mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

• People who are interested in applying MBCT techniques to improve their physical and mental well-being

• People who are interested in an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, with a focus on guided mindfulness and cognitive exercises

• Participants are highly encouraged to commit to attending all eight sessions and one full-day retreat, as well as engaging in at least 45-60 minutes of daily practice to gain the most benefit from this course

Duration: Two-and-a-half hours per session x eight sessions, and one full-day retreat.

Overview:

This course combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices. It was originally designed to help people who suffer from repeated bouts of depression, but it is increasingly recognised as a way that anyone can use to deal more skilfully with the stresses and strains of daily living.

MBCT was developed by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams and other psychology experts, partially based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme. It is the right course for you if you are interested in an opportunity to learn a new way of relating to unwanted thoughts and feelings. You will develop powerful skills to respond to them in an intentional and skilful manner.

Benefits:

• Reduces depression

• Enhances the ability to cope with stress effectively

• Improves well-being and sleep quality

What will you learn?

Session 1: Waking Up from Autopilot

Session 2: Another Way of Being

Session 3: Gathering the Scattered Mind

Session 4: Recognising Reactivity

Session 5: Allowing and Letting Be

Session 6: Responding Skilfully: Thoughts are Not Facts

Session 7: How Can I Best Take Care of Myself

Session 8: Mindfulness for Life

What is included?

• Guidance on mindfulness meditation practices (choice of sitting on a chair / cushion / yoga mat)

• Highly participatory group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing your understanding of your own mind’s patterns and habits

• Daily mindfulness assignments

• Downloadable daily practice audio files

• Handouts of each session

Course fee:

• $550

($110 for eligible seniors under the National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy)

* NSA-subsidy eligibility: Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident 50 years and above (in year of conducted course)

SkillsFuture Credit may be applied towards this course.