In this 4-session course, you will learn and practise mind-body skills which helps you cope with stress and brings about:
- Balance
- Stability
- Well-being
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
What are some expected outcomes of the course?
- Reduced stress level
- 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: June 8, 15, 22 & 29 Tuesdays
Time: 3pm - 5pm
No of Sessions: 4
Course Teacher: May Chng
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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.
Course fee may be offset by ^SkillsFuture Credit (SFC). First, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre Eventbrite page, followed by claim with SFC. Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claim upon receipt of the funds from SFC. More details on SFC will be provided upon registration.
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 e-mail 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.
About Our Trainer
May Chng was a former school vice-principal and an MOE educator for more than 20 years. At Brahm Centre, she established the distress service: AssistLine, which provides emotional support to callers. She heads the Family Support Team comprising Counselling, AssistLine and Mindful Academic Coaching Programs.
She has a Diploma in Counselling Psychology. Her interests are in Youth Mental Health, Personality Disorders and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
She is a Brahm Centre certified mindfulness trainer.