Introduction to Mindfulness
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid

Introduction to Mindfulness

Issued by University of Minnesota

Badge earners have completed an introductory and experiential course designed to teach the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness was presented and practiced as a formal daily meditation practice, and as an awareness practice with practical application in one’s everyday life. Badge earners have explored the research and possible benefits of mindfulness meditation and have learned the skills and approaches necessary to practice mindfulness on their own.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Attend at least 3 of the 4 class sessions.
  • Complete the final course evaluation.
  • The Introduction to Mindfulness program is 6 clock hours. Please contact your licensing board or accrediting body to determine if this program meets eligibility to receive continuing education units. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program upon request. Please contact the Bakken Center's community relations office (mindprg@umn.edu) for more information.