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Course Description

You will be fascinated to know what neuroscience is teaching us about the brain’s effect on how we think, feel, act, learn and change. Explore how this emerging science informs our understanding of the practice of mindfulness. It can promote psychotherapeutic change, strengthen interpersonal relations and enhance our learning.  Drawing upon the new neurosciences and 25 years of evidence based research, you will explore what we have come to know about the brain and how brain creates mind. You will then look at this foundational knowledge and its implications in health care, education and the mind at work. You will participate in group dialogue and in-class meditations.
 

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore the new neurosciences and how they are changing our view of health care, education, leadership and the mind at work.
  • Develop a foundational understanding of how the brain developed progressively over time;
  • Develop a foundational understanding of how mindfulness practice affects brain structure and function.
  • Explore emerging insights on how the brain, the body and our relationships cultivate the mind.

Notes

This course is for educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment from a qualified and registered healthcare professional or service provider. 

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $365.00 Click here to get more information
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