Mindfulness Classes
Course Update
- Morning & Evening sections available, 8-Week Mindfulness Foundation course, a community-driven online w/ Paula Huffman, BS, RN, EYRT, starting in January
- In-person Retreat with Paula Huffman coming soon
The UNC Mindfulness-based Program for Stress and Pain Management offers meditation and mind-body awareness training that will teach you to slow down, set priorities, and stay calm, focused, and relaxed during a busy life. These practices will enhance your body’s natural adaptive healing ability and cultivate the mind’s clarity and insight.
This evidence-based program is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s model. Mindfulness is ‘the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.’ It enables individuals to step out of ‘automatic pilot.’ and connect and respond to daily life with increased awareness and self-control.
The class format includes instruction and practice of mindfulness skills, mind-body exercises, group dialogue, and daily home assignments. In this program, you will receive the following:
- Eight weekly classes of 2 hours each
- Recordings with guided meditations and stretching practices
- Access extensive handouts, reading lists, home assignments, resources, etc.
- Participants are encouraged to practice home assignments for 30-40 minutes daily and complete an initial questionnaire and a course evaluation. This challenging, life-affirming course requires a solid commitment to maximal benefit. Your instructors are committed to and skilled at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment.
“What I have grown to recognize about myself is that I spend a great deal of time caring for everyone…This class…taught me about my origin and my environment and its role in how I have learned to survive and cope with life. I feel better about my existence, and it has allowed me to engage in self-care.”
January
8-Week Mindfulness Foundational Course for Stress Management and Life Enhancement, with Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT
Tuesday, January 23 through March 5, 2024, from 6-8 PM EST, via Zoom
Fee: $375 General Public | $350 UNC Affiliates | $250 Repeat Participants
After registration, you will receive a Zoom link and instructions
Click here to register
8-Week Mindfulness Foundational Course for Stress Management and Life Enhancement, with Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT
Fridays, January 26 through March 8, 2024, from 6-8 PM EST, via Zoom
Fee: $375 General Public | $350 UNC Affiliates | $250 Repeat Participants
After registration, you will receive a Zoom link and instructions
Click here to register
Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT
Paula has worked as a Health and Education services professional for over 40 years. Her experience in providing wellness services to both patients and students is vast. In addition, she has taught with UNC’s Program on Integrative Medicine and Mindfulness program for twelve years.
Please visit our website www.pim.med.unc.edu
FACEBOOK: @UNCPIM https://www.facebook.com/UNCpim/
Twitter: @UNC Mindfulness https://twitter.com/UNC_PIM
For more information, email mindfulness@med.unc.edu