Psychology: Research and Review
Description | Activities |
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Week 1 Introduction | - Presentation; - Ice-breakers; - What is Mfs; - Self-compassion; - Body activation + body scan practice; - Daily task: 10-min guided daily meditation (track 1). |
Week 2 Mindfulness and the body | - Group sharing on the previous week; - Body awareness; - Activity: mindful movements + mindful eating; - Daily task: guided meditation (track 3) and then 3 min in silence, concentrating on the breath. |
Week 3 Mindfulness and emotions | - Group sharing on the previous week; - Emotions × thoughts; - Acceptance; video activity: observe one’s body reaction; - Daily task: guided meditation (track 6). Then, remain silent for 2 min, focusing on sounds. |
Week 4 Mindfulness on a daily basis | - Group sharing on the previous week; - Activity: mindful walking; - Daily task: choose between tracks 1, 3, or 6. Then practice Mfs during a specific chosen activity (tooth brushing; eating; cooking; washing the dishes; driving, etc.). |
Week 5 Mindfulness and the final paper | - Group sharing over the past week; - Procrastination and Mfs; - Activity: effects of specific words on bodily sensations; - Daily task: guided meditation number 5. |
Week 6 “Week 6 is the rest of your lives” | - Group sharing on the previous week and the whole program; - Activity: body scan; - Delivery of material with suggestions on how to cultivate a mindful living. |