Professional Diploma in Mindfulness and Well-Being

Each three-hour course session will be divided into two components:

1 ) A presentation on topics related to Mindfulness and Wellbeing for one to one and a half hour’s duration and

2 ) Practice elements of the MBSR programme, delivered over the ten-week duration of the course

These classes include experiential exercises, group dialogue, and reflection.

Whilst our coverage of relevant theory is important, regular Mindfulness and Wellbeing practice is key to developing a personal insight and benefits associated with Mindfulness and Wellbeing practices. It’s strongly recommended that you can devote 45 minutes a day to the guided formal meditation practice.

This Diploma in Wellbeing and Mindfulness is approved for CPD credits for members of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

CPD Credits
14 CPD credits for members of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.

A pass grade on the written assignment will be required for awarding the Diploma in Wellbeing and Mindfulness.

The assignment/project must be handed in on the due date unless a sound reason for lateness is provided. In such instances, an extension may be awarded at the discretion of the lecturer.

Mindfulness practice is by nature experimental and so this programme includes a significant element of practical class and home-based exercises. The City College Dublin Diploma will also incorporate essential elements of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), as devised by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn.

The theoretical aspects covered in the City College Dublin Diploma in Wellbeing and Mindfulness Studies will include:

• The history of contemplative traditions and Buddhist psychology and the development of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Introduction to Mindfulness, Positive Psychology and Wellbeing: history and key concepts.
• Thoughts and mental health. Hope and its implications for Wellbeing.
• Forgiveness, kindness, and compassion: research findings.
• Mindfulness and meditation: introduction and mindfulness of breathing.
• Mindfulness and meditation: body scans and gentle yoga.
• Our relationship with our bodies: developing awareness of body, breath and thoughts.
• Positive Psychology and research on mental health through exercise.
• Diet: the microbiome and emerging research into Wellbeing and diet.
• Resilience and Wellbeing: research and practices.
• Transitions across the lifespan: origins, turning points, and destinations.
• Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

A City College Dublin’s Professional Diploma Course is a focused, practical programme designed and delivered by an industry practitioner, that consolidates, upskills or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that indicate that you have been trained in a particular area or specific subject matter.

City College Dublin Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study here by their organisation.

In addition to our scheduled Professional Diploma courses, City College Dublin can provide bespoke training over 3 – 4 days, please contact [email protected] for further details.