Course Name | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction | |
Course Description | Learn and practice an evidence-based approach to manage stress. Regain energy. Learn and practice strategies to lead a more grounded and less stressful life. In the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course, you will practice guided meditations and cognitive exercises including:
Home practice and in class participation will lead to optimal benefits in this experiential course. | |
Subject Code | BREV 1000 | |
Learning Objectives | By the end of this course, students will:
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Tuition | $385.00 + tax There is no textbook for this course; course materials will be provided in class. | |
Pre-requisite | There are no formal prerequisites for this course. | |
Course Content | Topics covered include:
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Learning Resources | Participants are advised to have a yoga or exercise mat for class and to wear comfortable clothing. | |
Instruction Method | Although the majority of the course will take place online, this course is highly experiential. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. Working webcams and microphones are imperative and must remain on for the duration of the class. An in-person, 7-hour retreat will take place at our New Westminster campus (see Class Dates below). | |
Assignments | Home practice optimizes the benefits of mindfulness practice. | |
Grading | This course is assessed on a Mastery/Non-mastery basis. Attendance and participation is required. | |
Completion Timeframe | 8 weeks from course start date. | |
Registration and Course Start | Registration is easy: simply call CE Registration at 604-527-5472 and quote the CRN (below) for the session you are interested in. Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration. Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant within five (5) business days prior to your chosen course start date. | |
Course Registration Number | Fall 2024: CRN 31076 Summer 2025: CRN 21017 | |
Class Dates | Fall 2024 Classes 5pm - 7:30pm:
Retreat: Sunday, November 3, 2024. New Westminster campus.
Summer 2025 Classes 5pm - 7:30pm:
Retreat: Sunday, June 15, 2025. New Westminster campus. | |
Course Instructor | Tom Heah (he/him) has taught Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2006. He is a trainer and mentor for MBSR teachers-in-training at the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto. He works as an occupational therapist in mental health with Vancouver Coastal Health. He is certified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Tom has a M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy and is a Registered Occupational Therapist in BC. | |
Teaching Opportunities | If you are interested in an opportunity in teaching with us at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, please consider joining our dynamic team! We are always looking for new instructors. If you are interested in teaching this course, please contact Denise Cacchioni to learn more. |