Mindfulness Skills for Professionals

This subject introduces a range of core mindfulness skills for use in care settings, emphasising how contemplative-informed interventions can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities. Students will actively engage with various individual and peer-based evidence-based contemplative practices, including mindful communication skills, mindfulness-based stress management, contemplative approaches to leadership, self-care for caregivers, and resilience building . The subject provides opportunities to observe and guide contemplative practices in a group setting, with rich opportunities for discussion and reflection, enhancing students’ experience, familiarity, and confidence across a diverse range of work-related contemplative skills.