aVLMS01 MUNI Mindful Minds

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0.5/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Rastislav Šumec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Blanka Suchá (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D.
Department of Medical Psychology and Psychosomatics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: MUDr. Rastislav Šumec, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Medical Psychology and Psychosomatics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This e-course is based on the the best-selling book, Mindfulness: Finding Peace in Frantic World, written by professor Mark Williams. It is a highly accessible, engaging and practical introduction to mindfulness. It teaches mindfulness skills and how to use these skills to improve wellbeing and resilience to stress in University life. It has been found to be effective with University students, as well as school teachers.

This e-course is for anyone who wants a structured, practical, and highly accessible introduction to mindfulness. It is appropriate for students new to mindfulness, students who has tried mindfulness apps or perhaps read a book and wants the structure of eHealth course accompanied by an experienced teacher.
Learning outcomes
Outcomes of this e-course:
- Learning a skill of waking up to the life you have
- Learn the ability to gather the scattered mind when overwhelmed with stress
- Knowing how to relate differently to thoughts and worries (such as failing exams etc)
- Cultivating kindness towards ourselves
- Identifying and deepening nourishing activities that can support us during University life
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the program
  • Week 1 – Waking up to the autopilot
  • Week 2 – Keeping the body in mind
  • Week 3 – Gathering the scattered mind
  • Week 4 – Recognising reactivity
  • Week 5 – Turning towards difficulties: From reacting to responding
  • Week 6 – Practising kindness
  • Week 7 – Taking care of yourself
  • Week 8 – Your wild and precious life
Teaching methods
The whole e-course happens through IS interactive syllabus and contains: reading, listening to audio, watching videos.
Assessment methods
The e-course requires: going through all the materials
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2024, spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (spring 2024, recent)
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