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EDUC 230.01: Methods of Contemplative\u00a0Education for Children and Youth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
CNST 240.01: MIndfulness Based Stress Reduction\u00a0Seminar | \u00a0(Offered Spring 23)<\/p>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 CNST 240: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Seminar <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 CNST 230: Mindful\u00a0Self-Compassion Seminar<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 EDUC 205: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative \u00a0 Education<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 EDUC 230: Methods of Contemplative\u00a0education for\u00a0Children and\u00a0<\/strong>Youth<\/b><\/p>\n Ramapo Mindfulness Club<\/strong><\/p>\n Ramapo Yoga Club<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n (1\/2 Semester Course)<\/strong><\/p>\n This course develops skills to help us respond to ourselves and others with compassion, kindness, and support in times of dif\ufb01culty. The course components include: (1) an experiential approach to self-compassion through body-based practices including body scan, yoga, and loving kindness meditation (2) an exploration of the physiology of self-criticism, including chronic stress-based disease, as compared with the physiological effects of self-compassion practices. (3) an experiential approach to compassion in relationship (4) an investigation of the extant research on the bene\ufb01ts of these practices This course is a two-credit elective in the Contemplative Studies Minor. There are no pre-reqs or class standing requirements.<\/p>\n Register Under “Contemplative Studies: CNST” on Ramapo’s Registration Page<\/p>\n Spring Semester: Tuesdays, 6:05-8:30pm (1\/2 Semester Course)<\/p>\n This course is designed to teach students how to integrate and apply mindfulness in their everyday lives and to the range of challenges arising from medical and psychological conditions and life stresses. Embedded within the context of mind\/body medicine, the course focuses on the experiential cultivation of both “formal” and “informal” mindfulness practices as foundation for the cultivation of positive health behaviors and psychological and emotional resilience that can be effectively utilized across the life span. The approach supports the learning, strengthening and integration of a range of mindfulness-based self-regulatory skills through the development and refinement of inherent internal resources. The course integrates the \u201cminds-on”, secular practice of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgement. The course components: (1) an experiential approach to self-management through body based mindful practices including body scan, yoga, and meditation (2) an exploration of the physiology of stress, an exploration of chronic stress-based disease, and the physiological effects of mindfulness practices. (3) an experiential approach to mindful communications and relationship (4) an investigation of the cognitive, social, and personal benefits of these practices Register Under “Contemplative Studies: CNST” on Ramapo’s Registration Page<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n This course provides a foundation for the philosophy and the practice of yoga and other contemplative traditions. Each class contains 1.5 hours of Yoga and Meditation practice and 1.5 of discussion of readings from many diverse original texts.<\/p>\n Register under EDUC.<\/p>\n Contemplative Studies is an emerging interdisciplinary \ufb01eld, featuring themes from a wide spectrum of knowledge such as Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice and Environmental Studies. The minor addresses traditional meditative, contemplative (mindfulness) practices and contemporary methods of the social and natural sciences and contextualized cultural-historical traditions, studied as:<\/p>\n The minor consists of 6 courses, 4 of which are course courses and 2 electives. The core courses include:<\/p>\n For more information, reach out to\u00a0Carol Bowman<\/a>\u00a0or visit the\u00a0Contemplative Studies web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Alum<\/p> Nicole Baez '19, '20<\/p> Contemplative Studies, Master of Social Work, Social Work<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div> \n Professor John McTighe Leading His Students in Meditation<\/p><\/div>\n “I teach my students that the value of learning mindfulness and establishing a personal practice is twofold.\u00a0 They will, of course, have developed a deeply useful skill that they can pass onto clients to help them deal with the many forms of adversity and distress they experience.\u00a0\u00a0But they will also have given themselves the gift of a practice that facilitates their ability to be meaningfully present to clients and to manage effectively the mental, emotional and physical reactions that can come from doing this challenging work.” -John McTighe, Assistant Professor of Social Work at 秘密研究所<\/p>\n “Thank you for your wonderful presentation in my Sociology of health and Medicine class. You discussion of a grounded and mindful experience was clear and compelling. The short albeit effective guided meditation provided students with some useful tools for practice.” Martha Ecker Professor of Sociology at 秘密研究所.<\/p>\n “At our group meeting I asked everyone how they liked the introduction to mindfulness with meditation at Mindfulness at 秘密研究所… Joel was in the back row… he yelled,\u00a0‘loved it.’ ” -Sandra Suarez, Director Upward Bound Math Science student group<\/p>\n “Mindfulness and meditation have helped me to not only explore my emotions but to come to terms with them as well as finding a greater sense of peace. Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 and the Mindfulness club have been very useful with expanding upon this outlook as well as helping me find unique ways to get involved on campus and meet new, like-minded people within the Ramapo community.” -Jack, a Ramapo student<\/span><\/p>\n “I have conducted mindfulness sessions using some exercises from the MBSR class in both my undergraduate and MBA classes, and the response has been quite positive. I also have students write reflective assignments in all my classes.” -Sredevi Shivarajan, Ramapo faculty<\/p>\n “To hear and be reminded that my choice school has its own center for mindfulness, where meditation and its practices are thought of as treatment (for anxiety) is enlightening.” \u00a0– Instagram comment gplayshark “I provided Labyrinth to my students last Monday. It was wonderful!\u00a0Students shared their awareness after the practice, and we talked about our life.\u00a0I would like to introduce more experimental and contemplative pedagogy to my classes! I want to educate life skills as well as knowledge and critical thinking!”-\u00a0Mindful Fellow Seon\u00a0Mi Kim School of Sciences and Human Service<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Student Mindfulness Club 2018<\/p><\/div>\n Improve your attention, reduce stress and anxiety and increase self awareness and relations with others. Students interested in joining the Mindfulness Club to learn about the practices and application of mindful living techniques contact \u00a0mindfulness@ramapo.edu<\/a> or call (201)684-7475.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n To request disability-related accommodations, please contact\u00a0mindfulness@ramapo.edu<\/a>. FALL 22 Contemplative Courses\u00a0at Ramapo EDUC 205.01: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative\u00a0Education | 4 credits-Mon eves from 6:05-9:30 This course\u00a0gives a full hour and 15 minute yoga practice followed by a seminar\u00a0on the\u00a0important\u00a0texts and concepts that underlie yoga and meditation traditions EDUC 230.01: Methods of Contemplative\u00a0Education for Children and Youth 4 credits-Wednesday eve from 6:05-9:30 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5484","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCOURSE AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS<\/h3>\n
CNST 230: Mindful Self-Compassion Seminar-2 Credits<\/h3>\n
\nCNST 240: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Seminar-2 credits<\/h3>\n
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\n0.000 TO 2.000 Lecture hours<\/p>\nEDUC 205: Philosophy and Practice of Contemplative Education-4 Credits<\/h3>\n
\nContemplative Studies Minor<\/h3>\n
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Contemplate Studies Minor Graduates Discuss the Program<\/h4>\n

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\n“I can’t thank the Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 enough for it’s continued support and commitment to providing a comfortable space & community that fosters mental healing and exploration. Meditation has proven to be an extremely beneficial tool in my life, and I’m not sure if I would have accessed it without the Mindfulness at 秘密研究所.” – Paul Iannelli, Ramapo student<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\nMindfulness at 秘密研究所 of New Jersey<\/strong>
\r\n505 Ramapo Valley Rd
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