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About Us
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Mindfulness Media Coverage
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness for Medical/PA Students
Mindfulness for UI Students
Mindfulness-Based Mental Health Therapy
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"The richness of present moment experience is the richness of life itself."
—Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness is seeing life clearly as it is right now, as if looking in a mirror, without judging what is reflected. This awareness invites us to accept the reality of what is actually happening and to discern a wise response. Instead of automatic and habitual reactions, our responses are likely to be healthier, kinder, more skillful and creative.
The practice of mindfulness, rooted in an ancient meditation tradition, is a challenging and effective way to do something for yourself in a way that only you can do. It is learning a way of being fully in your life, recognizing the richness and possibility within daily routines, times of difficulty and pain, and times of joy and ease.
The UI Hospitals and Clinics mindfulness-based program offerings reflect what research supports: that mindfulness practice is an inclusive one which speaks to the needs and longings of many—patients, students, professionals, parents, employees, leaders and others.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – for stress, chronic pain/illness, anxiety, low moods, sleep disturbance, desire for self-care
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – preventing depression relapse
Mindfulness for Freshmen (2 credit hours) – navigating transitions, exploring the ever-changing sense of self, studying with clarity and focus
Mindfulness for Medical/PA Students – learning to care for yourself while caring for others; introduction to effective intervention for patients |
Contact Us
Mindfulness-Based Programs
Email: mindfulness@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-384-5089
UI Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
In the interest of your health, UI Hospitals and Clinics buildings
and campus are non-smoking environments.
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