8-Week Online Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Course

Reduce anxiety, increase happiness and reconnect with your True Self through Mindfulness, CBT and Positive Psychology.

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Mindfulness That Leads You Back to Your Real Self

Blending practical tools from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, and Neuroscience, this course offers a structured, self-paced approach to building a sustainable mindfulness practice. Whether you’re managing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or simply want to reconnect with the present moment and your True Self, this course gives you a reliable, evidence-based path.

What You’ll Learn

How to establish a daily mindfulness practice to manage stress
The science behind how mindfulness reshapes the brain (neuroplasticity)
How to recognise and shift negative thinking patterns
Tools and techniques from Mindfulness, CBT and Positive Psychology to enhance wellbeing
Breathwork as a pathway to present-moment awareness
How to improve sleep, focus, emotional regulation and energy
A suite of guided meditations for daily integration
How to live with greater purpose, presence, and clarity
How to uncover your True Self and access higher levels of consciousness

Course Structure

Duration: 8 weeks (self-paced, fully online)
Start Date: [Insert date]
Daily Practice: Formal and informal mindfulness activities
Time Commitment: 3 hours/week
Optional peer forum for discussion and connection
Weekly reflection prompts and insights
Certificate of Completion from the Mindfulness Academy

Who Is This Course For?

Anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or chronically stressed
People new to mindfulness or curious about daily practice
Individuals seeking emotional balance and better sleep
Those wanting to reconnect with their inner calm and clarity
People who want to live more intentionally and mindfully
Anyone ready to uncover their True Self and live with higher awareness

What’s Included

Week 1: What Is Mindfulness?

Explore the foundations of mindfulness, contemporary research, automatic pilot and negativity bias. Learn how to start building a mindful life. Practise Mindfulness of Breath.

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Week 2: Neuroscience, MBCT & Gratitude

Understand neuroplasticity and how CBT helps reshape thought patterns. Learn to choose thoughts that work for you, not against you. Practise the Body Scan and explore gratitude.

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Week 3: Unhelpful Thinking Styles, Worry & Rumination

Identify negative mental habits and their impact on stress. Learn about different meditation types. Practise Walking Meditation and mini-meditations.

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Week 4: Informal Practice & Flow

Integrate mindfulness into everyday life through informal practice. Explore Flow state and how to cultivate it. Experience Sounds and Thoughts meditation.

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Week 5: Self-Compassion & Relaxation

Explore compassion and self-compassion. Activate the body’s Relaxation Response. Practise the Mountain Meditation and reflect on wellbeing changes.

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Week 6: Mindful Awareness & Stress Management

Discover the power of responding vs. reacting. Learn to distinguish between fact and opinion. Experience the benefits of Loving Kindness meditation.

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Week 7: Positive Psychology & Emotional Strength

Use tools from Positive Psychology to build emotional resilience and a more empowering thought life. Practise The Lake Meditation.

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Week 8: Living a Mindful Life

Bring it all together. Learn how to create a lasting mindfulness practice. End with the Expanded Awareness meditation. Reflect on how mindfulness shifts not only your personal awareness but also collective consciousness.

Why Choose the Mindfulness Academy?

Evidence-based content from MBSR, MBCT, and Positive Psychology
Accessible for all levels – from beginners to experienced practitioners
Self-paced with a balance of science, spirituality and compassion
Practical, real-life tools and guided practices
Created by experienced mindfulness educators and facilitators
Trusted by thousands of participants worldwide

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What Our Students Say

Read feedback from previous course attendees to hear the excellent benefits of this course

“This particular course has very much deepened my understanding of this area. The content was brilliant, very informative and I loved that you had your homework each work which was built upon week after week. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the subject.”

Aideen Lee - Past Participant

“I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of starting their Mindfulness journey to participate in this 8-week Stress Reduction Programme. The content was very clear and the course has opened my eyes to how I have been living my life. It has given me the tools to make a positive change in my life."

Lisa Mulhall - Past Participant

“I loved doing this course. I found the content included fascinating and very easy to understand. It completely simplified mindfulness for me and made me understand it on a level where i feel I confident I can continue to further my practice. I am so eager to now to develop my interest in mindfulness further."

Elaine Kelly - Past Participant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the course.

Do I need any prior experience in meditation or mindfulness?

No. This course is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their practice. Due the combination of Mindfulness, CBT and Positive Psychology it is also suitable for experienced mindfulness practitioners.

Can I complete the course in my own time?

Yes. It is all self-paced learning. While we recommend a weekly structure, you can work through each section at your own pace. There is no requirement to be online at any particular time.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon completing all modules and reflections, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from the Mindfulness Academy.

Is this course suitable if I’m also receiving counselling or therapy?

Yes. And we recommend informing your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you’re managing emotional or psychological challenges.