Introduction to Mindfulness (for NHAs)

Description

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss mindfulness practice & its components.
• Discuss how mindfulness practice alters the brain physiology & function.
• Discuss ways in which mindfulness is used to support health & well-being.
• Describe how nursing home administrators can begin a mindfulness practice for themselves and teach others to begin a practice of mindfulness.
• Describe methods to foster mindfulness, including the use of guided sessions.
  

Topics:

• 1. Introduction (15 minutes)
• 2.1. Mindfulness (30 minutes)
• 2.2. Mindfulness (30 minutes)
• 2.3. Mindfulness Part 3 (25 minutes)
• 3.1. The Brain (40 minutes)
• 3.2. The Brain (30 minutes)
• 4.1. Mindfulness Practice (35 minutes)
• 4.2. Mindfulness Practice (30 minutes)
• 5.1. Teaching Mindfulness (25 minutes)
• 5.2. Teaching Mindfulness (25 minutes)
• 6.1. Guided Sessions (25 minutes)
• 6.2. Guided Sessions (20 minutes)