MBSR PROGRAM

PROPOSAL 2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
THE MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM IS A
TARGETED INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING AND
RESILIENCE OF LEVEL 2 NURSING STUDENTS AT THE ASIA PACIFIC
COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES. AS NURSING STUDENTS PROGRESS IN
THEIR EDUCATION, THEY ENCOUNTER INCREASING STRESSORS THAT CAN
IMPACT THEIR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THIS PROGRAM AIMS
TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL TOOLS ROOTED IN MINDFULNESS TO HELP
STUDENTS MANAGE STRESS, FOSTER SELF-AWARENESS, AND CULTIVATE
A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM WELL-BEING.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCE NURSING STUDENTS TO THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF
MINDFULNESS.
EQUIP STUDENTS WITH MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO
THEIR ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL SETTINGS.
ENHANCE SELF-AWARENESS AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS.
PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO DISCUSS AND
MANAGE STRESSORS UNIQUE TO NURSING EDUCATION.
FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS

DEFINITION AND PRINCIPLES OF MINDFULNESS.

BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS IN NURSING EDUCATION AND PRACTICE.
GUIDED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS.
SESSION 2: MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES FOR STRESS REDUCTION

MINDFUL BREATHING AND BODY SCAN EXERCISES.

APPLYING MINDFULNESS TO MANAGE ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL STRESS.
GROUP DISCUSSION ON INTEGRATING MINDFULNESS INTO DAILY LIFE.

SESSION 3: STRESS AWARENESS AND COPING STRATEGIES

IDENTIFYING STRESSORS SPECIFIC TO NURSING EDUCATION.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS AWARENESS TECHNIQUES.
GROUP SHARING AND DISCUSSION ON EFFECTIVE COPING STRATEGIES.

SESSION 4: EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND RESILIENCE

UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF NURSING PRACTICE.

MINDFULNESS PRACTICES FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION.
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH MINDFULNESS.

SESSION 5: INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION

REVIEW OF MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES LEARNED.

PEER-LED MINDFULNESS EXERCISES.
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL MINDFULNESS PLAN FOR ONGOING PRACTICE.

TIMELINE OF THE PROJECT

THE PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED OVER FIVE WEEKLY SESSIONS,
EACH LASTING 90 MINUTES.
SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE A MIX OF GUIDED MEDITATION, INTERACTIVE
DISCUSSIONS, GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND SELF-REFLECTION EXERCISES.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST / PSYCHIATRIST, ALONG WITH STUDENT
RESEARCHER, WILL FACILITATE THE SESSIONS.

RESOURCES REQUIRED
CLASSROOM OR VIRTUAL MEETING SPACE WITH AUDIOVISUAL CAPABILITIES.
PSYCHOLOGIST/ PSYCHIATRIST
PRINTED MATERIALS, HANDOUTS, OR DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
EVALUATION TOOLS (SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUP GUIDES).