Overview

This module is comprised of two components. The first is participating in an 8-week mindfulness course in which you will be introduced to mindfulness as a participant on a mindfulness course. This will give you the platform for an experiential understanding of mindfulness.

Alongside this experiential aspect, you will also learn about the theory and research that underpin mindfulness-based approaches including an understanding of mechanisms such as autopilot, psychophysiology of stress and depression as well as exploring the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in the community, with general, as well as specific populations.

Assessment Strategy

Threshold: (D) Adequate answer to the question, largely based on lecture material. No real development of arguments.

Good: (B) Reasonably comprehensive coverage. Well organised and structured. Good understanding of the material.

Excellent: (A) Comprehensive and accurate coverage of the area clarity of argument and expression. Depth of insight into theoretical issues.

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate coherently.

• Critically evaluate and synthesise research and theory to communicate a compelling argument.

• Demonstrate ability to describe internal experiences and processes.

• Demonstrate evidence of development and cultivation of attitudinal foundations of mindfulness.

• Display evidence of sustained mindfulness practice.

• Explore the use of mindfulness-based approaches for particular client population(s) or area(s) of difficulty.

• Show an understanding of origins, principles, theories and rationales supporting the contemporary uses of mindfulness-based approaches.