An Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness

Course Objectives: 

• Define and describe meditation and mindfulness. 
• Discuss how these tools can be used to mitigate acute, chronic, and accumulated stress, and improve health. 
• Understand the importance of analyzing the self to increase awareness of the symptoms of stress. 
• Have a general understanding of how these practices can improve brain function and physiological health.
• Discover how to apply brief and consistent mindful practices throughout every day to manage stress and regulate emotion. 
• Know how to begin a sustainable meditation practice to exponentially reduce stress and promote mindfulness.