Course: Mindfulness in healthcare practice

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Course title Mindfulness in healthcare practice
Course code KOS/MZP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Lochmannová Alena, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D., MBA
Course content
Seminars 1. - 2. Introduction to mindfulness and meditation (definition, benefits of both techniques in promoting health and relieving stress and tension, meditation effects and mechanism of mindfulness, EBM findings, a view of cognitive neuroscience and mindfulness scientific research); three types of meditation - concentration, kindness and open attention. 3. Techniques focused on breathing (mindful breathing) and the present mind or alertness. 4. Mindfulness, body and stress management (self-awareness and perception of one's own feelings) - introduction and practice of body-scan technique. 5. Mindfulness and gratitude - introduction and practice of gratitude techniques. 6. Self-kindness - introduction and practice of technique of developing friendship with each other. 7. Kindness to others - introduction and practice of the technique of developing friendship with others. 8. Mindfulness and fear management - introduction and practice of fear management practice. 9. - 10. Presentation of a paper on a given topic in a colloquium. Practicals 1. - 2. Mindfulness in everyday life - creating habits associated with mindfulness; Supporting the habit of regular meditation and increasing motivation for independent meditation practice. 3. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 4. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 5. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 6. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 7. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 8. Meditation training, practice of selected mindfulness techniques. 9. - 10. Analysis of reflective diary.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 14 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
no prerequisites are required
Skills
no prerequisites are required
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
he/she defines basic concepts and explains the theoretical concepts related to the issue of mindfulness and meditation
Skills
he/she identifies stress factors in the work and personal area and develops ways to deal with them by mastering the basic procedures of mindfulness development
he/she better mentally manages demanding professional situations (and possible failures)
he/she better manages negative emotions associated with stress and cultivates emotional self-awareness
he/she increases your resilience, well-being and composure
he/she regulates self-attention, cultivates meta-awareness and skill of self-control, cognitive control and self-control
he/she practices conscious and calming concentration
he/she resists the urge, filters out irrelevant, ruminative thinking, and remains focused on the goal
he/she improves attention during tasks and interactions with others
he/she develops compassion, empathy and the ability to listen, practices a positive attitude towards oneself and others
he/she cultivates raport in relationships
he/she cultivates interpersonal relationships (relationships with clients or their family members, but also relationships between co-workers / colleagues in a multidisciplinary team)
he takes care of himself and his mental and physical health
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Task-based study method
Competences
Seminar
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Skills demonstration during practicum
Kolokvium
Skills
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Continuous assessment
Competences
Kolokvium
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Brewer, S. Chvilka na relaxaci. Cvičení a rady pro zdravé tělo i duši.. Via, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7585-519-0.
  • Burch, V., Penman, D. Meditace pro zdraví. Praktický průvodce pro zvládání bolesti, nemocí a stresu pomocí všímavosti.. Praha: Grada, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-5619-6.
  • Collard, P. Knížka o mindfulness.. Beta, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7306-992-6.
  • Davenport, B., Scott, S. J. 70 cvičení pro zklidnění těla a mysli na pouhých 10 minut.. Praha: Grada, 2018. ISBN 978-80-271-0113-9.
  • Feldman, Ch. Meditace pro začátečníky.. Praha: Pragma, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7617-877-9.
  • Goleman, D. Emoční inteligence.. Praha: Metafora, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7359-334-6.
  • Henssey, G. Mindfulness pro každý den: Malými kroky k velkým změnám.. Praha: Portál, 2019. ISBN 978-80-262-1460-1.
  • Honzák, R. Jak žít a vyhnout se syndromu vyhoření.. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7601-004-8.
  • Horáček, J., Drtinová, D. Vědomí a realita: O mozku, duševní nemoci a společnosti.. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7601-414-5.
  • Jeřábek, J. Všímavost pro snížení stresu, lepší vztahy a vnitřní klid.. Praha: Argo, 2021. ISBN 978-80-2573-421-6.
  • Kabat-Zinn, J. Život samá pohroma.. Brno: Jan Melvil Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7555-012-5.
  • Lomas, T, Medina, JC, Ivtzan, I, Rupprecht, S, Eiroa-Orosa, F. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Mindfulness on the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals. J Clin Psychol. 2018; 74: 319? 355.. 2018.
  • Nhat Hanh, T. Umění sdílet.. Praha: Beta, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7306-615-4.
  • Penmam, D., Wiliams, M. Všímavost. Jak najít klid v uspěchané době.. Praha: Anag, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7263-906-9.
  • Rabten, G. Meditace pro život.. Nadace Rabten, 2019. ISBN 9782889250639.
  • Roflíková, M., Vančurová, M. Mindfulness pro každého.. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2020. ISBN 978-80-271-1241-8.
  • Rosenberg Marshall, B. Nenásilná komunikace - Řeč života. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-2621-079-5.
  • Sluyter, D. Přirozená meditace. Snadno a intuitivně.. Praha: Pragma, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7549-150-3.
  • Špatenka, P. Meditace, všímavost a vhled. (Pro váš mindfulness život).. Pavel Špatenka, 2019. ISBN 978-80-9057-709-1.
  • Williams, M., Penman, D. Všímavost. Jak najít klid v uspěchaném světě.. Olomouc: ANAG s.r.o., 2014. ISBN 978-80-7263-906-9.


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