- Stress Reduction and Mindfulness

Catalog description

This weekly class is an introduction to strategies that improve stress management, build capacity for dealing with future stressful situations, and mindfulness to improve overall well-being. Through in-class and homework assignments, students will increase their awareness of stress symptoms and will engage in activities designed to support a more responsive approach to stress coping. Emphasis will be placed on body scan techniques, sitting meditations, and mindful movement- such as mindful walking and stretching. Students will also learn various strategies designed to enhance wellness through mindfulness in their everyday lives.