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University of Minnesota

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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.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 10 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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Shareable Certificate

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Beginner Level

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

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.

Skills you will gain

wellbeing
improved symptom management
whole-person care
Mindfulness
integrative medicine

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

No background needed for this course.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Instructor rating

4.8/5 (74 Ratings)

Louise Delagran

Mindfulness Teacher and Director of Learning Resources

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

10,441 Learners

1 Course

Alex Haley

Assistant Professor, Mindfulness Program Lead

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

10,441 Learners

1 Course

Offered by

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

What Is Mindfulness?

2 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 46 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Introduction to this Course2mWhat Is Mindfulness--and What Isn't It?7mWays to Practice5mMindfulness in Daily Life5mTry These Daily Life Practices3mWhy Meditate?2mHow to Practice Mindfulness Meditation5mGuided Meditation - 5-Minute Awareness of Breath5mWhat is the State of the Evidence?3mHow Mindfulness Works2mBenefits of Mindfulness2m

3 readings

Handout on Daily Life Practices10mMindfulness Research Challenges10mWeek 1 References10m

3 practice exercises

How Was Your Daily Life Practice?10mExplore the Evidence Base10mWeek 1 Quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Assess if Mindfulness Would Be Beneficial

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Mindfulness for Pain Management3mLisa Uses Mindfulness to Help with Chronic Pain13mGuided Meditation - Being Mindful of Pain7mMindfulness for Anxiety and Depression3mGuided Meditation - Being Mindful of Anxiety6mMindfulness for Wellbeing4mGuided Meditation - Being Mindful of Wellbeing6mCautions and Contraindications2m

5 readings

Pain Story - Veronica10mAnxiety Story - Joshua10mWellbeing Story - Nolitha10mCautions and Contraindications Handout10mWeek 2 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 2 Quiz20m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Getting Started

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 29 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Making the Recommendation4mAddressing Challenges4mStarting with Daily Life Practices2mIntroducing the STOP Technique2mWatching Your Speech1mUsing Guided Meditation2m10-Minute Guided Meditation: Awareness of Body and Breath10m

10 readings

Adopt the Right Attitude5mHow to Establish a Daily Practice5mSTOP Technique Handout5mSimple Walking Practice Handout5mSources for Guided Meditation10mWhat You Need to Meditate10mOnline Resources and Apps10mEvaluating Online Resources10mFinding Local Resources10mWeek 3 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Evaluating an App30m

1 hour to complete

Peer Review Project

1 hour to complete

1 reading

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Evaluate Use for Your Patients and Yourself

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MINDFULNESS IN INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

by RKMay 13, 2021

Great. A course for safe practice of meditation for therapy.

by RDJul 7, 2020

I liked this course a lot, The information was great.

by LAug 23, 2021

Very useful and interesting course. I was happy listening for lectures speaking. Thank you!

by AHAug 11, 2019

Great course! It's helping me to become more compassionate!

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This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education (CE) requirements for 10 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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