mindfulness programs
Structured meditation courses
Mindfulness programs are structured courses or interventions that teach meditation and awareness techniques, typically to reduce stress or improve mental health.
They appear in schools, workplaces, hospitals, and prisons: The company introduced a mindfulness program for employees.
Most derive from Buddhist contemplative practices, secularized for broader appeal.
- peer support groupsEquals helping equals cope
- stress managementHandling psychological tension
- meditationFocused attention practice
- breathing exercisesIntentional respiration patterns
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
guided imagery · emotional regulation · acceptance · self-awareness · mental health awareness · school counseling · relaxation techniques · childhood development · emotional resilience · anxiety management · conflict resolution · crisis intervention · burnout prevention · loving kindness · student wellness · teacher training · mentorship · cognitive behavioral therapy
- mental health servicescommunity mental health, mental health clinic, psychiatric care, psychiatric services, behavioral health
- Buddhist servicedana, almsgiving, alms giving, alms, meditation aid
mindfulness programsmindlessness
Lack of awareness
distraction · autopilot · zoning out · inattention · absent-mindedness
mindfulness programsgoing through the motions
Performing without genuine effort