Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Mindfulness: A Focus on Adolescents
The evidence base for mindfulness in education settings was considered. Simple mindfulness techniques were introduced and case studies of young people offered. The role of mindfulness in helping with anxiety, focus, exam stress, compassion and improving wellbeing was explored.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Julie Griffin
The University of Glasgow
Dr Mallika Punukollu
The University of Glasgow
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Learn about the skills for applying a variety of mindfulness techniques and practice that can be integrated into everyday life
- Become familiar with the growing evidence base relating to the application of mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing
- Cultivate an understanding of mindfulness skills to promote focused attention on thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, and to have greater awareness of how these impact our actions and emotion regulation.
- Recognise the value of acceptance, empathy, and compassion in mindfulness practice
Syllabus
- The application and evidence base for mindfulness in education settings
- Case studies of young people who have used mindfulness, and how it helped them
- Basic introduction to simple mindfulness techniques
- The role of mindfulness in helping with anxiety, focus, exam stress, compassion and improving wellbeing
Issued on 21st June 2022
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