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Dr Richard Chambers,
Assoc. Prof. Craig Hassed,
DR SHERELLE CONNAUGHTON,
LIV DOWNING,
JEN OPIE,
and
Oscar Murphy
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Topics Covered
- Communication
- Mindful relationships
- Empathy, compassion and kindness
- Mindfulness and pain
- Self-compassion and performance
- The big picture
- Ethics, values and goals
- Mindfulness meditation
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Mindful life skills
This course is a follow-up to the beginner course, Mindfulness for Peak Performance and Wellbeing. It helps you apply mindfulness to your daily activities and decisions, with a focus on compassion and self-compassion.
The course is led by experienced and knowledgeable educators who practice mindfulness themselves.
"Excellent course that provides guideance on how to live a better life: ethical, loving, focused, positive, and present."
"Craig and Richard are fantastic facilitators and the mentoring team is really supportive and proactive."
The course emphasizes compassion, including self-compassion, and shows how to bring mindfulness into your daily activities and decisions.
"Maintaining a Mindful Life was an excellent course. I plan to take it again when they offer it in June, for a bit of positive reinforcement."
"This course was particularly helpful to help me focus on the here and now instead of obsessing with past situations or future scenarios that brought on too much stress."
The course provides practical exercises, meditations, and explorations of the theory behind mindfulness.
"This course is very usefull."
"I've always been sloppy, daydreamer and a slow thinker, and now I've finally realized that with just being present I could make a huge improvement in my life."
The course has active engagement from mentors on the discussion forums and weekly feedback videos from the main educators.
"I can thoroughly recommend it if you wish to improve your attention and general mood and effectiveness."
"The mentoring team is really supportive and proactive."
The course is well-structured, paced, and presented. The videos and reading materials are well-scripted and chosen.
"Excellent course with useful and practical material."
"This course has been a very rewarding experience"
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Offers a groundbreaking approach to dealing with depression using mindfulness.
Teaches how to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.
Classic text on mindfulness from the Buddhist tradition.
Gentle introduction to mindfulness meditation for beginners.
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Explores the science behind mindfulness and its benefits for the brain.
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Teaches how to live in the present moment and find inner peace.
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Provides a practical, step-by-step guide to mindfulness meditation for beginners.
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This comprehensive guide provides a thorough overview of both verbal and nonverbal communication, offering practical tips and exercises to enhance communication abilities for both personal and professional settings.
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Focusing on interpersonal communication, this book explores the dynamics of relationships, active listening, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence, providing insights into building and maintaining strong connections.
Written by a former FBI agent, this book delves into the often overlooked but essential aspect of nonverbal communication, providing techniques for decoding body language cues and understanding their significance in various situations.
Specifically addressing challenging and high-stakes conversations, this book offers a structured approach to navigate difficult discussions, manage emotions, and achieve positive outcomes.
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This practical guide investigates the science behind charisma, providing actionable techniques to enhance personal presence, build rapport, and influence others effectively.
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Exploring the often-overlooked strengths of introverts, this book challenges the traditional emphasis on extroversion, advocating for the value of quiet contemplation, empathy, and creativity in communication.
Pioneering the concept of emotional intelligence, this book highlights its significance in effective communication, leadership, and overall personal success, providing practical strategies for developing this crucial skill.
Drawing inspiration from the world-renowned TED Talks platform, this book analyzes the storytelling techniques used by successful speakers, offering practical tips and exercises to enhance storytelling abilities and captivate audiences.
Exploring the significance of body language in both personal and professional interactions, this book provides insights into decoding nonverbal cues, projecting confidence, and using body language to build rapport and influence others.
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Focusing on the principles of effective communication, this book examines what makes certain ideas memorable and persuasive, offering practical strategies for creating messages that resonate with audiences and drive action.
Combining data visualization and storytelling, this book provides a unique approach to communicating complex data effectively, helping professionals transform raw data into compelling and actionable insights.
Addressing the challenges of communication in the digital age, this book offers strategies for building strong relationships and trust even when interacting primarily through digital platforms, covering topics such as virtual presence, tone of voice, and cultural sensitivity.
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