UCLA MAPs Classes - Virtual
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Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) are the signature educational programs of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). These six-week class series are open to the public. MAPs classes lay the foundation for participants to learn basic principles of mindfulness, to develop a personal meditation practice, to learn about the science and practice of mindfulness, and to apply the principles in daily life.
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MINDFUL AWARENESS PRACTICES, MAPS
MAPS I - FOR DAILY LIVING (Virtual/Zoom Classroom)
MAPS I - FOR DAILY LIVING (Virtual/Zoom Classroom)
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CE Credit Available for Psychologists; Calif licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs; & Nurses. For those licensed outside of California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if California CE credit is accepted. For more info on CE credits visit: UCLA/MARC: www.uclahealth.org/marc/classes
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Dates: Saturday’s beginning September 26 – October 31, 2020 (Six week course)
Time: 4pm - 6pm (PST/California) Location: Virtual/Zoom Classroom Cost: COVID-19 rates
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MAPs I Daily Living is suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced mindfulness and mediation students.
Structure Each class is a combination of lecture, practice, and group feedback and discussion. MAPs is taught in a context of a supportive community environment with classes no larger than 30-40 students. Students report that the group support was one of the most helpful and inspiring aspects of the class.
Content Areas
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Practices
The class series offers a variety of mindfulness practices so that the student can discover which practice is useful to them. Practices include:
Who should take this class?
This course is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for beginners. MAPs class lays the foundation for a daily meditation practice and provides insight into the basics of mindfulness and how it can be applied to daily life. It is also appropriate for an experienced practitioner who wishes to revitalize their practice. MAPs is helpful for people of all backgrounds and religions. Classes are suitable for ages 16 and over.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refunds requested prior to two weeks before the first day of class will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. We regret that we cannot give refunds after this date. Refunds should be requested by email to wiseheartmindfulness@gmail.com.
MARC.UCLA reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. Registrants will be notified in advance of the class.
No refunds or credits are given to registrant "no-shows".
The class series offers a variety of mindfulness practices so that the student can discover which practice is useful to them. Practices include:
- Sitting meditation
- Eating meditation
- Daily life meditations
- Relational mindfulness
- Walking meditation
- Standing mediation
- Movement mediation
- Practices to develop positive emotions
- Working with thoughts
Who should take this class?
This course is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for beginners. MAPs class lays the foundation for a daily meditation practice and provides insight into the basics of mindfulness and how it can be applied to daily life. It is also appropriate for an experienced practitioner who wishes to revitalize their practice. MAPs is helpful for people of all backgrounds and religions. Classes are suitable for ages 16 and over.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refunds requested prior to two weeks before the first day of class will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. We regret that we cannot give refunds after this date. Refunds should be requested by email to wiseheartmindfulness@gmail.com.
MARC.UCLA reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. Registrants will be notified in advance of the class.
No refunds or credits are given to registrant "no-shows".
CE Policy: MAPS are an excellent introduction to mindfulness for clinicians, who are welcome to take it for credit. The cost for the CEs is $50.
- Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 10 hours of credit.
- California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists 10 contact hours may be applied to your license renewal requirements.
- Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 12 contact hours.