Time Frame Content (Topics) Objectives Faculty Teaching Methods. Identify objectives and

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1 Time Frame Content (Topics) Objectives Faculty Teaching Methods State the timeframes for each session EXAMPLE Sunday 7:00-8:30 PM Provide an outline of the content of each session/objective Introduction to Framework for Mindful Living, five-.day program based on foundational elements of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Course content, guidelines for participation. List all course behavioral objectives under the timeframe they will be addressed. Identify objectives and methods of MBSR; Outline founding, history, and intentions of MBSR; Identify evidence-based findings which support MBSR as a public health initiative; Recognize and articulate community guidelines; Review and discuss participant and teacher attendance responsibilities and expectations. List the faculty for each session Describe the teaching methods, strategies, materials, resources for each session Sunday 8:30-9:00 PM Explicate details and expectations of the experiential learning structure of MBSR and of the Framework for Mindful Living. Group introductions and intentions for attendance highlighting inclusivity and diversity. Summarize intention of experiential learning structure and how this aligns with the MBSR program; Summarize the intention of participation as an essential element of learning; Describe different types of mindfulness practices;

2 Monday 9:00-10:30 AM Monday 10:30 AM 12:15 PM Students continue with introductions and shared intentions for attendance at FML. Description of the co-creation of a learning and practice community. Discussion of challenges and learnings. Concrete investigation of a raisin, exploring the sensory methods employed and applying to mindfulness. Describing accessing through mindfulness practices, innate human birthright to be aware in the moment. Applying this to the experiential learning with mindfulness practices. Discuss as a group. Recognize and employ frames relating to inclusion and diversity through both personal introductions and group relational practice as an expression of shared humanity. Reflect on intention for participation; Recognize the intention of the group format and creation of a learning community; Apply mindfulness practices; Analyze and discuss learning from experience with mindfulness practices. Apply mindfulness practices, analyze and discuss learnings; Describe observances from sensory investigation of a common object; Compare method of investigation with mindfulness. Monday 2:00-3:30 PM Continued overview of MBSR with the introduction of initial meditation practices, awareness exercise and methods learned by participants in MBSR. Focus on Apply mindfulness practices, analyze and discuss learnings; Demonstrate posture

3 bodily awareness. options for alignment and support. Monday 3:30-5:15 PM Tuesday 7:00-8:00 AM Tuesday 9:00-10:30 AM Tuesday 10:30 AM 12:15 PM Large and small group instruction/supervision so that participants have an opportunity to practice, examine in detail and refine their skills in the various mindfulness practices taught. Detailed training in formal and informal mindfulness methods, is engaged, including the body scan meditation, sitting meditation, hatha yoga, eating meditation, walking meditation and mindfulness in the daily activities of life Continued overview of MBSR and initial meditation practices, awareness exercise and methods learned by participants in MBSR. Detailed training in formal and informal mindfulness methods, including the body scan meditation, sitting meditation, eating meditation, and mindfulness in the daily activities of life. Explore 9 dots puzzle to explicate the role of perception. Highlight the interconnection of perception and stress reactivity. Large and small group instruction/supervision so that participants have an opportunity to practice, examine in detail and Apply experiential elements of MBSR to program learning objectives Small and large group examination of experiential learning Experiential mindfulness practice Define the key role of perception impacting subjective bias; Extend and apply the interconnection between perception and stress reactivity; Apply experiential elements of MBSR Extend and apply the interconnection between perception and stress reactivity;

4 refine their skills in the various mindfulness practices taught. Attention will be given to the introduction and investigation of pleasant and unpleasant experiences and the interconnection with stress reactivity. Mindfulness practice guidance introduces applying awareness to thoughts and emotions. Distinguish subjective bias expressed with awareness of hedonic tones; Apply experiential elements of MBSR; Recall guidance for working with strong sensation or pain; Use meta-analysis of investigating thoughts and emotions. Tuesday 2:00-3:30 PM Continued experiential approach to the meditation practices, awareness exercise and methods learned by participants in MBSR. Group discussion and examination of automatic, habitual stress reactivity and habit loops with reward-based learning. Define stress reactive patterns, biological, psychological and perceptual interconnection leading to stress reactivity and allostatic load. Examination of physiological, psychological and neurological impact of stress; Define and identify automatic, habitual stress reactive patterns; Match automatic, habitual stress patterns with reward-based learning; Recall briefly, a history of stress research. Tuesday 3:30-5:15 PM Continued identification of patterns of stress reaction expressed through bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions. Group discussion on learnings. History of stress research explained and discussed. Review of automatic, habitual stress reaction and potential for mindful response. Small and large group discussion on Examination of physiological, psychological and neurological impact of stress; Define and identify automatic, habitual stress reactive patterns; Match automatic, habitual stress patterns with

5 Wednesday 7:00-8:00 AM Wednesday 9:00-10:30 AM stress. Research studies supporting the learning are offered. The importance of employing participation in cultivating stress hardiness. Guidelines and preparation for the intensive day of extended practice beginning with first practice period of following day. reward-based learning; Recall briefly, a history of stress research. Practice body awareness with lying down yoga; Preparation for extended day of mindfulness exercises. Experiential mindfulness practice. Prepare for extended day of mindfulness meditation practices Review guidelines Practice and demonstrate continuity of awareness through aiming, sustaining and re-directing the Experiential mindfulness practice. Maintenance of silence as a means to support disciplined introspection into direct experience. of attention. Practice skill in various formal mindfulness modalities over an extended period of time Demonstrate skill in ongoing attention to bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions Build attentional capacity through moment-tomoment Practice attentional variability through narrowing and widening of Extend formal mindfulness

