Unit 5 CAM Project

Here & Now: Stress Reduction Through Mind/Body Practices

Course Syllabus

General Information
Instructor: Amy Capps
Email: amycapps@student.purdueglobal.edu
Course Meetings: TBD
Credit Hours: N/A

Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students/ participants to mind/ body practices to help reduce
stress. The focus of this course will be on understanding the basics of mindfulness, how it helps
reduce stress, and specific practices for daily use.

Course Prerequisites
None

Course Objectives
1. To learn the causes of stress.
2. To understand the various health risks associated with stress.
3. To understand the basics of mind/body practices.
4. To learn the major concepts of mindfulness.
5. To learn and understand the benefits of mindfulness.
6. To learn and understand specific mindfulness practices.
7. To feel confident in the ability to control stress through mindfulness practices.

Recommended Materials
Goldstein, E., Stahl, B. 2019. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, 2nd edition.
New Harbinger Publications.

Grading
Grading will be based on participation for a pass or fail grade.