Demystifying Mindfulness

Overview

Experience mindfulness for yourself, and learn whether it really works. The Demystifying Mindfulness course is offered at Leiden University by FutureLearn .

Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown rapidly in recent years. These practises are increasingly being seen as scientifically and psychologically valid forms of therapy.

But what is mindfulness? And how exactly does it work? On this course you’ll explore the academic underpinnings of mindfulness – stripping away its ‘mystery’ once and for all.

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Describe popular conceptions and misconceptions about mindfulness

• Interpret your own experiences of mindfulness practices

• Evaluate the social and political significance of mindfulness

• Compare different psychological and therapeutic approaches to mindfulness