BMS419 Eastern and Western Approaches to Mindfulness (8)

Fundamentals of mindfulness concepts have long existed in Western and Eastern cultures. Nevertheless, there are differences between Western understanding of mindfulness and Eastern conceptions. Furthermore, there is a variety of definitions of mindfulness both in Eastern and Western approaches. This subject introduces students to these historical and philosophical concepts such that they can be contrasted. Some applications of mindfulness such as the relationship between mindfulness and modern learning theory and its application to attention regulation training are also introduced.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS419. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to draw from a range of concepts to compare, contrast and differentiate between mindfulness as perceived in Western and Eastern cultures
  • Be able to reflect on the relationship between mindfulness and modern learning theory
  • Be able to describe the evolution of the place of mindfulness in clinical psychology in Western society

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Origin and theory of mindfulness
  • Eastern concepts of mindfulness
  • Western concepts of mindfulness
  • Commonalities and differences between Eastern and Western approaches of mindfulness
  • Relationship between mindfulness and modern learning theory
  • Changes in western clinical psychology
  • Attention regulation training
  • Equanimity as a core mechanism of mindfulness

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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