Almost all of us experience stress and difficulties in our lives. MBSR is a science-based program to deal with stress, difficult thoughts or challenging emotions. It also enables participants to be more attuned to pleasant moments in life and feel more inner piece even in diffuclt times.

8-Week MBSR Mindfulness Course – Accredited Continuing Professional Development Programme

In today’s uncertain and fast-paced world, stress and overwhelm have become part of everyday life for many of us. MBSR offers a scientifically validated approach to working with stress, difficult thoughts, and challenging emotions. At the same time, it helps you cultivate greater inner calm, resilience, and a deeper appreciation of the positive moments in life.

Join the 8-Week Mindfulness Course (MBSR)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a clinically validated programme developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Its effectiveness has been confirmed by hundreds of scientific studies, and it is widely used in hospitals, healthcare settings, and psychological centres around the world.

Research shows that MBSR can:

• Strengthen emotional resilience and psychological wellbeing
• Reduce stress reactivity, anxiety, and symptoms of depression
• Improve cognitive functioning, including attention, memory, and decision-making
• Support the immune system and overall health

Course Structure

The programme consists of:

• 8 weekly sessions of 2.5 hours each (held in the evenings)
• One full-day weekend retreat after Week 6
• Guided meditation recordings for home practice
• An individual introductory consultation before the course begins

What You Will Gain

By participating in the MBSR programme, you will:

• Experience greater inner calm and learn to appreciate positive moments more fully
• Develop skills for navigating uncertainty and challenging situations
• Learn how to respond to stress mindfully rather than react automatically
• Discover healthier ways of relating to difficult thoughts, emotions, and inner tension
• Improve your ability to focus and sustain attention
• Gain insights from modern neuroscience, including the Default Mode Network, nervous system regulation, and Polyvagal Theory
• Learn a variety of meditation practices and establish a sustainable meditation habit
• Connect with your inner resources, strengths, and wisdom
• Positively influence the people around you
• Benefit from scientifically supported improvements in health, sleep quality, immune functioning, and pain management

After completing the course, you will be better equipped to meet stress, challenges, difficult emotions, and demanding situations with greater ease and balance. The programme can be particularly helpful for those experiencing symptoms of burnout and also serves as an effective burnout-prevention tool.

Upon request, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which is recognised by many international institutions offering further MBSR teacher training.

Educational and professional staff who successfully complete the final assessment will receive a certificate of accredited continuing professional development.

Course Dates

Course Fee

€295 for the entire programme

The fee includes:

• One 30-minute individual introductory consultation (online)
• Eight 2.5-hour group sessions
• One weekend retreat day
• Course materials for use during and after the programme
• Guided meditation recordings for home practice
• Final assessment for participants seeking accredited professional development certification

Registration

✨ Join us on a meaningful journey of self-discovery and bring the qualities of mindfulness more deeply into your life.

After submitting your registration form, we will arrange a free introductory consultation to discuss the course and confirm your participation.

The programme is also available in an individual one-to-one format.

Accredited Continuing Professional Development

Based on the authorisation granted by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic under Act No. 138/2019 on Educational and Professional Staff, this MBSR course is accredited as an Innovation Education Programme for a wide range of educational and professional roles, including teachers, school psychologists, special educators, pedagogical assistants, career counsellors, speech therapists, social pedagogues, teacher trainers, and other educational professionals.

Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion of Innovation Education and may be eligible, in accordance with their professional development plan, to apply for a 3% professional development salary supplement.

Programme duration:

• 25.5 contact hours (in person)
• 28 hours of distance learning and home practice

Accreditation Registration Number:
21/2026 – IV

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the programme, participants must:

• Attend all course sessions
• Complete the home practice component
• Submit a final written assignment
• Successfully present their work before a three-member professional committee, with approval required from all committee members