Summary
Discover how to expand your Mental Flexibility.
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Are you happy? Can you truly savour the good times? Or are you overwhelmed by high expectations and a never-ending list of things you feel you should or have to do? Do you feel insecure or gloomy, thinking that your life will only really begin once you’ve dealt with these issues? Or once you hand in your thesis, start dating again or find a better place to live?
Perhaps you even make trying to get rid of this 'psychological pain' the main focus of your life, and it becomes a struggle that takes up a lot of energy.
Read on and discover how to boost your mental resilience.
It’s not always sunshine and rainbows
Let’s be honest, life isn’t a fairytale; sometimes it just sucks… right? The good news is: once you accept this, many of your daily struggles will fade. It gives you space and energy for the things that truly matter in your life, leading to more fulfilment and satisfaction.
Disclaimer: this training won’t make your psychological pain disappear. But it will help you deal with setbacks in a better, more flexible way.
Who is this training for?
WUR students who feel held back from living life to the fullest, for example, because:
- You often struggle with thoughts about “shoulds” or judgments
- You tend to avoid or fight your emotions
- You are searching for values, direction, meaning, or answers to existential questions
About this training
The book "A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness" is the basis of this training. Both book and training are based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.
ACT's vision is that acceptance paves the way for living in accordance with your own values. Learning to notice and be aware of your experiences without judgement is called mindfulness. This is a key requirement in the process. In ACT, we use metaphors and exercises to experience and learn ACT techniques.
You will learn how to adopt a kind and accepting attitude towards your feelings, thoughts, and experiences while taking meaningful action to lead a fulfilling life.
Practical information
| Group size | Max. 9 students |
| Duration |
5 sessions of 3 hours + a follow-up session |
| NOTE |
To sign up for this course, please register at the Student Psychologists. They will contact you about dates/times. |
| Commitment |
Please note that this training requires your full commitment! You must attend all sessions and invest an additional 45–60 minutes per day in self-study, including reading, completing assignments and practising mindfulness exercises. |
| Material | Book: A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness, by Ernst Bohlmeyer and Monique Hulsbergen. |
About the trainer
This training is given by Kevin de Bruin - student psychologist at WUR.
Questions & Support
Do you have any questions about the different courses offered by WUR? Feel free to contact us!