Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course by Dr Irene Tirtajana

WHAT?

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) is a program backed by scientific research. Developed at Oxford University, MBCT-L offers a proven approach to managing depression and cultivating a more positive outlook on life.

By learning to identify and challenge negative thought patterns while cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion, individuals can break free from the cycle of chronic unhappiness and experience lasting well-being.

Benefits:

• Improved sleep quality
• Reduced anxiety & depression relapse
• Enhanced ability to cope effectively with stress
• Greater awareness of the body & mind
• Improved mood and well-being
• Enhanced emotional regulation

WHEN?

Thursday, Mar 26, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, Apr 2, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, Apr 9, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, Apr 16, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, Apr 23, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, Apr 30, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, May 7, 7pm - 9.30pm

Thursday, May 14, 7pm - 9.30pm

+1 Full Day Retreat: Saturday, 9 May, 9am-5pm, Brahm Centre @ Labrador

Total: 9 Sessions

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Labrador

2 Telok Blangah Street 31, #02-00

Singapore 108942

COURSE FEE:

$550.00 per person

$110 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

• NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

• In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
• All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.

Important Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable, non-transferable.

• Do ensure you are able to attend the 1st session before registering as you will not be allowed to continue with the course should you miss the 1st session.

• Missing subsequent sessions does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.

• Attendance of all 8 Sessions + 1 Full Day Retreat are required for Certificate of Completion.

• Request for transfer or make up class for selected mindfulness courses are subjected to availability. Admin fees chargeable, $30 for course transfer and $10 for make-up session.

•Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.

•By registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIC’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.

• Photos and/or videos may be taken during activities for Brahm Centre's records and promotional purposes.

Trainer Bio:

Dr Irene Tirtajana is the Head of Psychiatry at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH). She provides care for medically ill and general psychiatry patients, with special interests in mindfulness-based interventions and the connection between psychology and chronic diseases. 

She obtained her medical and master’s degrees in psychiatry from the National University of Singapore and became a specialist in 2014. Dr Tirtajana serves on Ng Teng Fong General Hospital’s Clinical Ethics Committee and the National Organ Transplant Unit’s Transplant Ethics Committee. As a Clinical Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS, she teaches medical students and gives talks on mental health to healthcare professionals and the public. 

Dr Tirtajana is a qualified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute. She is also a qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. 

EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.

HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:

Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)

Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

https://youtu.be/6OjU5_eGGQY?si=1YYMfgzS97OAk6kx

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.

Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.