2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog

EXW 200 - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Compassion


Description: Introduction to the theory, practice, and techniques of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion. Focus is on practices and complementary activities which cultivate clear awareness to the present moment with self-acceptance. Includes science-based evidence supporting practice techniques and associated health benefits.

Credits: 1.5
Lecture: 1.5
Lab: 0

Course Content:
  1. Components, techniques and benefits of mindfulness meditation
  2. Components, techniques and benefits of self-compassion
  3. Evidence based components of health and happiness

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Define components, describe techniques and discuss health benefits associated with mindfulness meditation practices. (1)
  2. Define components, describe techniques and discuss health benefits associated with self-compassion. (2)
  3. Use and apply mindfulness and compassion techniques for health benefits. (1-3)