Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)
Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
This is a group based course that has been extensively studied since the 1970's, and was developed in the US for populations with a wide range of both physical and psychological health problems.
The two most commonly used mindfulness based approaches are mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) aims to teach each individual a set of skills to help manage daily and on-going difficulties including psychological, physical and social challenges. It focuses on empowering the person to develop skills and awareness of their experiences, good or bad, moment to moment, so they can make choices that are best suited to themselves. Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) aim is to teach participants to disengage from those cognitive processes that may render them vulnerable to future episodes.
Following this, participants learn ways to respond effectively to their experiences through the formation of action plans. Sessions include mindful meditative practices, group discussions and group exercises.
This course is not designed for any specific diagnosis. The course is open to those that present with stress, anxiety states and depression. The course is delivered through the Wellness and Recovery Centre (those attending must be post discharge or out patients) and the duration of the course is one half day a week over 8 weeks. The course runs at St Patrick’s University Hospital in Dublin 8 and also at St. Edmundsbury hospital.
Download the brochure Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course.