Course Summary
This course explores the connection between mindfulness and integrative healthcare, providing learners with the tools to incorporate mindfulness practices into their healthcare practices and personal lives.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the benefits of mindfulness in healthcare
- Understand the connection between mindfulness and integrative healthcare
- Practice mindfulness techniques for personal and professional use
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Incorporate mindfulness practices into healthcare practices
- Assess the benefits of mindfulness in healthcare
- Develop a personal mindfulness practice
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work
- The Science of Well-Being
Related Education Paths
- Integrative Health and Medicine Certification
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Certification
Related Books
Description
By the end of this course, you will be able to assess when mindfulness may be helpful for your patients or clients, educate them about its potential benefits, and refer them to mindfulness programs and resources. To begin, you will explore what mindfulness is (and is not) through presentations and direct experience. You will also learn about the research supporting the benefits (and risks) of mindfulness for various conditions, as well as how to identify contraindications. Finally, you will learn about the benefits of this practice for you as a busy healthcare provider.
Knowledge
- Discuss the benefits of mindfulness as supported by research evidence, including potential impact on pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety.
- List contraindications, discuss how you would identify when they are present, and identify possible modifications to your recommendations.
- Identify programs and resources—both local in-person and online where you might refer patients.
- Discuss the benefits of mindfulness for you professionally, including reduced stress, enhanced focus, and emotional regulation.
Outline
- What Is Mindfulness?
- Introduction to this Course
- What Is Mindfulness--and What Isn't It?
- Ways to Practice
- Mindfulness in Daily Life
- Try These Daily Life Practices
- Why Meditate?
- How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation
- Guided Meditation - 5-Minute Awareness of Breath
- What is the State of the Evidence?
- How Mindfulness Works
- Benefits of Mindfulness
- Handout on Daily Life Practices
- Mindfulness Research Challenges
- Week 1 References
- How Was Your Daily Life Practice?
- Explore the Evidence Base
- Week 1 Quiz
- Assess if Mindfulness Would Be Beneficial
- Mindfulness for Pain Management
- Lisa Uses Mindfulness to Help with Chronic Pain
- Guided Meditation - Being Mindful of Pain
- Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression
- Guided Meditation - Being Mindful of Anxiety
- Mindfulness for Wellbeing
- Guided Meditation - Being Mindful of Wellbeing
- Cautions and Contraindications
- Pain Story - Veronica
- Anxiety Story - Joshua
- Wellbeing Story - Nolitha
- Cautions and Contraindications Handout
- Week 2 References and Resources
- Week 2 Quiz
- Getting Started
- Making the Recommendation
- Addressing Challenges
- Starting with Daily Life Practices
- Introducing the STOP Technique
- Watching Your Speech
- Using Guided Meditation
- 10-Minute Guided Meditation: Awareness of Body and Breath
- Adopt the Right Attitude
- How to Establish a Daily Practice
- STOP Technique Handout
- Simple Walking Practice Handout
- Sources for Guided Meditation
- What You Need to Meditate
- Online Resources and Apps
- Evaluating Online Resources
- Finding Local Resources
- Week 3 References and Resources
- Evaluating an App
- Peer Review Project
- Peer Project Overview
- Evaluate Use for Your Patients and Yourself
- Mindfulness in the Workplace
- How Providers Benefit from Mindfulness
- Ideas for Practice from Healthcare Providers
- Guided Meditation - Working with Residue
- Evaluating the Impact
- Call to Action!
- Examples from Practice
- How to Establish a Habit of Mindfulness
- Week 4 References and Resources
- Week 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the power of mindfulness in healthcare with this Coursera course. Read reviews from students who loved the practical approach to mindfulness and its positive impact on their wellbeing.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical application of mindfulness techniques to be incredibly helpful in improving their mental and physical health.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical approach to mindfulness
- Positive impact on mental and physical health
- Great instructor
- Engaging content
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some found the course material to be too basic
- Not enough focus on specific healthcare applications
- Lack of interaction with other students
- Limited opportunities for feedback
- Course could be more challenging
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