What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a simple and very powerful practice of training our mind. It’s simple in that it’s really just about paying attention to what’s happening here and now (i.e. sensations, thoughts, and emotions) in a non-judgmental way. It’s powerful because it can interrupt the habit of getting lost in thoughts, mostly about the future or past, which often generates more stress on top of the real pressures of everyday life.
Mindfulness has been gathering much attention over recent years as a tried-and-tested method of reducing stress, anxiety and depression. By helping us to focus our attention on the present moment and not get swept up in worrying or negative thoughts about the past or future, a regular practice can help us to:
- learn to cope better with the pressures we're under;
- recognize the thoughts and judgments we make, often subconsciously, that generate more stress;
- find balance and a sense of calm.
How can you learn mindfulness skills?
The MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy) course is one of the most recognized and established mindfulness course, taught all over the world, and scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress, depression and anxiety. This eight-week life-skills course combines experiential mindfulness practices with the latest tools and techniques of neuroscience, psychology and the study of well-being. It will include mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and movement, group dialogue and discussion, individually tailored instructions and home assignments. The course starts with a personal interview and consists of eight, weekly scheduled two-hour sessions.
Who will be teaching the course?
Dr. Monika Albu is an Assistant Professor and a Neuropsychologist, working at different universities and in diagnostic clinics, neurorehabilitation and outpatient therapy. She completed Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy from the University of Oxford. Monika has a long-standing personal meditation practice and adheres to the mindfulness teacher good practice guidelines. She is also a qualified yoga teacher with the International Yoga Alliance and has a special research interest in the neuropsychology of mindfulness, compassion and meditation practices.
Date and time: 8 week long course starts on 25. April 2017, every Tuesday 18-20.
Location: Millenáris Pszichológiai Központ, Budapest, 1. District, Mészáros str. 2.
Price: 55000 HUF; Special price (for students): 45000 HUF
Contact: Dr. Mónika Albu
Tel: Tel: +36-307403256
Em Email: [email protected]
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