits of mindfulness meditation include improvements in dealing with stress, pain, and illness. Anyone can engage in this form of meditation, which places no emphasis on religious or faith practices.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe mindfulness meditation, including the health benefits of mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and the techniques and practices for mindfulness meditation.

Course Objectives:

1. Define mindfulness meditation.
2. Describe the seven key factors of the practice of mindfulness meditation.
3. Compare and contrast the seven characteristics of “doing” and “being.”
4. Identify mindfulness meditation myths.
5. Describe the health benefits of mindfulness meditation.
6. Examine mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
7. Describe the use of mindfulness meditation for psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders.
8. Discuss the benefits of mindfulness meditation when combined with goal management training (GMT) for substance abuse treatment.
9. Identify the elements of practicing a basic mindfulness meditation.
10. Practice the raisin and chocolate mindfulness meditations.