Mindful Presence & Inner Balance
Mindfulness Training for Professionals | MPT 501
The course is designed to provide a clear understanding of the conceptual and scientific underpinnings of mindfulness and offer a practical “road map” for accessing and cultivating inner resources for bringing conscious presence and emotional balance into your professional practice. The aim is to enhance your professional skills and strengthen your commitment to support the healing, change and growth of those who entrusted you as a professional, while actively caring for your personal wellbeing.
The key learning objectives of the course are to:
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Acquire sufficient theoretical background of the theory, skills, science and applications of mindfulness
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Become familiar with practices and techniques for cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion
Who Can Benefit
This course is ideal for:
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Psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, coaches
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Professionals in the health, education, and caregiving fields
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Individuals seeking to develop mindfulness as a life skill
No previous experience in meditation is necessary. While the course has an educational character, it also supports your personal well-being and growth.
What You Will Learn
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Origins, theory and attitudinal skills of mindfulness
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Neuroscience, applications and benefits of mindfulness
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Types, techniques and obstacles to mindfulness practice
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Neurophysiology of and ways to manage stress
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Mindful communication
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Concept, benefits and practice of self-compassion
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Guidelines and tips for integrating mindfulness and meditation into everyday life
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"Mini" retreat for intensive practice and reflection
Structure & Methodology
The theoretical part of the course focuses on understanding the concept, science, applications and skills of mindfulness as well as practices for their development and cultivation. It also includes understanding of the concept, benefits and practice of self-compassion and mindful communication. In particular, developing self-compassion reduces the chances of burnout and empathy fatigue and supports the creation of a safe environment that is motivating and more effective for your clients. The course also includes a "mini retreat" session in which you will have the opportunity for intensive practice with the purpose of gaining confidence and comfort to effectively integrate mindfulness into your life.
The training methodology is mainly experiential and focuses on familiarizing and developing mindfulness skills such as attention regulation, non-judgment, patience, acceptance and let-go. Skills that, if systematically cultivated, can enhance the effectiveness of your professional practice but also your overall wellbeing.
Participation
Implementation
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Live Online (Zoom)
Duration
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Group: 23 Hours Direct Training
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6 Sessions • 1 Session/Week • 3 Hours / Session
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1 Mini Retreat • 5 hours • 13:00 - 18:00
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Individually*: 17 Hours Direct Training
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6 Sessions • 3 - 6 Weeks • 2 Hours / Session
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1 Mini Retreat** • 5 hours • 13:00 - 18:00
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* Sessions days and times will be arranged in consultation with the instructor.
** Mini retreat is in group with the participation of Mindfulness 360 graduates.
Instructor
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Vassilis Xypolias, Certified MBSR Teacher (CFM/UMASS)
What Is Included
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Training by a certified Mindfulness/MBSR trainer
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Analytic individual practice program (20 hours)
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Educational and informative print and video material
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Audio and print materials to support individual practice
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One 30' individual support session (group)
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Certificate of attendance (participation in all hours & retreat)
Participation Fee
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Group
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Standard: 480 €
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2+ Participants: 400 € / Person
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Individually: 580 €
The course has educational purpose and it does not provides license or certification to apply practices/techniques in professional setting or capacity.
