The Mindful Foundation(TMF), the only Indian partner of University of Oxford Mindfulness Center, has announced the launch of programs from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in India.
The programs launched in a phased manner can be availed by all age groups. The programs are available in a blended / hybrid format. The Mindful foundation (TMF) India, aims to focus on integrating ancient Indian wisdom with modern psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and providing preventive mental health care.
Geetika Arora Bhojak, Founder, The Mindful Foundation, said, “At TMF, we believe that cultivating mindfulness in all aspects of our everyday lives is imperative to mental health. With the help of Mindfulness based mental health programs, we want to encourage more people to seek help and ensure that it is accessible to everyone across all demographics.”
She further added, “The country has seen a significant spike in mental health awareness and conversations since the past couple of years. At TMF, we want to ensure that the right information and science backed techniques are being provided to people in order for them to take care of their mental health. The courses we provide, aim to make mental health care even more accessible and available to all. We are certain that these research based programs will help the overall wellbeing of an individual – mentally, psychologically, physically and emotionally.”
The ongoing programmes – The first batch of the three-week programme began on September 24, 2022. This programme consists of three weekly two-hour sessions as well as numerous mindfulness practises. Furthermore, the Mindful Foundation launched free monthly ‘Mindfulness Taster’ sessions, which include brief tasters of mindful exercises as well as information on the Mindful Foundation’s various introductory courses.
The second course, ‘Mindfulness For Life’, an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy programme, will begin in October 2022. The sessions will be held online and will last two hours per week, with sustaining practises throughout the week and a one-day online retreat. The day of online retreat is dedicated to silent meditation and contemplative exercises. The Mindfulness for Life programme provides practises and cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote long-term and sustainable change. This course will teach you how to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to effectively manage pain and stress in your daily life.
For the rest of 2022, the Mindful Foundation will cover 50 percent of the course fee for Indian participants. While there has been increased public awareness, stigma continues to play a significant role in preventing people from seeking or receiving care. According to a recent survey, 47 percent of people considered workplace stress as the most significant factor affecting their mental health, followed by financial and Covid challenges. These courses will address common depression symptoms such as sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and so on.
