Mindfulness Course

Course overview

There are many misconceptions about mindfulness. It is not simply another word for meditation and although its popularity is increasing it is not a fad or a trend; after all it has been around for more than two thousand years. To live a mindful life, practitioners learn to inhabit the moment – this reduces stress and encourages an increased sense of self-awareness so that problems can be challenged and worked through in a calm way.

This foundation course will introduce you to the techniques and core principles of mindfulness. You will learn mindfulness techniques, strategies and routines that can be applied to a variety of contexts for self-development or to share with others.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introducing Mindfulness
  - Introduction
  - Understanding Mindfulness
  - Thinking about Meditation
  - Healing, Relaxation and Starting to be Mindful
  - Practical Considerations when Working Towards Mindful States

Lesson Two
- Mindfulness Living
  - Introduction
  - Intentions
  - Thinking about Being Self-disciplined and Problem-solving
  - Healthy Attitudes and Outcomes
  - Modes of ‘Doing’ and ‘Being’

Lesson Three
- Mindfulness Meditation
  - Introduction
  - Preparing the Mind and Body for Meditation
  - Different Types of Meditation

Lesson Four
- Using Mindfulness in Daily Life
  - Introduction
  - Mindfulness Days
  - Be Mindful at Work
  - In the Home
  - Setbacks
  - Rewards and Benefits of Mindful Living
  - Teaching Others a Mindful Way of Life

Lesson Five
- Mindfulness for Anxiety States and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
  - Introduction
  - Techniques Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
  - Mindfulness and Managing Anger
  - Mindfulness Techniques and Fatigue
  - Mindfulness Techniques and Depression
  - Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Lesson Six
- Mindfulness and Healing
  - Introduction
  - Healing and the Mind-body Connection
  - Mindfulness and Pain Management
  - Pain Meditation
  - Stress Reduction During Ill Health
  - Bringing It All Together

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The BSY professional Certificate of Merit in Mindfulness.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.