A remedy for stress and more – Mindfulness in a nutshell

• Mindfulness Mindset, or what way of thinking lies behind Mindfulness?
• What is Mindfulness?
• What does it mean to be mindful?
• The benefits of being mindful
• Mindfulness and thoughts, feelings and senses
• Mindfulness and stress
• Mindfulness and pain
• Mindfulness-based therapies
• Scientific research on Mindfulness
• What is meditation?
• How to meditate?
• How to breathe properly?
• What is a body scan?
• What is informal practice?
• How to practice gratitude and compassion?

The course is primarily aimed at those struggling with excessive stress, anxiety, and worry. However, it is also for people who want to be more present, more mindful, and for those who simply want to enjoy the present moment more and not constantly escape into their heads to some “someday” or “somewhere.”

The course consists of three sections:

Section I: Mindfulness Mindset

In this section, you will learn about the mindset behind the practice of Mindfulness. This module will cover topics such as:

• What is Mindfulness?

• What does it mean to be mindful?

• What are the benefits of being mindful?

• Mindfulness and thoughts, feelings, and senses

• What does all this have to do with Descartes and Freud?

• Mindfulness and stress

• Mindfulness and pain

• Mindfulness-based therapies

• Scientific research on Mindfulness

Section II: Practical Advice

In this section, you will receive concrete and practical advice on how to practice Mindfulness. We will specifically discuss topics such as:

• What is formal training?

• What is informal training?

• What is meditation?

• How to meditate?

• How to breathe correctly?

• What is a body scan?

• How to practice gratitude?

• How to practice compassion?

Section III: Guided Meditations and Eastern Sources

In this section, you will find several guided meditations (mindfulness meditation, “senses” meditation, “rain” meditation, “gratitude” meditation, and “compassion” meditation) as well as an ebook and two lessons dedicated to the Eastern sources (Tao and Zen) of the Mindfulness practice.

Who this course is for:

• For trainees, i.e. people who would like to start practicing, as well as for professionals (psychologists, therapists, educators, etc.) who are considering using Mindfulness techniques in their work.