mmindful
training & coaching
"De kleine dingen? De kleine momenten? Ze zijn niet klein."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
mmindful training & coaching
mmindful training & coaching offers two types of mindfulness training courses, MBSR and MBCT:
MBSR: The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training courses follow the original eight-week program, as designed by its founder, Jon Kabat-Zinn. The MBSR courses are available in a group with open enrollment, and individually.
MBCT: mmindful specializes in relapse prevention after depression and offers an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course for this purpose. MBCT differs from MBSR in that it is designed specifically for the treatment of depression and pays more attention to awareness of thinking and thoughts. This training course is designed for individuals.
All mindfulness training courses are offered in Dutch and English.
Group training sessions take place in a quiet location by the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Individual training courses will be planned at a time and place convenient to you: online via Zoom, at your home, or mmindful’s training location.
The trainer, Marianne Lageweg, is a certified ‘advanced’ (VMBN) mindfulness trainer which makes reimbursement from your (additional) health insurance possible.
What is mindfulness?
Being aware of what you experience now, kindly, non-judgmentally.
Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally. You can focus your attention on something specific, such as your breath, or your body. Or you can open your awareness without preference, and notice what arises.
Mindfulness training is a relatively new method that helps us deal with stress, automatic reaction patterns, depression, pain and fatigue. Whereas many therapies focus on change, mindfulness training focuses on learning to be in a relaxed way with the present experience (which then does lead to change).
Mindfulness is learned by experiencing and practicing. For example, through the exercises developed for this purpose in mindfulness training, and in everyday life, by doing something ordinary with attention. Meditative techniques are used during mindfulness training. You learn to be present in the present, to be more open and to better open and focus your attention. In addition, you develop judgment-free attention, a mild and gentle way of looking at your experiences, without judging or condemning.
This method is highly suitable for people suffering from (long-term) physical conditions, people suffering from stress or symptoms of burnout, people who ruminate, and people suffering from (or predisposed to) depression. The method is also suitable for people without physical or mental health problems, who are interested in mindfulness. Not only does this method help you deal with difficulties in a more relaxed way and ruminate less, it also helps you be more open and enjoy life more.
Many years of scientific research have proven that both MBSR and MBCT are effective in improving participants’ quality of life, and reducing depressive symptoms and preventing relapse into depression. MBCT is a scientifically proven effective treatment method for reducing depressive symptoms and preventing relapse into depression.
Parts of this text were originally written by Hende Bauer Centrum voor Mindfulness Den Haag, www.centrummindfulness.
Courses
Mindfulness Group Training
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This is the now so familiar mindfulness training. Suitable for people who are in their heads a lot, for people with a predisposition to brooding, anxiety or gloom, people who feel stressed or constantly agitated, and for people who are looking for a way to deal with physical symptoms differently. And, of course, also for those interested without complaints.
The goal of the training is to develop a kind, judgment-free, perceptive attitude. That is mindfulness. It helps you get to know yourself better. That gives you the ability to deal with (for example, stressful) things differently.
This training follows the official MBSR program, as developed in America by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the modern mindfulness movement. The program consists of 8 2 ½-hour meetings and a 6-hour practice day. The training takes place over 8 to 9 weeks.
Mindfulness is learned primarily through practice and experience. We do this by practicing various mindfulness techniques and exercises, these include meditations, attention, and movement exercises, and their application in daily life and challenging moments. During the meetings we do this together, and between meetings you practice independently at home daily.
We pay attention to the body, breath, emotions and patterns of coping with stress. There will be explanations, and of course plenty of room for sharing and questions.
The training is suitable for adults (18 years and older).
Group size: 5 – 8 people
Individual: Mindfulness training
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This is the now so familiar mindfulness training. To make the training accessible to people who cannot or do not want to attend group training, the official group MBSR program, as developed in America by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, has been adapted. While maintaining all the important elements of training.
The program consists of 8 meetings of 1 hour and 15 min, and an optional practice day of 6 hours. The training takes place over 8 to 9 weeks. In consultation we choose dates and times that suit you, and where you want to take the training (on location or online).
Mindfulness training is suitable for people who are in their heads a lot, for people with a predisposition to brooding, anxiety or gloom, people who feel stressed or constantly agitated, and for people who are looking for a way to deal with physical symptoms differently. And, of course, also for those interested without complaints.
The goal of the training is to develop a kind, judgment-free, perceptive attitude. That is mindfulness. It helps you get to know yourself better and allows you to deal with (stressful) things differently.
Mindfulness is learned primarily through practice and experience. We do this by practicing various mindfulness techniques and exercises. These consist of meditations, attention, and movement exercises, and their application in daily life and challenging moments. During the meetings we do this together, and between meetings you practice independently at home daily.
We pay attention to the body, breath, emotions and patterns of coping with stress. There will be explanations, and of course plenty of room for sharing and questions.
The training is suitable for adults (18 years and older).
Individual: Mindfulness after depression
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
MBCT combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness. The training was developed at the University of Oxford as a relapse prevention treatment for people with (recurrent) depressive disorder.
The goal of the training is to develop a kind, judgment-free, perceptive attitude. The difference with the MBSR training is that during the MBCT training more attention is paid to Becoming aware of thoughts, thought patterns and moods. Recognizing self-criticism, brooding, negative thinking patterns, high demands and gloomy feelings, and discovering what makes you vulnerable to downward mood spirals.
Whereas many therapies focus on change, MBCT focuses on learning to be in a relaxed way with what is. En so learn to accept all those thoughts and feelings without attaching to them or reacting to them. Research has shown that learning these skills significantly reduces the likelihood of return of depression.
