Professional Training
Kings College, London: Programme Leader: Dr Elena Antonovahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/depts/psychology/study/mscs/MSc-Mindfulness-Neuroscience-and-Clinical-Applications.aspx
University College Dublin (UCD): Programme Directors: Dr. Paul D’Alton and Dr. Louise McHughhttp://www.ucd.ie/psychology/studywithus/graduatecourses/graduatetaught/mastersinmindfulnessbasedinterventions/
The Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA)
http://www.institute-for-mindfulness.eu
in association with The Sanctuary, Dublin. Sanctuary.ie
http://www.institute-for-mindfulness.eu
in association with The Sanctuary, Dublin. Sanctuary.ie
Mindfulness in Schools Project in association with The Sanctuary, Dublin
www.mindfulnessinschools.org
www.mindfulnessinschools.org
The Mindfulness Foundation, Irelandhttp://www.mindfulnessclinic.ie/mindfulness-foundation/
The Mindfulness Foundation is a social enterprise model based on participatory development, collaboration, research and practice. We aim to pioneer a new and sustainable model of community-based learning and mental health by making Mindfulness-Based Approaches (MBAs) accessible and affordable in voluntary and charitable settings.
BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS
Practicing Mindfulness improves mental and physical health
Mindfulness can help:
- reduce stress
- improve mood and quality of life
- lower blood pressure
- improve concentration and attention
- manage pain with less reactivity
- enhance emotional intelligence
- improve sleep
- reduce addictive and self-destructive behaviour
- improve immune functioning
- increase self-awareness and body awareness
Ancient roots, modern applications
Mindfulness helps in the treatment of:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- eating disorders
- substance misuse and recovery
- OCD
