This 6 session course offers an experiential learning approach to shape one’s psychological well-being and mental resilience through mind-body practices. Techniques and mindfulness practices taught will help one to better cope with stress or anxiety due to occupational burnout or academic stress.

This course is based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, developed by Dr Jon Kabat Zinn at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School in 1979. Curriculum is based on the Undefeated Mind Course offered at NUS .

What are some expected outcomes of the course?

• Approach your life with more awareness, composure, energy, understanding and enthusiasm

• Develop the ability to cope more effectively with both short-term and long-term stressful situations

• Improve your focus, resilience and capacity to recover more quickly from challenging events

Who is this for?

People who are interested in an in-depth exploration of mindfulness with an emphasis on stress reduction and building mental resilience.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Mindfulness and Mind-Body Connections

Session 2: Perception Shapes Our Experience

Session 3: Acceptance, Letting Go and Being Present

Session 4: Stress Reactivity and Changing Our Responses

Session 5: Interpersonal Communications

Session 6: Applying Mindfulness in Daily Life

Schedule:

Date: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 20, 27 | Saturdays - 6 sessions

Venue : Brahm Centre @ MacPherson

Time: 3-5pm

Trainer: Eric Lim, Mindfulness Psychologist and Certified MBSR teacher

Course fee: $360

Student Subsidy is available

Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable.
• Do ensure that you are able to attend the first session of the course before registering for the course as you will not be allowed to continue with the course should you miss the first session.
• Request for transfers or make up-classes for selected mindfulness courses are subjected to availability and fees of $30 for transfers and $10 for make-up are applicable.