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Mindfulness: what it is and what it’s for

Personal Development 25 hours

Introduction

Thanks to this training in Mindfulness, what it is and what it is used for, you’ll gain first-hand insight into the theoretical foundations of mindfulness. You’ll learn the basic principles, its origins, the key concepts and the underlying philosophy. You’ll explore how you can apply the mindfulness in various aspects of everyday life, as well as the different functions and guidelines so that you can apply mindfulness techniques in psychotherapy. You will also discover how mindfulness affects our bodies, that is to say, the effect of his practice on the brain. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have acquired the tools to managing stress and cultivating calm, and, on the other hand, an understanding of the various therapies that can help you develop greater body awareness.

Objectives

  • To find out what the mindfulness, its origins and conceptualisation.

  • To explore in greater depth how the practice of mindfulness affects our body.

  • Understanding how mindfulness can be applied in the context of certain situations.

  • Find out what the psychological therapies who practise meditation.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT MINDFULNESS?

  1. Mindfulness: Origins and concept
  2. Functions and guidelines associated with mindfulness

TEACHING UNIT 2. PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS. HOW I USE THEM IN MY DAILY LIFE

  1. The Success of Psychotherapy
  2. Mindfulness in psychotherapy
  3. Applying mindfulness in certain situations

TEACHING UNIT 3. HOW MINDFULNESS AFFECTS OUR BODY

  1. It affects the brain and its connections
  2. Impact on emotional control

TEACHING UNIT 4. WAYS TO PRACTISE MINDFULNESS

  1. Brief relational therapy
  2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  3. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  4. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

TEACHING UNIT 5. RELAXATION IN MINDFULNESS

  1. Mindful breathing
  2. Achieving a state of calm: Relaxation
  3. Progressive relaxation
  4. Yoga and meditation: learn to relax
  5. Posture: body position during practice
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