Mindfulness-Based Stress Management (7,5 cr)

In spring 2023, the course Mindfulness-Based Stress Management (7,5 cr) is offered at Uppsala University for the first time. The course is open to all Masters and PhD students at UU.

You can find more info about the course here!

Mindfulness – a research-based practice for health and well-being

Mindfulness is about being purposefully aware, in the moment, without judgement. A large body of research demonstrates that the practice of mindfulness leads to a higher sense of control, lower perceived stress, and improved health and well-being. 

Programs developed at Massachusetts and Oxford universities

The new Uppsala University course departs from two evidence-based mindfulness programs: the original Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA, and the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program, developed at Oxford University, England.

The program is taught at top universities around the world including the Ivy League universities in the USA, and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. 

What you will learn

Participants will learn to use mindfulness as an evidence-based tool for stress management, well-being, and health in their personal and professional life. This can be particularly helpful for students working in stressful environments and fields where they encounter different forms of trauma, such as healthcare, social work, sustainable development, aid in conflict zones and post-conflict peacebuilding.

When, where and how

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Management course will run at part-time (50%) over 10 weeks (Jan 30–April 7, 2023), on campus and is open to all Masters and PhD students at Uppsala University. 

The course entails the following elements:

The first eight weeks of the course (weeks 5-12): 

• one session per week à 3 hours (ca 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, day TBD) 
• one silent retreat day on Saturday March 11 (ca 9:00am – 5:00 pm). 

These sessions, including the silent retreat day, are mandatory. Between sessions, participants will practice guided meditations and yoga at home, for 30 mins to 1 hour per day. 

The last two weeks of the course (weeks 13 & 14):

• lectures (voluntary participation) 
• two examinatory seminars (mandatory)

Application

Please apply at antagning.se