Program Overview

BMS422 Applied Mindfulness

This subject takes students on a journey of discovery and practice of mindfulness-based intervention, including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Yoga-based approach, and Vipassana technique. Students will gain a deep understanding of mindfulness exercises and will be able to develop critical and analytical skills in relation to the theories and rationale of this approach, which in turn, can be applied to their own lives and work areas.

Subject Outlines

Students will be expected to practice face-to-face mindfulness-based intervention during a residential school under experienced mindfulness supervisors and will be required to exercise the approach in daily life at least a couple of hours daily through diary-record or written-work assessments. Completion of this subject does not represent accreditation as there are no regulatory bodies for mindfulness; however, students will learn about mindfulness and applying mindfulness-based interventions, which will contribute to gaining a Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness.

Availability

• Session 2 (60)
• Online
• Bathurst Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

• HD/FL

Duration

• One session

School

• School of Biomedical Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• Be able to engage in a range of Mindfulness practices
• Be able to compare and contrast the impact of various mindfulness practices on self
• Be able to reflect in a structured manner on the benefits and disadvantages associated with the practice of Mindfulness
• Be able to evaluate mindfulness-intervention outcomes
• Be able to reflect on the practical, legal, scientific, and social boundaries associated with the use of Mindfulness in one's professional practice

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• The various Mindfulness practices
• Mindfulness in a professional context
• The impact of Mindfulness on self
• Evaluating mindfulness-intervention outcomes

Residential School

This subject contains a 5-day Compulsory Residential School. In the residential school, students will practice various mindfulness techniques, including breathing and walking, yoga, mindfulness eating, and daily life mindfulness, that require 4-5 days of in-person training. The face-to-face practice is necessary for students to understand how to carry out approaches correctly and appropriately and will include experiences necessary to discuss issues relating to practicing mindfulness with instructors.

Special Resources

This subject has a residential School. Students will need to cover the cost of transport to campus and accommodation on campus.