HLTH 5002 — Mindfulness: Theory and Practice
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Studies key aspects of theory and practical principles of mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to experiences that has been scientifically researched and found to decrease habitual and destructive cycles of thought and emotion. This course is highly experiential and daily homework practice consists of at least 20 minutes of mindfulness practice. Instructions for the various practices are provided throughout the course. Each class typically includes a didactic portion, a mindfulness practice, and a group discussion. The benefits of mindfulness practice include reduced stress, improved attention, reduced emotional reactivity, and greater mind-body awareness. Offers students an opportunity to develop practical skills of relational mindfulness in interactions with others and to cultivate positive emotions.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 51 | 51 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer B 2024 | 1 | 21 | 25 | 84% | 4.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 3 | 68 | 68 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 50 | 51 | 98% | 0.5 |
| Summer B 2025 | 1 | 25 | 27 | 93% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 51 | 51 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 49 | 51 | 96% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 6% · W 16% · Th 10% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (67% of sections), W (16% of sections), R (10% of sections), T (6% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Kevan Gale (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Kevan Gale (100% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Kevan Gale (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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