HE 405 - Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness/Meditation and Yoga as Healing Tools (SF)

1. Discuss the strengths, challenges and treatment outcomes of the Contemplative practices of Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness/Meditation and Yoga as therapeutic tools
2. Complete Neuromeditation Style Inventory assessment tools
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Neuroscience of how Mindfulness/Meditation and Restorative and Trauma Informed Yoga “rewire “the brain through research and applying concepts in classroom activities and assignments
4. Identify culturally, morally and spiritually appropriate health promotion and disease interventions for diverse populations
5. Participate in self-awareness practices (reflection of knowledge, values, ethics and health beliefs) to optimize evidence-based choices of health-related behaviors
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the neuroscience of Traumatic Stress
7. Discuss how Mindfulness/Meditation and the “Therapeutic Yoga’s” promote self-regulation in the areas of attention, body awareness and emotional regulation
8. Explore Trauma Sensitive modifications to support survivors of trauma emotional safety and stability
9. Research, develop and implement a semester long Contemplative Practice Project for self or community.  To be approved by Professor