MINDFULNESS TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
We offer several different kinds of training in Mindfulness Meditation (MM), free of charge, to undergraduate and graduate students. When possible, we may provide training for staff and faculty.
For Undergraduate & Graduate STUDENTS:
8-Week Beginning Mindfulness Meditation Groups for Academic Success & Well Being
Offered at the beginning of Fall & Spring semesters, these groups provide a logical, step-by-step sequence of instruction and practice. We provide handouts & CD's to facilitate learning the skill of mindfulness & to develop a home practice. Groups are small.
Brochures (listing group times) & registration forms come out early each semester and can be obtained from the UCC or by calling 632-6720. Please be sure to register early, as groups fill quickly.
For STUDENTS who have some experience with Meditation:
Continuation Meditation Groups
For those students who have had some experience with MM, we offer 8 week ongoing groups that provide continued training in the philosophy and practice of meditation. Readings, instructions and practice are provided. Call 632-6720 for additional information about these groups.
For HSC STUDENTS:
A variety of different mindfulness groups are offered at the HSC’s satellite counseling service. Call 444-7760 for additional information.
Outreach Programs:
As part of its commitment to developing a mindful community on campus, groups, we extend training to various student and faculty groups, upon request. Past workshops include presentations to Campus Residences, Employee Assistance Program, Academic Departments, Habitat for Humanity, and others.
Outreach workshops run from one to 2.5 hours and need to be requested and scheduled well in advance. For further information about our Outreach Programming, please contact 632-6720
Research
The UCC is investigating the clinical and academic impact of our particular 8-week model of Mindfulness Meditation. Participation in the research is voluntary and anonymous. Dimensions being measured include attention, concentration, depression, perfectionism, self-identity, and "mindfulness."
