Are You Ready to Use Mindfulness to Heal?

Session 1. Attention in the present moment

Session 2. Automatic patterns and reactivity

Session 3. Judgement

Session 4. Conflict/Acceptance

Session 5. Goals/Future, Doing vs. Results

Session 6. Compassion

Session 7. Ego/Identity

Session 8. Integration

This training is based on the Positive Psychology Program.

Since 2000, the number of scientific studies on mindfulness has increased significantly. As a result of these studies, valuable insights about both the effects of mindfulness and the underlying mechanisms have emerged. These studies have shown that the effects of mindfulness cannot be simply attributed to relaxation but involve complex processes like attention regulation, emotional coping, observation and time perspective.

This training was developed to systematically increase mindfulness, not only through mindfulness practice, but also by covering the underlying mechanisms of mindfulness. For instance, in addition to practicing meditation, this training also answers questions like: “What happens when I meditate?”, “Why does meditation help reduce the impact of negative thoughts?”, and “Why should I become aware of judgments I make?” Understanding the underlying mechanisms makes it easier to apply mindfulness in a wide range of contexts and counteracts the misconception that mindfulness is a trick or technique, rather than a way of being.

The combination of the practice and the psychology behind mindfulness has been proven to be very helpful for many people. Over a number of years, this training has benefited hundreds of people with an approach that helped them better understand the workings of the mind and directly put insights into practice to create a more balanced life.

Mindfulness is complex, with many layers. By addressing the most important elements of mindfulness, one-by-one, this training breaks down mindfulness in a comprehensive way, making it accessible and easy to understand. This training program addresses a different building block of mindfulness in each of the first 7 sessions and integrates these building blocks in session 8. After completing this training, participants have learned to integrate mindfulness into their daily lives and have gained a deep understanding of the essence of the construct itself.

An important aspect that I bring to this mindfulness training is my background in supporting survivors of trauma. We will talk about why mindfulness can be very challenging for trauma survivors and I will support you in finding a practice that supports you where you are at.

Long term change starts with willingness to challenge yourself, a commitment to learning something new and seeking the support you need to see it through.

You have already demonstrated your willingness to challenge yourself by signing up. Now I encourage you to mark your calendar for all the 8 (90 minute) group meetings, to do your best to attend them all live, and, lastly, to set a side about 15-20 minutes each day to practice what you are learning and share in the Facebook group.

The more you put into this, the more you will get out of it. Let this be the start of something new for you. I am excited to get to know you and support you on this journey.

See you soon,

Svava Brooks