This course will be offered asynchronously and is self-paced. Participants can complete the course on their own time and pace to allow for flexibility for working professionals.
Glenn Pichardo
This course is designed to provide an overview of the concepts, research and practices associated with mindfulness and meditation. Participants will learn the scientific, emotional, mental and physical benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Participants will also learn different types of meditation and mindful practices that they can incorporate in their life to reduce stress, promote inner peace, have better relationships and enjoy their lives more fully.
Learning Outcomes
Define mindfulness, meditation and mindfulness-based practices
Understand the importance and need for mindfulness
Learn practical steps to incorporate mindfulness into one’s professional and personal life
Practice mindfulness-based activities that are learned in the course
Learn various meditation techniques
Understand the physical, mental, emotional and social benefits of mindfulness
Learn how mindfulness can be used to improve relationships
Learn techniques to be a mindful communicator
October 8-Novemeber 4
This course will be offered asynchronously and is self-paced. Participants can complete the course on their own time and pace to allow for flexibility for working professionals.
Dr. Kristen Blinne
This course will offer a practical, experiential, and theoretical introduction to mindful communication, exploring a range of communicative contexts and settings such as listening, intra and interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication, as well as workplace, group, and leadership communication. As part of this course, participants will explore mindful communication not just by discussing a variety of practices, but also by actually experiencing it through personal practice with the goal of enhancing listening, empathy, compassion, attention/awareness, critical and creative thinking, and cultural engagement.
Learning Outcomes
Gain increased understanding of mindful communication theories and practices.
Learn techniques to increase mindful awareness in daily communicative activities.
Apply mindful communication techniques within a variety of interactional contexts and settings.
November 5-December 2
This course will be offered asynchronously and is self-paced. Participants can complete the course on their own time and pace to allow for flexibility for working professionals.
Dr. Lisa Napora
This course is designed to illuminate the important role mindfulness plays in leadership development today. Participants will learn how mindfulness can create positive organizational change, improve teamwork, increase resiliency, reduce stress and bring clarity to decision making processes – even during times of crisis. Together, we will embark on an inner journey of self-inquiry, exploration, observation, and reflection to gain deeper insights into our leadership capacities, values, inner challenges and goals. Participants will gain practical tools and knowledge applicable in both their personal and professional lives.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the neuroscience behind why mindful leadership delivers a return on investment
Learn to lead with greater ease, focus, clarity, creativity and compassion
Understand the relationship between mindfulness, compassion, empathy and burnout, and establish best practices
Gain practical skills to better manage yourself and your team when navigating uncertainty and change
Increase personal, team and organizational resiliency amidst a shifting higher education and world context
Explore the relationship between mindfulness, organizational effectiveness and culture change
