HIH 203 - Mind Body Stress Reduction

Mindfulness is about paying attention without judgment to what is being presented to us in our lives. The core of this course will be mindfulness and meditation practices taught by a myriad of practitioners including renowned pioneers in the field Jon Kabat Zinn and Dr. Herbert Benson. Students will study the results of research that show benefits of practicing Mindfulness. Students will learn a variety of techniques increasing awareness around the stress response, relaxation response leading to the cultivation of a meaningful mindfulness meditation practice. After learning these practices, students will explore ways to integrate mindfulness into work, family, health, and relationships, particularly into teaching, nursing, social work, and counseling health professions building resilience and eliciting the relaxation response.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Holistic & Integrative Health