Course Description:
Meditation practices have had a far-reaching impact on our society. Its millions of devotees may be found practicing mindfulness from kindergarten classrooms to corporate boardrooms. The practice of meditation and its effects, such as the qualities of mindful attention and awareness, have proven to be clinically beneficial in a broad range of physiologic health outcomes, along with enhanced emotional wellbeing. Yet, most people, even ardent advocates, have only a superficial knowledge of what meditation is and how its practice interacts with the brain to affect changes in mind, body, and behavior. This 4-Hour INR webinar, “Meditation and the Brain: Physiologic Effects, Mindfulness, and Mental Health” will not only present an in-depth analysis of meditation and mindfulness but will also afford participants the opportunity to practice a wide variety of meditative techniques in an interactive workshop format. Attendees will learn about: 1) the history and development of meditation and contemplative practices; 2) the differences between meditation and mindfulness, including cognitive challenges and benefits; 3) the physiological and psychological effects of mindfulness meditation on health and wellbeing; 4) the role of mindfulness-based behavioral therapies in treating mental health disorders; 5) the benefits of meditation training during times of crisis such as COVID-19 for both patient and caregiver; 6) the rationale and outcomes of teaching children and adolescents meditation in school curricula; 7) the role of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation in reducing stress; and 8) how meditation practice can improve cognition, memory, cellular aging and increase health span.
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Sponsor:
Institute for Natural Resources
CE Credits: 4
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