Demystifying Mindfulness

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Demystifying Mindfulness
  1. What is the course about?
  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
  4. Reviews & Experiences

What is the course about?

Demystifying Mindfulness
The course Demystifying Mindfulness is an online class provided by Leiden University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Discover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.

Course description
  • Experience mindfulness for yourself, and learn whether it really works
  • 6 weeks
  • Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown rapidly in recent years. These practises are increasingly being seen as scientifically and psychologically valid forms of therapy.
  • As new evidence from neuroscience backs up the claims for mindfulness’ value, it is now being adopted by practitioners as a tool for therapy, and by big business as a ‘lifestyle choice’.
  • But what is mindfulness? And how exactly does it work? On this course you’ll explore the academic underpinnings of mindfulness – stripping away its ‘mystery’ once and for all.
  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • Psychology of Mindfulness
  • Philosophy of Mindfulness
  • Politics of Mindfulness
  • Mindfulness into the Future
  • Volunteer Project
  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • Psychology of Mindfulness
  • Philosophy of Mindfulness
  • Politics of Mindfulness
  • Mindfulness into the Future
  • Volunteer Project
  • Describe popular conceptions and misconceptions about mindfulness
  • Interpret your own experiences of mindfulness practices
  • Evaluate the social and political significance of mindfulness
  • Compare different psychological and therapeutic approaches to mindfulness
  • This course is for mindfulness beginners and professionals, academics and non-academics. If you’re interested in mindfulness – whatever the level – you’ll enjoy discovering its academic underpinnings, allowing you to judge for yourselves and examine sources.
  • Leiden University
  • Leiden University is one of Europe’s foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge and prepares them for careers both within and outside of academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Nethe
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Prerequisites & Facts

Demystifying Mindfulness

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

Leiden University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Demystifying Mindfulness

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Leiden University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Leiden University
Topic: Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Politics & Society, Psychology & Mental Health

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