Course Overview

The Alumni Association and Michigan Online have partnered to offer an exclusive course for U-M alums, “Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection.” Led by Professor Ram Mahalingam, director of U-M’s Barger Leadership Institute, this course helps you harness mindfulness as a tool to manage stress, strengthen your relationships, or gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.

What Makes this Course Unique

• The course is free and self-paced, with access to the asynchronous course beginning on April 2. (While coursework is set around a suggested four-week schedule, it can be accessed for a total of eight weeks.)
• It offers an interdisciplinary approach to mindfulness, covering Buddhist psychology, critical theory, contemplative studies, and the major aspects of the Banyan Tree mindset framework.
• You’ll explore current research and learn mindfulness practices, such as meditation, art, poetry, photovoice, and journaling.

Ready to register? Complete the interest form today to get invited to start the course on April 2.