This course is part of the Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization

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Dr. Elizabeth Slator

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Mindfulness and Well-being SpecializationRice University

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The purpose of this course is to introduce mindfulness as a robust tool for spiritual development. Highlighting its rich traditional roots, the course explores the capacity of mindfulness to expand understanding about the nature of human consciousness and facilitate certain transcendent emotional experiences, including awe, wonder and flow. Designed for practical application, the course includes a variety of meditations, reflective exercises and activities to help make the material personally meaningful and is the culmination of a specialization created to promote holistic well-being through the practice of mindfulness.

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Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization

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Approx. 25 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization

Beginner Level

Learners from any background can benefit from taking this course!

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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Dr. Elizabeth Slator

Associate Director

Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Department

100,109 Learners

3 Courses

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Welcome to the Course!

Hello, and welcome to Peace In, Peace Out! In this introductory section, you'll be hearing more about what you can expect to learn in this course, as well as a little bit about me--your instructor! There's also an opportunity for YOU to introduce yourself, which I hope you take the time to do! All in all, you should finish this pre-module with just enough info to know what you've gotten yourself into, and who you've gotten into it with. 😊

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 8 min), 3 readings

6 hours to complete

Week One: Universal Truths

6 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 85 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Week Two: Nature, Spirituality and Mindfulness

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 58 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Intro: Big, Full Life3mGet "Out "to Go "In"8mLife is Awesome!7mRediscovering Playfulness7mWrapping Up Week Two!2mBody Scan16mAwareness of Breath & Body13m

7 readings

Fun Stuff to Try This Week!10mWeekly Quest: Connecting with Nature 1hFinding Sanctuary in Nature10mCommuning with Nature30mMeditating with Sound30mWalking in Nature Meditation30mWhite Paper on Awe1h 20m

2 practice exercises

Week 2 Quiz20mAccountability Quiz5m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Week 3: Let Peace Flow

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 107 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Intro: Living the Path2mBe the Change...14mDancing in the Moment13mEngaged Mindfulness11mWrapping Up Week 3!1mWorking with Thoughts Meditation19mCompassion Practice: R.A.I.N. 15mCompassion Practice: Tonglen Meditation13mLoving-Kindness Meditation15m

4 readings

Fun Stuff to Try This Week!10mWeekly Quest: Practice Kindness6mDirections for R.A.I.N. (Read me first!)5mKindness Fact Sheet10m

2 practice exercises

Week 3 Quiz20mAccountability Quiz5m

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Week 4: Walking the Mindful Path

The course concludes with interviews from three mindfulness practitioners at various stages of practice. Interviewees will discuss how their own practice has unfolded over time, share their most transformative experiences and offer students tips for their own mindfulness journey. I'll ask interviewees questions like, "What's a difference you've seen in yourself because of your meditation practice?" and "What tips or advice would you give to beginning meditators." It's an interesting way to see the potential arc of this path. I hope you see some of yourself in these interviewees. I know I did.

6 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 83 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

4 videos

Interview with Beginning Practitioner, Seth22mInterview with Intermediate Practitioner, Brooke23mInterview with Advanced Practitioner, Claire33mCourse Conclusion2m

6 readings

Walking the Mindful Path10mIntroducing Seth!5mIntroducing Brooke!5mIntroducing Claire!5mFun Stuff to Try This Week!5mWeekly Quest: Letter to Your Future Self1h

5 practice exercises

How Well Do You Know Seth?15mHow Well Do You Know Brooke?15mHow Well Do You Know Claire?15mWeek 4 Quiz20mAccountability Quiz5m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MINDFULNESS AND WELL-BEING: PEACE IN, PEACE OUT

by DHJun 28, 2022

Exceptional insctructor, Exceptional course. I'm very grateful to have this offering and look forward to more.

by MWAug 18, 2022

Practical, inspirational, clear - I found this course really helpful and honestly think it's helping me to improve my life. Many thanks To Dr. Slater and all involved.

by PPJun 16, 2022

I have learned a lot from this course and I highly recommend it .

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About the Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization

The goal of the Specialization is to showcase the ways in which the practice of mindfulness is an effective means of enhancing and maintaining optimal health and overall well-being that can be implemented in every aspect of daily living. The intention of the Specialization is to supply learners with practical tools to support thriving in life. Each course will feature mindfulness practices, directions for implementation and application, experiential exercises and reflection opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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