Program Overview

Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Online/Blended - PG Cert

The Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Based Wellbeing is a one-year part-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to teach mindfulness in schools or workplace settings.

Course Outline

This program explores the foundations of mindfulness, examining the eastern philosophy of mindfulness and its engagement with western psychology. It develops an appreciation for the central themes incorporated in Mindfulness Based interventions and challenges students to reflect on and contextualize the role of mindfulness practice in everyday settings.

• Students will complete 30 credits as follows:
  • AP6811 Foundations of Mindfulness (10 Credits)
  • AP6813 Teaching Mindfulness in Schools (20 credits) or AP6814 Teaching Mindfulness in the Workplace (20 credits)

Course Practicalities

Lectures are delivered over weekends, evening classes, and day workshops, with continuous assessment in the form of assignments and mindfulness logs. Garda vetting will be completed, and weekend lectures will be classroom-based, while other evening and day workshops will be delivered online.

Why Choose This Course

The Post Graduate Certificate will equip students to teach mindfulness, offering a cost-effective way to provide wellbeing support to employees in the workplace or students in schools. The program develops a strong personal practice and teaches students to facilitate mindfulness groups.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Normally hold a level eight honors degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Mindfulness Based Practice (Level 9) or equivalent qualification within a relevant field.
• Have completed a teacher-led 8-week mindfulness course (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction).
• Have a regular meditation practice of mindfulness meditation. An interview forms an important element in assessing a candidate's suitability for the program.

Fees and Costs

The total fee for the program is 3,800. For further information on fees and financial supports, please refer to the relevant section.

How To Apply

To apply for this course, follow the steps outlined, including uploading required documents such as an application statement, birth cert or passport, and transcripts. 50% of the fees are required to complete the application.

Contact Details For This Course

For academic queries, timetable queries, and course content queries, please contact the Programme Coordinator. For online application support, please click on the provided link.

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