There is accumulating evidence that contamplative practices, including mindfulness and other forms of meditation can have a range of positive effects on people's lives. See for example a recent meta-analysis in Psychological Bulletin (Nov 2012).
Some of the potential benefits of mindfulness practices
include:
- improved ability to manage stress, tension and anxiety
- handling thoughts, moods and emotions more skillfully
- more insight into emotions
- enhanced attention and concentration
- more self-acceptance and improved relationship with others
- Weekly Mindfulness and Contemplation sessions with Dr Avinash from http://www.mindfullybeing.co.uk/ on Tuesdays from until 21st May 2013, 12:15-13:15 (room 0050)
- Self-led meditation/contemplation sessions drop-in Thursdays until 9th May 2013, 12:15-1:15 pm (room 065)
- Eight-week Mindfulness Foundation Courses with Dr Avinash (staff) and Dr Michele Hipwell (students) (these started in February, but we hope to offer these again next semester).Please email CAPadmin@qmu.ac.uk to express you interest, so that we can estimate the viability of running these courses again next semester.
Further information about any ofthese activities, please email Iddo Oberski on ioberski@qmu.ac.uk
