This course will explore the psychological aspects of mindfulness, including its definition, history, and applications. We will discuss the various benefits of mindfulness, such as improved mental health, stress reduction, and increased focus. We will also explore the neuroscience behind mindfulness, and how it can be used to improve
In clinical psychology and well-being, mindfulness is the cognitive skill of, or state reached by, intentionally and on purpose maintaining moment-by-moment awareness of bodily sensations, feelings, thoughts, and immediate surroundings with a non-judgmental or equanimous attitude, counteracting [the mind's] automatic rumination and cognitive elaborations on one's experiences. The term mindfulness derives from the Pali word sati, a significant element of Buddhist traditions, and it incorporates elements from Theravada, Chan, and Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques.