Program Overview

Contemplative Professional Certificate

Overview

Drew University’s Contemplative Professional Certificate is designed for professionals who want to transform their approach to caring for others and themselves. This program serves professionals in and outside of healthcare who may be experiencing stress, burn-out, and compassion fatigue.

Program Details

• Certificate Type: 12 Credit Certificate Program
• Program Foundation: Health Humanities, enriched by theories and practices of mindfulness
• Program Goals:
  • Learn how to skillfully care for others in a way that supports your well-being and relieves the suffering of others
  • Develop a community of inquiry with peers and faculty
  • Learn to question wisely and respond from a place of peace and contemplative knowing

Course Requirements

• Theory and Practice of Mindfulness (MDHM 783)
• Healing from Within (MDHM 602)
• The Contemplative Professional (MDHM 613)
• Contemplative Inquiry & Leadership (MDHM 704)

Program Format

• Delivery Method: Fully online
• Duration: 12 credits

Program Benefits

• Transform your approach to caring for others and yourself
• Develop a community of inquiry with peers and faculty
• Learn to question wisely and respond from a place of peace and contemplative knowing
• Supports your professional practice and responsibilities