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Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

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8 hours to complete
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

112 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

What you'll learn

  • Stress less, focus better, and live happier.

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

There are 7 modules in this course

The course focuses on developing mindfulness skills and techniques, enhancing self-regulation and self-awareness, and improving body awareness, with a strong emphasis on stress management and attentional skills. It may include a variety of practices and activities such as meditation, breathing exercises, and body scans to promote relaxation, emotional regulation, and mental clarity. Participants may also learn practical tools to incorporate mindfulness into daily routines, set intentions for mindfulness practice, and manage stress effectively. Additionally, group discussions and activities may offer a sense of community and support, providing participants with a valuable resource for personal development, psychological well-being, and overall health.

The commitment is approximately 2 hours weekly, totaling 12 hours over a span of 6 weeks.

What's included

5 videos

5 videos•Total 60 minutes
  • Welcome!•6 minutes
  • Yoga Stretch•15 minutes
  • Body Scan•15 minutes
  • Sitting Meditation•11 minutes
  • What is Mindfulness?•13 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 62 minutes
  • Mindful Walking•13 minutes
  • Mindful Eating & Drinking•14 minutes
  • Mindful Studying•11 minutes
  • Mindful Communication•11 minutes
  • Mindful Teaching•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Wrap-up Questions•10 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 69 minutes
  • Mindful Drawing•10 minutes
  • Mindful Listening•12 minutes
  • Creative Movement•18 minutes
  • Treating Visitors in My Mind•12 minutes
  • Loving-Kindness Meditation•16 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Wrap-up Questions•10 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 58 minutes
  • Lazy Yoga•12 minutes
  • Coming Back to Sensations•12 minutes
  • Savoring Practice•11 minutes
  • Breathing Meditation•12 minutes
  • Mindful Sleeping•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Wrap-up Questions•10 minutes

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos•Total 73 minutes
  • Introduction to Stress and Stressors•14 minutes
  • Stress Response•11 minutes
  • Facing Stressful Events•14 minutes
  • Commonality & Compassion•10 minutes
  • Self-compassion•10 minutes
  • Copy of Facing Stressful Events•14 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Wrap-up Questions•10 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 64 minutes
  • Selective Attention•10 minutes
  • Identifying Stressors & Possible Solutions•12 minutes
  • Applying Mindfulness to Stress Management•12 minutes
  • Finding My Own Mindfulness Practice•18 minutes
  • Mindfulness: Recollection and Realizations•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Wrap-up Questions•10 minutes

What's included

1 assignment

1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Final exam•30 minutes

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.4 (31 ratings)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
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This course is the best course to learn meditation in the simplest way. Teacher is a very nice and a genuine person.Moreover, students are presenting themselves naturally.

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Thank you team for the excellent course.. It is indeed a great opportunity for me to learn from each video that was learner friendly..

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Frequently asked questions

The course is designed to be flexible and self-paced, so you can work through the material at your own speed. It is estimated that the course will take around 6 weeks to complete if you spend 1-2 hours per week on it. However, it's important to note that the course is self-paced, so you can take more or less time as needed to complete the material. Additionally, the course includes exercises and practices that can be incorporated into your daily routine, so the time commitment may vary depending on how much time you choose to devote to these practices outside of the course material.

No special equipment is required for this course, but you may find it helpful to have a quiet space to practice meditation and relaxation techniques. You may also want to have a yoga mat available if you plan to do the yoga exercises. Additionally, the course includes exercises on mindful walking and techniques for savoring experiences, which you can practice in a walking space and during everyday activities.

Yes, this course is accessible for individuals with physical disabilities or limited mobility. The practices and techniques taught can be modified to accommodate a range of abilities.

In this course, you will learn mindfulness techniques and practices that can help you manage stress in your daily life. By developing greater self-awareness and body awareness, you can learn to recognize stress triggers and respond to them in a more positive and constructive way. The course will provide you with tools such as meditation, breathing exercises, and body scans to help promote relaxation and emotional regulation. Through these practices, you may also develop greater resilience and a more positive outlook on life, which can help you better manage stress over the long term.

As the course focuses on developing mindfulness and stress reduction techniques, it can be helpful for individuals of all ages who are looking to improve their mental and physical well-being. However, younger participants may require additional guidance and support from parents or caregivers to fully engage with the course material. 

Additionally, some of the course content may be more suitable for older children and teenagers, as it includes more advanced concepts and techniques. It's important to assess whether the course is appropriate for a child or adolescent's individual needs and maturity level.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. 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.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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.

Financial aid available,