Rice University - Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease
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Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease at Coursera Overview
Duration | 20 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 20 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease at Coursera Course details
- This is the sequel course to Foundations of Mindfulness that will continue to provide a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness. With interactive exercises to help students explore their own attitudes, mental habits and behaviors, Foundations of Mindfulness series offers a pathway for living with more freedom, authenticity and ease. Featured components of the course include experiential exercises, guided meditations, personal reflection and interactive discussions.
- Living with Balance and Ease will not only cover some of the fundamentals of mindfulness, but will focus on connecting to the innate resources and abilities that will allow for a more effective response to life's challenges, build resiliency, and invite peace and ease into everyday life.
- Although this course can be taken as a standalone, it is recommended to take the first Foundations of Mindfulness course before beginning this course.
Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to the Course!
Meet the Professor
Course Introduction
Course Information & Keys to Success
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
Introduction
The Physiology and Health Consequences of Stress
The Stress Process
Habitual Reactivity to Stress
Week 1 Wrap-up
Awareness of Breath Guided Meditation
Body Scan
Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
Stress and Wellness Questionnaire
Overview of Week 1 Mindfulness Experiences
Week 1 Rejuvenator: Observing Reactivity
Stress and the Brain
The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease
The Mind Body Interaction in Disease
Interpreting the Stress and Wellness Questionnaire
Stress and Mind/Body Systems
Observing Reactivity
Checklist
Mindful Stress Reduction
Module Intro
Introducing Mindfulness
3-Minute Breathing Space
Strategies for Cultivating Mindfulness
Mindful Stress Reduction
Week 2 Wrap Up
Awareness of Breath and Body Guided Meditation
Awareness of Breath Guided Meditation
3-Minute Breathing Space
Body Scan
Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
Overview of Week 2 Mindfulness Experiences
Week 2 Rejuvenator: Mindful Photo Walk
The Science of How Our Minds and Our Bodies Converge in the Healing of Trauma
Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors?
Mindful Stress Reduction
Mindful Photo Walk
Checklist
Creating and Sustaining Balance in an Unstable World
Week 3 Intro
The Trouble with Certainty
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Mindfulness and Equanimity
Week 3 Wrap-up
Awareness of Breath and Body Guided Meditation
Mountain Meditation
Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
Moving Past Limiting Beliefs
Overview of Week 3 Mindfulness Experiences
Week 3 Rejuvenator: Going on a MicroAdventure
Fixed Views
Creating and Sustaining Balance
Going on a MicroAdventure
Checklist
Achieving Positive Health
A Case for Self-Care
Optimizing Well-Being
Changing Behavior Mindfully
Compassion vs. Criticism
Week 4 Wrap-up
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Course Conclusion
Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
Nourishing/Depleting Activities
Overview of Week 4 Mindfulness Experiences
Week 4 Rejuvenator: Solo Challenge
Personal Wellness Inventory
Self-Compassion and Well-Being
Achieving Positive Health
Week 4 Rejuvenator: Solo Challenge
Checklist
Reflecting on Your Personal Wellness Inventory
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