This Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training (MBSR) is given according to the gold standard created by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It is the most researched and established secular mindfulness program available. 

This mindfulness training is for everyone who wishes to increase their quality of life by:

• increasing resilience, peace and living with greater ease

• ​learning how to skillfully manage stress

• learning how to release difficult thoughts and decrease mind wandering

• learning how to deal with difficult feelings, like tension, anxiety or pain

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WORKING METHOD

Mindful State is a boutique mindfulness service provider. Personal attention and quality are paramount. The group will therefore not exceed 8 people. The trainer is very experienced and certified in the highest standard. You can rely on it that the training is in compliance with the official group MBSR standard. This means, you receive a thorough intake, sessions of 2 1/2 hours per week, a meditation day, qualitative teaching material and aftercare.

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FOR WHOM?

Mindfulness is for everyone! We all can benefit. The training contributes to personal growth and more well-being. Mindfulness meditation is like a mental workout. It is good for your brain! Many people around the world have experienced the positive science-based effects of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a truly beneficial experience. 

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On our in-depth research page, you can find more information about the positive effects. 

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MBSR PROGRAM

Mindfulness is a skill. By practicing, you will master important life skills for your well-being! In this process you will be guided by your trainer. The program takes place over an eight-week period. You will get to work with meditations, relaxation and awareness exercises & theory. Take 45 minutes of daily practice into consideration. The more you practice, the more you reap the benefits! 

The program includes the following topics:

• the autopilot

• learning to switch from doing to being

• stress education

• dealing with thoughts and emotions

• recognizing mental and physical boundaries

• (self) care & compassion

• positive mental habits
   

"I have learned to take more moments of rest during the day, to allow myself more breathing space and to be more kind towards myself."

- Maud

INTAKE & AFTERCARE

During a free online conversation, we carefully discuss your motivation, goals and challenges.
After the training, your trainer will contact you for an aftercare consultation.  

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MATERIAL

You receive qualitative teaching material. You’re provided with theory, tools, tips, quotes, research, articles, inspiration and forms. You also receive audiotracks with various mindfulness meditations. 

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MINDFULNESS TRAINER

Marianne Smit is your mindfulness trainer. She has in-depth meditation experience and founded Mindful State in 2014. Marianne is a down-to-earth mindfulness trainer in the highest standard (cat. 1 VMBN). She extensively explored mindfulness and the science behind it in the Netherlands and abroad. Her mission is to structurally improve mental and social welfare through the development of mindfulness and social emotional skills based on the latest research. For that reason, she also supports the work of the Greater Good Science Center and brain research. 

ONLINE ANYWHERE

The training is live online. You only need a computer, laptop or tablet and internet! This gives you the freedom to follow this mindfulness training anywhere in the Netherlands or from abroad! Just make sure you sit in a quiet place free from distractions...

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DATES & TIMES

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: 10, 17 February, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March, 7 April 2021
Meditation day: Sunday, 28th of March, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
 

REFUNDS

HEALTH INSURANCE

It may be that your Dutch health insurer (partially) reimburses this mindfulness training. Check the Dutch Zorgwijzer for reimbursement.

EMPLOYER

In some cases, employers contribute in the context of sustainable employability, prevention, recovery (reintegration) or if you have a personal development budget.

UWV

Are you disabled or unemployed? Ask the Dutch UWV about the possibilities for reimbursement. Make sure you can motivate, why this mindfulness training can contribute to your recovery or employability.

SELF-EMPLOYED

Are you self-employed? Inform with your accountant or the tax authorities for possible tax benefits.

CAREGIVERS

Are you a caregiver? Dutch health insurance 

companies might reimburse this MBSR training. Please check your health insurance.

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CONTACT

You can go to the registration form or you can call +31 (0) 6 242 10455 or email
 

We look forward to hear from you!

PRICE

• 8 weekly sessions of 2 1/2 hours

• online introductory meeting

• meditation day

• aftercare consultation

• qualitative teaching material

• audiotracks

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€ 395 incl. VAT.

For organizations different rates may apply. Please get in touch for more details.

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CUSTOM-MADE MINDFULNESS

Are you looking for custom-made mindfulness? Mindfulness addressing a specific subject or tailored to your organization? We can also bring mindfulness to your doorstep! 
Please get in touch with Marianne Smit for all the possibilities!

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