Simei: Mindfulness in Pain Management - Jul 4-Aug 29 (Wed) 10:30am-12pm

We all have pain to reckon with, whether it is physical or emotional in nature. Mindfulness practices can change the way the mind and body respond to pain, this natural way is effective in easing pain with no side adverse effects.

Session 1: Life Without Pain

Session 2: Understanding the Nature of Pain

Session 3: Identifying the Sources of Pain

Session 4: Changing The Relationship with Pain

Session 5: Letting Go

Session 6: Being At Peace

Session 7: Living A Happy Life

Session 8: Sustaining The Practice

The sessions will comprise of mindful movements, various mindfulness practices and discussions.

Course Trainers:

Angie Chew is the Princinpal Mindfulness Trainer at Brahm Centre and a qualified MBSR Teacher. She has conducted mindfulness courses and workshops for more than 30 organisations including Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, Agency For Integrated Care, National Council for Social Service, Goldman Sachs, Keppel Land, MOM, Civil Service College, Esso, Swire and DBS Bank.

Eric Lim is a qualified MBSR Teacher and Mindfulness Psychologist at Brahm Centre. He spearheads the curriculum development and research efforts of the mindfulness programmes. He has taught courses, talks and workshops including Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, National Institute of Education, Hwa Chong Institution and more. Eric has also been awarded the merit award for being a young model caregiver at the 2017 Model Caregiver Awards organised by AWWA.

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Dates (8 sessions): (Wed) Jul 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 29
(*Note: No class on Aug 22 due to Hari Raya Haji)

Time: 10:30am-12pm

(^SkillsFuture Credit can be applied and *Seniors enjoy a National Silver Academy subsidy)

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Registration Process:
- If you wish to use your SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) towards this course, please first register and pay a deposit online on Brahm Centre’s Eventbrite page. You will receive an Eventbrite Order Confirmation PDF, which you can then use to upload on the SFC website to make your claim submission. Your course deposit will be returned to your credit card (online payment) or by cheque (cash/nets payment) when Brahm Centre receives the funds from SFC, subject to the amount successfully claimed.
- You should expect to receive your refund by the 3rd week from the course start date.

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^ SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) Use:

- Log in to the SkillsFuture website http://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to submit your claim using your Singpass, and upload the Eventbrite Order Confirmation PDF as supporting document. You may submit your claim up to 60 days before start of course till day of course commencement.

- A step-by-step guide for your SFC claim: http://www.skillsfuture.sg/-/media/Initiatives/Files/SFC_UserGuide.pdf

- You are responsible for making your claim submission within the eligible time frame stipulated by SkillsFuture.

- For more help on making SFC claim:
• Please call the SkillsFuture Hotline: +65 6785 5785
• Or get help in person at the following Career Connect Centres:
@ Paya Lebar: 11 Eunos Road 8, #02-02 Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601
@ Tampines: 1 Tampines Walk, #01-21 Tampines Hub Public Service Centre, Singapore 528523
@ Woodlands: 900 South Woodlands Drive, #04-07 Woodlands Civic Centre, Singapore 730900

Career Connect Centres Operating Hours:
Mondays to Fridays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

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* National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy
- The NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.
- Each senior is eligible to receive subsidies for no more than three short courses per institution per calendar year.
- Arrive 30 minutes before class starts to complete the application process.
- Submit a front and back photocopy of your NRIC.
- Sign the form for consent of use of personal data by C3A and relevant partners.
- Participants who do not fulfill the above criteria will not be eligible for NSA funding and will be required to pay the course fee in full; no refunds will be provided.

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Please Note:
- ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
- Brahm Centre allows for make-up classes - an admin fee of $10 applies
- Switching course dates: $30 plus any fee difference