Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Breathe in, Breathe out

Stress is a universal experience. If not addressed, stress can have negative effects on our mental health. To help people reduce stress and improve the mind-body relationship for overall health, Jon Kabat Zinn, PhD, developed formal mindfulness practices, termed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). By taking this training, public health professionals will learn MBSR techniques and explore ways to implement MBSR into public health practice. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and how it can be an approach in mental health issues.
  • Identify different Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction techniques and their benefits.
  • Describe how Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction applies to public health programs.

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals, Educators/Trainers, General Public Health, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Teacher/Faculty

Duration: ~ 45 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036; CPEU Provider number: 21216
 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: May 11, 2023

Author:  Wayne Tormala, Chief of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Dulce Rodriguez, BS

Subject Matter Expert:  Wayne Tormala, Chief of the Arizona Department of Health Services

Narration by: Dulce Rodriguez, BS

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

Skill Level: Advanced
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_10012019_1
Category 1 Credits: 1.0
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Communication Skills
Secondary Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills