Courses :: Module, MINDFULNESS AND ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

	Overview
	This experiential module will introduce participants to the core practices, attitudinal foundations and theoretical constructs associated with Mindfulness as a support to their own developing mindfulness practice and a philosophical approach to adult development. The module will follow the core curriculum of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme, as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This module has elements of personal and conceptual development suitable for all students and supports a mindful and reflective approach to adult learning. The module will introduce participants to the core formal and informal mindfulness practices and their role in promoting human flourishing. Please note that participating in the module will require a high degree of commitment to experiential engagement both in class, home practice and reflection. Module Content: This module will offer participants an opportunity to develop skills and perspectives associated with Mindfulness as an approach to well-being in such a way that is directly applicable in their own personal and professional lives and contexts.

Overview

This experiential module will introduce participants to the core practices, attitudinal foundations and theoretical constructs associated with Mindfulness as a support to their own developing mindfulness practice and a philosophical approach to adult development. The module will follow the core curriculum of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme, as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This module has elements of personal and conceptual development suitable for all students and supports a mindful and reflective approach to adult learning. The module will introduce participants to the core formal and informal mindfulness practices and their role in promoting human flourishing. Please note that participating in the module will require a high degree of commitment to experiential engagement both in class, home practice and reflection.

Module Content: This module will offer participants an opportunity to develop skills and perspectives associated with Mindfulness as an approach to well-being in such a way that is directly applicable in their own personal and professional lives and contexts.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Be familiar with Mindfulness as a philosophical approach to adult development Understand Mindfulness as a vehicle for experiential learning Understand Mechanisms of Stress and the place of mindfulness in developing resources of self-care Practice Mindfulness as a constructive and empowering medium for relational skills Reflect on and critique their engagement with Mindfulness philosophy and practice

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Additional Reading
	Crane, R. (2017). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: The CBT distinctive features series. (W. Dryden, Ed.) 2nd Edition. London: Routledge. Feldman, C., Kuyken, W., & Segal, Z. V. (2019). Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology: London: Guilford Publications. Hanh, T. & Weare, K. (2017) Happy Teachers Change the World: A Gide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education, Berkeley, CA., Parallax Press Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living: How to cope with stress, pain and illness using mindfulness meditation. (2nd Edition). New York, NY: Bantam. Kabat-Zinn, J. (2011). Some reflections on the origins of MBSR, skillful means, and the trouble with maps. Contemporary Buddhism, 12 (1), 281–306 Santorelli, S. (1999). Heal thyself: Lessons on mindfulness in medicine. New York, NY: Bell Tower. Santorelli, SF., Kabat-Zinn, J., Blacker, M., Meleo-Meyer, F., & Koerbel, L. (eds) (2017). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Authorized Curriculum Guide. Center For Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Stress Reduction Clinic. Segal, Z.V., Williams, J.M.G., & Teasdale, J.D. (2013). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. 2nd Edition. New York: Guilford Press. Williams, M & Penman D. (2011). Mindfulness: Finding peace in a frantic world. London: Piatkus

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