Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance - PDA1036

Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance is a practical introduction to mindfulness designed for anyone, regardless of background or experience. You’ll learn how to work with the mind’s default patterns and explore techniques to reduce stress, improve focus and support emotional regulation. The course combines simple exercises with reflective activities to help you apply mindfulness in both personal and professional contexts. No prior experience is needed, and the emphasis is on learning through practice and personal exploration.

At a glance

Fees

A$99 (inc GST)

Alumni discounted fees

20% discount for Monash Alumni - visit the Monash Alumni Portal to access the discount code.

Who should attend

This course is for anyone, because everyone can benefit from mindfulness. No prior experience is needed. While we introduce how mindfulness works, this is primarily a practical course. You will be invited to try a range of techniques and reflect on your experiences.

Please note, this course is not intended as a therapeutic intervention for significant health issues. If you have any concerns, we recommend consulting a qualified health practitioner.

What you will learn

Learning objectives

  • Identify the causes of stress in your life
  • Experiment with a range of mindfulness techniques
  • Develop a range of mindfulness techniques that are effective in your life
  • Evaluate the impact of a variety of mindfulness techniques
  • Reflect on your experiences in a personal mindfulness journal
  • Engage in a more mindful approach to work, study and life

Program structure

Week 1 Introducing mindfulness

  • What it means to be mindful and unmindful
  • Mindfulness meditation - introducing The Comma
  • The problem of unmindfulness
  • Why mindfulness matters to your personal and professional life

Week 2 Mindfulness and mindful stress reduction

  • The stress response and its implications for wellbeing and performance
  • Cultivating gentleness
  • The power of curiosity
  • Mindfulness in daily life

Week 3 Improving work and study performance

  • Why attention matters
  • The cognitive practices of mindfulness
  • The power of unitasking
  • Mindfulness for productivity

Week 4 Mindfulness as a way of life

  • Mindfulness and emotions
  • Mindful eating
  • Mindfulness for creativity
  • Explore, develop and maintain mindfulness practices

Testimonials

"I thought the course was brilliant. I also thought the presenters were excellent, humble and enthusiastic. The content of the course was perfectly balanced - no unfulfillable claims - all aspects of the benefits of mindfulness were explained matter-of-factly. I hope the course and the work at Monash gets more widely known. If ever our world needs mindfulness it's definitely now!" -Nicholas Perley

Professor Craig Hassed OAM

Professor Craig Hassed OAM is a leading figure in mindfulness and contemplative education, with over three decades at Monash University where he pioneered the integration of mindfulness into medical training. He is Director of Education at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, author of 14 books, and a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for his contributions to medicine and health.

Dr Sherelle Connaughton

Dr Sherelle Connaughton is the Education Coordinator at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, where she leads the development and delivery of contemplative education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A skilled educator and experienced mindfulness practitioner, Sherelle has contributed to leading journals and co-facilitated globally recognised online programs supporting thousands of learners worldwide.

Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Chambers

Dr Richard Chambers is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognised expert in mindfulness. Richard is a key contributor to the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies.

What does the course involve?

Course includes videos, articles, guided practices, self-assessment questionnaires, resources, online discussion forums, feedback videos.

Is there any compulsory assessment in this course?

No. There is no compulsory assessment in this course.

How much time does the course take each week?

The course covers approximately 1-2 hour of content per week. This can be more or less depending on the time you choose to spend exploring additional resources, exercises and engaging in discussion with other participants.

I don't have 1-2 hour per week available, can I still do the course and benefit?

Yes. You are in control of how far you take your learning. Do you just want to cover the basics? Do you want to go deeper? It's up to you. Many of the resources are downloadable so that you can keep the learnings and practice applying them in your own time.

Is the entire course viewable when the course commences?

Yes.

Do I receive a certificate at the end of the course?

Yes, after completion of an end-of-course survey.

How long do I get access to the course content?

You will have access to the course content for an extra 4 weeks after the course closes (course material is viewable for a total of 8 weeks).

Our organisation would like to have a dedicated run of the course for a large number of our staff only, is this possible?

Yes, please email m3cs@monash.edu to discuss.

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