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: Still meditations like the body scan, and awareness of breath, body, sounds, thoughts and emotions Movement meditations like gentle yoga, qigong and walking meditation Recognizing and managing stress reactions Home practice and in class participation will lead to optimal benefits in this experiential course. This is an 8-week online course that offers guided mindfulness practices to help participants reconnect with the present moment and manage stress.
Subject Code	BREV 1000
Learning Objectives	By the end of this course, students will: become familiar with guided meditation practices including body scan meditation sitting meditation with mindfulness of breath, body sensations, emotions, behaviours, and thoughts mindful movement walking meditation. become aware of personal stress reactivity and resilience develop a plan for home practice.
Tuition	$385.00 + tax 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: principles of mindfulness meditation practices the benefits of meditation stress reactivity and resilience practical application of mindfulness in daily living
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. Working webcams and microphones are imperative and must remain on for the duration of the class. An in-person, 7-hour retreat will take place at our New Westminster campus (see Class Dates below).
Assignments	Home practice optimizes the benefits of mindfulness practice.
Grading	This course is assessed on a Mastery/Non-mastery basis. Attendance and participation is required.
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	Fall 2024: CRN 31076 Summer 2025: CRN 21017
Class Dates	Fall 2024 Classes 5pm - 7:30pm: September 25, October 2, 9 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 Retreat: Sunday, November 3, 2024. New Westminster campus. Summer 2025 Classes 5pm - 7:30pm: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Retreat: Sunday, June 15, 2025. 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.
Teaching Opportunities	If you are interested in an opportunity in teaching with us at Douglas College, 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.