Spaces to OpenUp
Spaces are live sessions with groups of people, some are recorded and saved in the Library for future watching.
OpenUp offers two different types of Spaces:
- Group sessions; interactively share experiences and mindfulness.
- Masterclasses; Listen, learn, and gain practical insights.
Being present meditation
In our day-to-day life, we get caught up in a cycle of doing and forget to simply be. In this session we will focus on cultivating presence.
During this session, you will also practice different mindfulness exercises such as breath awareness, noticing thoughts, visualizations and/or conscious movement.
Our meditation group sessions are guided by professional psychologists experienced in mindfulness practice. Previous experience is not required to join.
Live Spaces
Being present meditation
In our day-to-day life, we get caught up in a cycle of doing and forget to simply be. In this session we will focus on cultivating presence.
During this session, you will also practice different mindfulness exercises such as breath awareness, noticing thoughts, visualizations and/or conscious movement.
Our meditation group sessions are guided by professional psychologists experienced in mindfulness practice. Previous experience is not required to join.
Staying focused in times of distraction
Are you finding it difficult to focus on the task at hand? Look no further than our upcoming masterclass with Stefan van der Stigchel, a professor of Cognitive Psychology and the lead investigator of the AttentionLab research group at Utrecht University. Join us as we explore the topic of concentration, and learn practical tools and techniques to help you improve your focus.
During this masterclass you can expect to learn:
- The science behind concentration and how it works in the brain;
- How to design your environment for optimal concentration;
- The benefits of rest and “mind wandering” for concentration;
- Practical tools and techniques to help you focus and avoid distractions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field!
Healthy leadership practices
If you’re a manager or a leader in your organisation, this group session is specifically for you!
We cannot underestimate the role that mental health plays in a work environment. Whether it’s work-related pressure or a personal family situation, many factors can affect an employees work performance. Stress can carry over from one area of life to another.
Furthermore, if an employee is having some troubles, they might want to close themselves off and not discuss it. In this group session you will learn how you can recognise mental health challenges in your team, how to start the conversation on mental health and what you can do if you notice a team member struggling.
For this session we ask you to switch your camera and microphone on, because it is interactive and needs your participation.
Confidence and limiting beliefs | Part 1
This is part 1 of our confidence series! What’s the effect of your thoughts and beliefs on your level of confidence? In this group session, you will (together with a psychologist) work on your limiting beliefs to feel more confident. Because everybody has them but nobody tells you how to deal with them.
In the group session is enough space to ask questions, learn from each other, and gain insights and tips about limiting beliefs. Also, you’ll be working together on assignments to find out what you can do to turn your beliefs around.
For this session we ask you to switch your camera and microphone on, because it is interactive and needs your participation.
Meditation for stress relief I
If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, join us in practicing mindfulness for stress relief.
During this session, you will also practice different mindfulness exercises such as breath awareness, noticing thoughts, visualizations and/or conscious movement.
Meditation is a powerful training that has been widely backed up by science. Some of its benefits are:
> Greater concentration and focus
> Less distress and more resilience
> More capacity to act consciously rather than react out of a habitual pattern
> More compassion, acceptance, and patience, for oneself and others
> Increased sense of wholeness and well-being
Our meditation group sessions are guided by professional psychologists experienced in mindfulness practice. Previous experience is not required to join.