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. You will also learn about the benefits of this practice for you as a busy healthcare provider. 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.
Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare
Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare
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Instructors: Louise Delagran
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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.
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KV
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2021
course was easy to understand and very helpful to gain knowledge. thank you very much to instructors and team coursera
RC
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2020
It is a very good course about mindfulness. It has made my understanding of mindfulness even more better and deep in just a few hours of time.
KP
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2020
Very informative and beneficial in the healthcare field.
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