Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. Rather than being seen as mystical practices from ancient Buddhism or esoteric philosophy, they are increasingly seen as technologies rooted in evidence from psychology and neuroscience. Mindfulness has become the basis for numerous therapeutic interventions, both as a treatment in healthcare and as a means of enhancing well-being and happiness. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience. Mindfulness is big business.
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De-Mystifying Mindfulness
Universiteit LeidenAbout this Course
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Understand popular conceptions and misconceptions about Mindfulness
Interpret your own experiences of Mindfulness practices
Evaluate the social and political significance of Mindfulness
Compare different psychological and therapeutic approaches to mindfulness
Skills you will gain
- Ethics
- Meditation
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness
- Philosophy
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to the course
Introduction to Mindfulness
Psychology of/& Mindfulness
Philosophy of/& Mindfulness
Reviews
- 5 stars84.50%
- 4 stars10.97%
- 3 stars2.06%
- 2 stars0.86%
- 1 star1.59%
TOP REVIEWS FROM DE-MYSTIFYING MINDFULNESS
Very detailed and comprehensive history and background of mindfulness. The different schools of thought and the approach to these different ways of providing midnfulness.
Thanks for the teachings!
This course was great! I may even be so bold as to say it's life changing. Chris Goto-Jones is an excellent person to navigate you through this course. Highly recommended. Enjoy!
This course has greatly enriched my life and helped me so much to find greater peace and gratitude in my life. The practices do require a lot of time, but are very worth it.
Worthwhile course, not only for the education through lectures which was great, but for the practical teachings and guided meditations which can help transform a life.
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