Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (BREV 1000)
Course Name | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction | |
Course Description | Learn and practice an evidence-based approach to manage stress. Regain energy. Learn and practice strategies to lead a more grounded and less stressful life. In the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course, you will practice guided meditations and cognitive exercises including:
Home practice and in class participation will lead to optimal benefits in this experiential course. | |
Subject Code | BREV 1000 | |
Learning Objectives | By the end of this course, students will:
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Tuition | $385.00 There is no textbook for this course; course materials will be provided in class. | |
Pre-requisite | There are no formal prerequisites for this course. | |
Course Content | Topics covered include:
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Learning Resources | Participants are advised to have a yoga or exercise mat for class and to wear comfortable clothing. | |
Instruction Method | Although the majority of the course will take place online, this course is highly experiential. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. An in-person, 7-hour retreat will take place at our New Westminster campus (see Class Dates below). Previous graduates of BREV 1000 may sign up for the retreat separately under course BREV 1001. | |
Assignments | Home practice optimizes the benefits of mindfulness practice. | |
Grading | This course is assessed on a Mastery/Non-mastery basis. | |
Completion Timeframe | 8 weeks from course start date. | |
Registration and Course Start | Registration is easy: simply call CE Registration at 604-527-5472 and quote the CRN (below) for the session you are interested in. Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration. Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant within five (5) business days prior to your chosen course start date. | |
Course Registration Number | CRN: 31076 | |
Class Dates | Classes 5pm - 7:30pm:
Retreat: Sunday, November 3, 2024. New Westminster campus. | |
Course Instructor | Tom Heah (he/him) has taught Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2006. He is a trainer and mentor for MBSR teachers-in-training at the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto. He works as an occupational therapist in mental health with Vancouver Coastal Health. He is certified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Tom has a M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy and is a Registered Occupational Therapist in BC. | |
Waitlist | Spring 2025: To join the waitlist for our upcoming online offering, please email cacchionid@douglascollege.ca | |
Teaching Opportunities | If you are interested in an opportunity in teaching with us at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, please consider joining our dynamic team! We are always looking for new instructors. If you are interested in teaching this course, please contact Denise Cacchioni to learn more. |