Mindfulness is a form of attention training in which you learn to be consciously present in the current moment, without judging your thoughts and feelings. The method was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and is used worldwide to reduce stress and experience more calm and focus.

Who is the mindfulness course suitable for?

The course is suitable for anyone looking for more calm, focus and awareness. Think of people with stress or burnout symptoms, plenty of worrying thoughts, or the feeling of living on autopilot. You need no prior knowledge or experience of meditation.

Do I need any prior knowledge for the mindfulness course?

No, no prior knowledge is required. An open attitude and a willingness to practise the techniques provided are enough to complete the course successfully.

Which techniques will I learn during the mindfulness course?

You will be introduced to various forms of meditation, breathing exercises, the body scan, attention training and concentration exercises. You will also work on practical assignments that help you apply mindfulness in your daily life.

Does mindfulness help with stress and burnout?

Yes, mindfulness is a proven, effective method for dealing better with stress. By consciously paying attention to what you feel and think, you learn to recognise signs of overload earlier and to respond deliberately instead of automatically pushing on.

Do I receive a certificate after the mindfulness course?

Yes, on completion of the course you will receive a Learnit certificate of attendance. This confirms that you have taken part in the course.

What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation?

Meditation is an exercise in which you train your attention, often in a quiet setting. Mindfulness is a broader attitude of paying conscious and open attention to everything you do and experience, including during everyday activities such as working, eating or having a conversation. Meditation is an important tool in this.

How do I apply mindfulness in my daily work?

During the course you practise with short moments of attention that are easy to build into your working day. Think of breathing consciously before a meeting, listening with full attention during a conversation, or pausing between tasks to clear your head. This stops you from racing on autopilot and helps you preserve focus and energy.

Is mindfulness scientifically supported?

Yes, Jon Kabat-Zinn's method (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) has been extensively researched since the 1980s. Studies show positive effects on stress, anxiety, concentration and well-being. Learnit's course is based on this well-founded body of thought.

Can I also take the mindfulness course in-company?

Yes, the course can be booked in-company for teams or organisations that want to help their staff deal better with workload and stress. We tailor the programme to the situation and learning objectives of your organisation. Contact us to discuss the options.

How much time do I need to spend practising outside the course?

Mindfulness works best if you practise regularly. Allow around fifteen to thirty minutes a day for the exercises you are given during the course. The more often you practise, the sooner you will notice the effects in your daily life.

What does the mindfulness course cost?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Mindfulness course

Name: Mindfulness
Price: 1875.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.6 (4 reviews)

Many people live on autopilot, with their thoughts darting back and forth between yesterday and tomorrow. With mindfulness you return to the here and now, and experience what that does for your calm, focus and well-being.

Description

Brooding over what was or what is to come, while the present slips past you. It is a pattern almost everyone recognises. Mindfulness offers you a way to break that pattern and to give conscious attention to what is happening in this moment, around you and within you.

The course is based on the ideas of Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor at the University of Massachusetts. He developed a method that helps people deal with stress, anxiety, pain and illness. You work with forms of meditation, concentration exercises and practical assignments that you can apply directly in your daily life.

You learn to observe your thoughts and feelings without immediately judging them. That creates space. Space for calm, for better concentration, and for more conscious choices at work and at home.

Topics

Attention and meditation techniques
Living in the here and now
Distinguishing between thoughts, feelings and facts
Building and strengthening awareness
Dealing with self-criticism
Making friends with your emotions
Dealing with stress and tension
Dealing consciously with your time and energy
Deciding clearly when in doubt
Staying calm in conflict situations

Result

After the course you will be able to give more conscious attention to the present moment and to observe your thoughts and feelings without immediately judging them. You will have practical meditation and attention techniques at your disposal to deal with stress better, and you will experience more inner calm, better concentration and a clearer sense of what you need in order to live attentively.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone suffering from stress, the early signs of burnout, or the feeling of living on autopilot. If you are wrestling with questions about life, worry a great deal, or simply want more calm and focus in a busy existence, this course offers you tools for living more consciously and with greater attention.

Teaching method

You alternate between experiencing, practising, reflecting and exploring theory. By practising actively you notice in practice what new behaviour does to you and recognise the effect immediately. Your trainer continually invites you to reflect and make connections with your own situation. In this way you increase your insight and make the translation to your daily life yourself, which considerably increases the chance of lasting change.

Prior knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course. An open attitude and a willingness to practise are enough.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

3 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

21 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

At Learnit you will always find a course that takes you further. From (technical) IT skills to communication or personal leadership. You can also choose the training format that suits you best: a classroom course, a tailor-made course at your own office, an online course or an e-learning. We have the right course and the right format for everyone. Because learning in the way that suits you best delivers the best results.

Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.