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3048 - The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Course
… leadership. In this course, you'll use self-assessment, mindfulness assessments, simulations, exercises and readings … and focus and attention, which can be enhanced through mindfulness training. Understand emotional intelligence … in your current role. Understand the research linking mindfulness training to leadership effectiveness. Become …
Semesters:
- Fall - 25
- Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
- ON-LINE
4053 - Managing Anxiety: A Naturopathic Approach
Course
Learn how naturopathic medicine can help with anxiety and fit into the work of your health-care team for a more holistic approach to your best health.
You’ll learn an evidence-based strategy to support the mind-and-body connection that helps restore calm to the nervous system, both mentally…
3406 - Compassion-Based Resilience for Healthcare Professionals
Course
… and various models of compassion, you will discover mindfulness and compassion based practices that promote … compassion and the neuroscience supporting the efficacy of mindfulness and compassion for improving wellbeing and reducing the risk of burnout. Experience mindfulness and compassion meditative practices aimed at …
4015 - Buddhism and the Good Life: Thich Nhat Hanh
Course
… Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and named the father of modern mindfulness. We’ll read selections from his poetry, journal, … Understand the contemplative practices of Buddhism such as Mindfulness, morning and evening practices, loving kindness … Engage, if you wish, in contemplative practices such as mindfulness, journaling, and composition of your own gathas …
Semesters:
- Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
- ON-LINE
2763 - Summer Writing School: Meditation & Writing Retreat
Course
… Our retreat offers accessible on-the-spot meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices that uncover your … through meditation and generative writing practices. Apply mindfulness techniques to emotional habits that sabotage …
Semesters:
- Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
- IN-CLASS
Locations:
- St. George Campus
2287 - Writing Humour
Course
Find out what it takes to be funny and learn the techniques used by successful literary and popular comic writers. Combining lectures with in-class exercises and workshops, this course will examine the types of comedy suited to the printed page: slapstick, satire, absurdity, verbal humour, surprise…
2821 - Writing Television Comedy
Course
From sitcoms to single-camera comedies and animation, learn how funny can function and thrive on television. Work with an experienced TV comedy writer and a community of like-minded writers in a course that combines lectures and workshops. You'll explore and develop the key elements of good comedy…
2825 - Playwriting: Introduction
Course
Learn the basics of writing for the stage and connect with a community of like-minded writers in this introductory course in our playwriting stream. Working with a produced playwright, you'll learn important theatrical elements including story structure, character development and dialogue. The…
Semesters:
- Fall - 25
- Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
- ON-LINE
1024 - Chinese (Cantonese): Level III
Course
When you've completed Levels I and II, Level III will expand your vocabulary and grasp of nuance so you can express what's on your mind more accurately. By this course's end, you'll be able to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. While the course emphasis is on oral Cantonese…
Semesters:
- Fall - 25
- Spring/Summer - 25
Delivery Methods:
- IN-CLASS
- ON-LINE
Locations:
- St. George Campus
2553 - Fantasy & Science Fiction: Master Class
Course
If you've already taken Caitlin Sweet's introductory course - or have a fantasy novel in your desk drawer - here's your chance to learn from a published author and connect with a community of like-minded writers. In this course you can workshop your unpolished manuscript. Class sessions will help…