Mindfulness-based programmes in South Africa

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is an integrative, participant-centred approach to stress management and to date is the longest standing, most successful and well-researched stress reduction programme worldwide.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Growing out of MBSR, MBCT was designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. Research strongly suggests that this program is very effective in preventing depression relapse.

Other Mindfulness-Based Approaches

A mix of trainings, courses and retreats which have mindfulness as a foundation and are informed by the ethics and ethos of this approach, used in varied and diverse settings.

Mindfulness-Based Corporate Programmes

Programmes that cultivate healthier, conscious, and compassionate working environments. Helping employees and teams feel more connected; nurturing them to grow and thrive at work.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain

These programmes introduce mindfulness and meditation to individuals with chronic pain, guided by health professionals experienced in pain management.

Mindful Self-Compassion

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teaches simple effective skills and develops emotional strength to meet life’s challenges with kindness instead of blaming, shaming or criticizing ourselves.

Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals

Medical staff are becoming increasingly aware of the need to stop and care for themselves in the midst of the daily work stress. Mindfulness-informed practices can create islands of quiet to restore and heal.