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.

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This course can be applied to multiple Specializations or Professional Certificates programs. Completing this course will count towards your learning in any of the following programs:

- Integrative Nursing Specialization

- Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization

What You Will Learn

- 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.