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Overview
Key facts:
- In the last years, protocols inspired by contemplative practices such as mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions have shown promising results.
- Mindfulness and compassion–based interventions are used as prevention and/or treatment tools that can be applied in various areas such as education (for children, parents, teachers), clinical interventions (for (mental)health professionals, and targeting (mental)health disorders such as chronic pain, diabetes, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and many more), and organizations (providing new leadership styles and preventive tools against burn-outs).
- This A Peaceful Mind - Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions from University of Amsterdam provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary perspectives on mindfulness and compassion interventions and their current applications, demonstrating different, but interconnected elements including research on medicine, education, organizations, and developmental, clinical and neuropsychology.
Programme Structure
The course is divided in five topic blocks:
- Theoretical introduction to emotion regulation processes, and contemplative practice. This block allows students to become familiar with definitions and theoretical models related to emotion regulation, concepts of mindfulness and compassion, as well as experience the practice themselves.
- Buddhist psychology. This block allows the students to explore Buddhist psychology and the way mind works in comparison to western psychological concepts.
- Neuropsychology of contemplative practice. This block allows students to understand how the contemplative practice influences the brain and its functions.
- Practical introduction to the contemplative practice during one silent day, and workshops during the whole summer school.
- Application of contemplative practices. In this block, students will learn about mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions in education, mental and physical health, and within organizations.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Sociology View 13 other Short Courses in Psychology in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
Please have the following supporting documents ready to upload to the online application form, and select the appropriate programme from the dropdown menu:
- A scan of your passport
- A copy of your transcripts
- An up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume
- A letter of motivation of approximately 400 – 500 words stating your commitment and curiosity about contemplative practices, the science behind the practice, and its applications in various life areas such as education, mental health or organizations. Further explain why you wish to participate, what you hope to learn, and your relevant educational and professional experience in the field of study.
Tuition Fee
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International
1750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days. -
EU/EEA
1750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days.
- Professional fee: €2000
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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