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Course Description

Hours: 12

Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. Unfortunately, often the intention underlying what we hear has more to do with marketing rather than its true origins and benefits.

This course will explore the concept of mindfulness from its historical influences to its introduction into mainstream culture. The benefits of a personal mindfulness practice will be reviewed, and as the best way to learn about mindfulness is by doing it, there will be ample time dedicated to practicing with a variety of formal and informal mindfulness exercises throughout these two days. A brief overview of mindfulness-based psychotherapies will be presented along with attention given to the clinical or professional rationale for having a personal practice if one intends to share these practices with clients, service users or patients. Finally, guidelines for setting up a personal daily mindfulness practice will be provided along with caveats for the implementation of mindfulness in clinical practice as well as recommendations for further training. 

Since mindfulness is about being present, it will be requested that participants in this Zoom course keep their cameras on as much as is possible. 

Notes

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Mindfulness for Mental Health
Type
Remote
Days
Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
May 08, 2025 to May 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Margaret Notar, MA, MSW, RSW

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
 

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