Mindfulness is learned primarily through practice and experience. We do this by practicing various mindfulness techniques and exercises. These consist of meditations, attention, and movement exercises, and their application in daily life and challenging moments. During the meetings we do this together, and between meetings you practice independently at home daily.
We pay attention to the body, breath, thoughts and emotions. There will be explanations, and of course there will be plenty of room for sharing your experiences with the exercises and questions. Creating a relapse prevention plan is part of the homework.
This training follows the MBCT individual-based training program as developed and researched at the University of Groningen.
The program consists of 8 meetings of 1 hour and 15 min. The training takes place over 8 to 9 weeks. In consultation we choose dates and times that suit you, and where you want to take the training (on location or online).
The training is suitable for adults (18 years and older) who have suffered from one or more depressive episodes in the past, or are recovering from depression. MBCT is not suitable for treating acute, severe depression. Are you unsure if MBCT is right for you? Feel free to contact us -free of obligation! I like to think with you.
Agenda
Mindfulness group training (MBSR)
At this time, no new group training has been scheduled in Amsterdam.
Individual mindfulness trainings can be scheduled at any time. When you sign up for the newsletter (once a quarter) you will automatically be notified of scheduled group training sessions.
Dates and times: to be determined
Location: De Hofsalon (Rijtuigenhof 97, Amsterdam).
Price: €425 incl. VAT
Mindfulness training individual (MBSR)
8 meetings of 1 hour and 15 min.
Dates and times by arrangement.
Practice day: when attending individual mindfulness training, the practice day is optional. You can participate (at no additional cost) in the practice day of a scheduled group training.
Do you prefer to schedule an individual practice day, on a day that is convenient for you? Inquire about options and costs.
Start at a day and time when it is convenient for you!
Location: by arrangement.
Price online training:
€800 incl. VAT
Price on-site training:
€990 incl. VAT
Mindfulness after depression –
Mindfulness training individual (MBCT)
8 meetings of 1 hour and 15 min.
Dates and times by arrangement.
Practice day: when attending individual mindfulness training, the practice day is optional. You can participate (at no additional cost) in the practice day of a scheduled group training.
Do you prefer to schedule an individual practice day, on a day that is convenient for you? Inquire about options and costs.
Start at a day and time when it is convenient for you!
Location: by arrangement.
Price online training:
€800 incl. VAT
Price on-site training:
€990 incl. VAT
About
My name is Marianne Lageweg (’81). Psychiatric nurse with over 15 years of experience, mainly in specialty mental health care, in (academic) treatment centers for depression and addiction. In addition, I am a cultural anthropologist.
The path to becoming a mindfulness trainer began when, as a deeply unhappy early twenty-something, I found the book “The Tao of Pooh” (Hoff, 1982) on my neighbor’s bookshelf. I understood little about “doing through not-doing,” but felt that herein might lie liberation from my brooding. My interest in Eastern philosophy was piqued. What followed was a long series of books, courses, lectures and classes on Eastern philosophy. I made an occasional attempt at meditating, but didn’t really know how to do it, and it didn’t make my head any quieter. ‘Trying really hard’ was my approach to every problem. Slowly the realization dawned that the solution would lie in more meditation, rather than more study.
I took several meditation courses and in 2015 mindfulness came my way. As always, I tried hard. Actually, I felt mostly more stressed during training because of all that homework. I still could not find the proverbial button from “doing” to “being” to my frustration. I have been attending a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat (as taught by S.N. Goenka) (almost) every year since 2015. Here I learned (finally!) what it is like to “be” instead of always doing.
More and more and more I notice how mindfulness and meditation positively affect my well-being and quality of life. My experiences and those of many others are confirmed in the results of scientific research. Therefore, I decided to make plenty of room for mindfulness in my professional life as well. For over 1.5 years, I completed the highest degree (advanced trainer) mindfulness training at the renowned Institute for Mindfulness (now called Gentleminds).
With great pleasure and satisfaction, I now work as a mindfulness trainer for groups and individuals, specializing in mindfulness (MBCT) as relapse prevention after depression and mindfulness for expats.
Because of my partner’s work, we temporarily live in Park City, Utah (USA) for part of the year. Scheduled group training sessions (in English) will therefore take place primarily in Park City for now. Individual training (in Dutch and English) via Zoom is always possible.
In addition to teaching mindfulness training, I enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends immensely. I love the mountains in all seasons, and love cross-country skiing, snowboarding, mountain hiking and trail running. And I love napping, preferably in a hammock in the sunshine!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, I look forward to meeting you!
BIG-registered psychiatric nurse practitioner
Mindfulness trainer training (MBSR) at the Institute for Mindfulness (IvM)
Mindfulness trainer training (individual MBCT) at the Center for Mindfulness (CoM)
Mindfulness trainer training (individual MBCT) at the Center for Mindfulness (CoM)
Annual multi-day Vipassana silence retreat (as taught by S.N. Goenka)
Essentials of yoga pre-teacher training (50 hours) led by Satya & Sahai, Delight Academy
MBSR Mindfulness training with Rene Slikker
Mindfull self-compassion training with Hende Bauer
Socratic discussion leader training with Dries Boele
Courses, seminars and workshop with: Kristin Neff (Fierce Self-Compassion), Mark Williams (Mindfulness Frame by Frame), David Treleaven (Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness), Michel Dijkstra / International School of Philosophy (Eastern philosophy)
Contact
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Location Group Training
The Hofsalon Rijtuigenhof 97, Amsterdam (Oud-West)
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info@mmindful.nl
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