| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 24.05.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 31.05.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 07.06.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 14.06.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 21.06.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
| Mindfulness for stress relief | 28.06.2024 16:00 - 17:15 (Fri) | online | Dr. Luisa Demant |
This 6 session training covers the basics of mindfulness for doctoral candidates to improve one’s quality of life and reduce negative stress responses. The sessions will consist of guided meditation practices, body postures, discussions and self-reflection. Dr. Luisa Demant will give short talks on certain topics, however the training focuses on experiencing the content through guided mediations. We will discuss insights in the group and use Zoom breakout rooms for partner work.
- The basics of mindfulness and how it can impact your work and life
- Understanding stress and finding individual and practical ways to deal with it.
- The body as a focus point for mindfulness
- The breath as a focus point for mindfulness
- The benefits of cultivating kindness towards oneself and others
- Implementing the learnings into everyday life
Short presentations, group discussion and partner work, self-reflection, guided meditation.
At the beginning of the doctorate │ during the doctorate │ at the end of the doctorate
Participants must be willing to be seen on the screen and interact with the group. Open to practise meditation.
Laptop or tablet with camera and microphone.
None.
Please wear comfortable clothes. It´s ideal to attend from your home or a quiet environment in the office (not a café).
- Many methods can be learned in such a short time. The trainer created a group spirit even via zoom - this has been a great experience.
- Luisa tried to create some group spirit via zoom and it really worked - was a great experience as for the most online courses this did not happen.
- Every participant got to actively contribute to the course. The techniques learned are valuable and can be applied to the daily life.
- I loved the exercises and the summary emails after each session. Super helpful.
- The trusting and open atmosphere was amazing!
- Luisa introduced the topic and different parts of it in a nice and understandable way.
Dr. Luisa Demant is trained as a social worker and holds a Ph.D. in sociology. Her research focuses on professional development and consulting in social professions. Since 2012 she has taught seminars on consulting and professional development in social professions at the Technical University of Dortmund as well as seminars on inclusion, diversity and participation in society at the Technical University of Munich. After finishing her Ph.D. she moved to London to train as a yoga teacher with a specialisation in Embodied Yoga Principles. She now combines her research background in professional development with her passion for yoga, mindfulness and embodiment. Luisa has been delivering courses on a regular basis for Frontline, students of Sociology at the University of Kent and Queen Mary University of London, doctoral candidates at the Technical University Munich and staff at the NHS in the borough of Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Poplar.