6 Wednesday 10:30 AM 12:15 PM Wednesday 2:00-3:30 PM Experiential mindfulness practice. Maintenance of silence as a means to support disciplined introspection into direct experience. Guidance on continuity of mindfulness with eating, and informal practice. Experiential mindfulness practice. Maintenance of silence as a means to support disciplined introspection into direct experience. Guidance on continuity of mindfulness with eating, and informal practice. practice to informal experiences of eating, seeing, hearing, etc. Practice skill in various formal mindfulness modalities over an extended period of time Demonstrate skill in ongoing attention to bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions Build attentional capacity through moment-tomoment Practice attentional variability through narrowing and widening of Extend formal mindfulness practice to informal experiences of eating, seeing, hearing, etc. Practice skill in various formal mindfulness modalities over an extended period of time Demonstrate skill in ongoing attention to bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions Build attentional capacity through moment-tomoment Practice attentional

7 Wednesday 3:30-5:15 PM 7:00-8:00 AM Reflection on the experience of continued mindfulness practices. Carefully move from silence to speaking. Discuss with one other participant, then extend dialogue to large group. Close with integration guidance for the evening. Detailed training in formal and informal mindfulness methods, is engaged, including the body scan meditation, sitting meditation, hatha yoga, eating meditation, walking meditation and mindfulness in the daily activities of life variability through narrowing and widening of Extend formal mindfulness practice to informal experiences of eating, seeing, hearing, etc. Practice skill in various formal mindfulness modalities over an extended period of time Demonstrate skill in ongoing attention to bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions Build attentional capacity through moment-tomoment Practice attentional variability through narrowing and widening of Recall learning from day of continued mindfulness practice; Relate learnings, challenges, and surprises with small and large groups. Experiential mindfulness practice

8 9:00-10:30 AM Investigate and discuss patterns of meeting stress reactivity during the extended practice. Inquire into the mechanisms employed to mediate reactive patterns with mindful awareness. Discuss in dyads and large group. Explore the stress response, and the role of perception in making wise choices. Outline Mindfulness mediated stress response; Recall the interconnection of perception with stress reactivity and response; Apply mindfulness mediated stress response to direct experience learning during the day of extended practice; 10:30 AM 12:15 PM 2:00-3:30 PM Continued lecture and discussion about the mechanisms of mindfulness, and, methods for intercepting stress reactive patterns. Lecture and discussion on Gary Schwartz, MD s model of disattention and attention. Review of stress research of W. Cannon, H. Selye, R. Lazarus, S. Folkman, and B. Mc Ewen. Review stress hardiness, and allostasis. Methods for cultivating resources with meditation and other supportive behaviors. Exploration of social anxiety, social challenges with a mindfulness exercise of thought, sensations and emotions interpersonally. Practice with a dyad partner engaging mindfulness into the dialogue. Discussion from small to large group. Repeat the mechanisms of mindfulness: Intention, Attention and Attitude leading to behavior; Recognize methods learned for intercepting habitual patterns including review of reward-based learning; Distinguish three components of stress hardiness (Suzanne Kobasa) Summarize the impact of mindfulness on neuroplasticity. Recognize the application of mindfulness mediated stress response with interpersonal exchanges; Review Insight Dialogue meditation guidelines; Practice active listening with mindful

9 communication. 3:30-5:15 PM 7:00-7:30 PM 7:30-9:30 PM Friday 7:00-8:00 AM Friday 9:00-10:30 AM Engage in interpersonal mindfulness with a on meaning gathered through words and body language. Continue with extending the interpersonal to present moment mindfulness employed in dialogue with another. Lecture with power point on Brown s Mindfulness Center Professional Teacher Training Track. Questions are addressed. Group learning and community building with presentations by participants. Detailed training in formal and informal mindfulness methods, is engaged, including the body scan meditation, sitting meditation, hatha yoga, eating meditation, walking meditation and mindfulness in the daily activities of life. Group assessment with review of the learning, practice and application of formal and informal mindfulness practices. Discussion and formulation of doable next steps. Apply mindfulness practices to communication; Recall the impact of perception of stress or ease with interpersonal exchanges; Formulate learning from engaged practice and discussion. Review steps for MBSR Professional Teacher Education path. Identification of learning elements taught and integrated through the Framework for Mindful Living Program. Assemble learning from group activity Experiential mindfulness practice Indicate key learning and intentions for future learning

10 Friday 10:30 AM 12:15 PM Teachers review resources books, recordings, retreats, MBSR 8 week programs, apps for supporting ongoing practice of mindfulness. Sensitivity to transitions from the program to travel and returning home, as well as applying small practices throughout the day. Relate guidelines for transition from Framework for Mindful Living program to travel and return home; Recognize and analyze next steps needed to transition from the program Review resources for continuing education and development of attentional strength with mindfulness. Design a personal plan for continuing to develop mindfulness both formally and informally in one s daily life Conclude participation with articulation of learning, insights, and intentions