In this 4-session course, you will learn to train the mind to purposefully pay attention to the present moment, without judging the experience. You will be introduced to the connection between the mind and the body, explore the habits of the mind, investigate stress triggers and one’s reactivity, understand anxiety and its impact. You will also learn how to cultivate kindness towards yourself and others.

What is Mindfulness?

“Mindfulness is a conscious effort to be completely present – to set aside worry, expectations and other thoughts and emotions to be fully aware of the current moment. Mindfulness can be used to enrich your life, calm your mind and even improve your health.” Source: Special Report Oct 2013, Mayo Clinic

Participants will learn how to train the mind to purposefully pay attention to the present moment, without judging the experience. You will be introduced to the connection between the mind and the body, explore the habits of the mind, investigate stress triggers and one’s reactivity, understand anxiety and its impact. You will also learn how to cultivate kindness towards yourself and others.

What are some expected outcomes of the course?

• Reduced stress level
• Better self-care
• Improved sleep quality
• Happier interpersonal relationships
• More positive outlook on life

Who is this for?

People who have little or no knowledge of mindfulness and wish to learn how to apply it in their daily lives. Suitable for adults and teenagers 16 and above.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness

Session 2: Be Right Where You Are

Session 3: Our Storytelling Minds

Session 4: Cultivating Kindness

Schedule:

Date: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27 | Wednesdays.

Time: 3:15pm - 5:15pm

No of Sessions: 4

Course Teacher: Lily Gan, Mindfulness Trainer

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Course fee:

$160 | $32 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy*

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

1. In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).

2. First, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre Eventbrite page.

3. They should claim with SFC before the course start date through the SkillsFuture portal. Click for steps to submit SFC claim.

4. Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claimed upon receipt of the funds from SFC.

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.

Research Opportunity

All participants in the MFC course are invited to take part in a collaborative research study between Brahm Centre and Duke-NUS Medical School. We will send you an email within a week with more details of this study, which is questionnaire-based. It will take about 1 hour in your own time and you will be compensated $15 within 3 months of your course ending.

Trainer Bio

Ms Lily Gan is a Brahm Centre mindfulness trainer and Senior Counsellor. Lily has been practicing mindfulness since 2015 after attending various mindfulness courses, and she also applies mindfulness as an important modality in her counselling sessions. After being certified as a Brahm Centre Mindfulness Trainer in 2018 she has been teaching the centre’s Mindfulness Foundation Course in both English and Mandarin.

Lily graduated with a Masters of Social Science (Counselling & Psychotherapy) from Edith Cowen University, Australia in 2011. She provided pro-bono counselling services in the local community such as THK Family Service Centre and Brahm Centre, before joining Brahm Centre as a Counsellor.