The Mini-Curriculum
The 15-week mindfulness program is designed specifically for academic environments.
Each weekly session:
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is a brief, 5-10 minute video
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has a reflection prompt
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introduces students to core mindfulness concepts
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should be played at the beginning of class
Videos should be played in order as each session builds on previous weeks, fostering students' personal growth and resilience while providing tools to support their well-being as they navigate their social work education.
Whether you or your students are new to mindfulness or looking to expand the practice, this curriculum offers accessible tools to help students navigate the demands of academic life with greater calm and focus.
Support students in developing essential skills that will
serve them throughout their professional careers.
Weekly Overview
"We take care of the future best by taking care of the present." -Jon Kabat-Zinn
Objective: introduce mindfulness and anchoring back into the moment using the breath.
Meditation: mindfulness of breath
Objective: increasing capacity to be in the present moment
Meditation: 3-minute breathing space
Objective: developing a connection to the body
Meditation: brief body scan
Objective: integrating mindfulness into everyday actions
Meditation: mindfulness of the body in motion
Objective: improving communication through mindfulness
Meditation: mindfulness of sounds
Objective: observing emotions without becoming overwhelmed
Meditation: mindfulness of emotions
Objective: observing thoughts without judgement
Meditation: working with thoughts
Objective: managing stress with mindfulness
Meditation: RAIN
Objective: how gratitude supports mindfulness
Meditation: guided gratitude
reflection
Objective: introduce self-kindness
Meditation: lovingkindness
Objective: cultivating resilience through mindfulness
Meditation: sitting with difficulty
Objective: grounding in the present moment
Meditation: sensory awareness
Objective: exploring patience
Meditation: silent meditation
Objective: reflecting on mindfulness progress and growth
Meditation: self-reflection
Objective: sustaining a personal mindfulness practice
Meditation: reflection of course and intentions for continued practice