By the end of this course, you will be able to assess when mindfulness may be helpful for your patients or clients, educate them about its potential benefits, and refer them to mindfulness programs and resources. To begin, you will explore what mindfulness is (and is not) through presentations and direct experience. You will also learn about the research supporting the benefits (and risks) of mindfulness for various conditions, as well as how to identify contraindications. Finally, you will learn about the benefits of this practice for you as a busy healthcare provider.
Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare
This course is part of multiple programs.
Instructors: Louise Delagran
Sponsored by IEM UEM Group
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Discuss the benefits of mindfulness as supported by research evidence, including potential impact on pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety.
List contraindications, discuss how you would identify when they are present, and identify possible modifications to your recommendations.
Identify programs and resources—both local in-person and online where you might refer patients.
Discuss the benefits of mindfulness for you professionally, including reduced stress, enhanced focus, and emotional regulation.
Skills you'll gain
- Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties
- Peer Review
- Health Care
- Patient Coordination
- Stress Management
- Preventative Care
- Case Management
- Patient Education and Support
- Health Care Administration
- Personal Care
- Nursing and Patient Care
- Needs Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Therapies
- Medical Management
- Health Administration
- Patient Referral
- Patient Safety
- Mental Health
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Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
My heartfelt gratitude for this once in a lifetime learning about Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare. God bless University of Minnesota professors of the course through Coursera!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2020
It is a very good course about mindfulness. It has made my understanding of mindfulness even more better and deep in just a few hours of time.
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2020
An absolutely wonderful course. I really learned so much. Thank you for such an excellent and beneficial course.
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