Research InterestsEfficacy of mindfulness on dementia prevention and management, Efficacy of mindfulness on volition and life choices and the impact on chronic disease prevention and management
Susan Tan founded ECI Consulting Holdings Pte Ltd to promote happiness and health to individuals and corporations by incorporating mindfulness principles in her health coaching and wellness promotion workshop. She has been a mindfulness practitioner for over 25 years. |
Altruism and Change: A Conversation between Matthieu Ricard and Chade-Meng Tan
Upcoming event featuring Matthieu Ricard and Chade-Meng Tan on Monday, 05 March 2018 (18:00 – 20:00).
Venue: Singapore Management University
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
School of Accountancy
60 Stamford Road
Level 2
Singapore 178900
Erin Lee
Research Interests: Applications and efficacy of MBSR, Mindfulness for ageing population, Mindfulness for caregivers, Mindfulness for educators, Mindfulness for youths and emerging adults, Mindfulness in tertiary education, Informal Mindfulness
Founder and Mindfulness Coach of Mindful Moments Singapore, Erin is a mindfulness practitioner and advocate of mindfulness as a way of life. It is her personal vision to help more and more people acquire mindfulness skills and incorporate mindfulness practice into their daily lives to improve their well-being. She runs the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program, and has conducted mindfulness training for institutions and organizations such as ITE College West, National University of Singapore, KK Hospital, Economic Development Board, Clarins, Duke-NUS Medical School, Autodesk, Ministry of Communications and Information, Chinese Development Assistance Council, and Sentosa Development Corporation. Erin is a Certified MBSR Teacher as recognized by the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute (MBPTI) at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Center for Mindfulness. Erin has completed the UCSD School of Medicine’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Intensive as well as Advanced Teacher Training Intensive for MBSR and MBCT Teachers in California. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Science degree in Studies in Mindfulness with University of Aberdeen, UK. Erin is trained to teach the .b mindfulness program to teenagers and young adults as recognized by the Mindfulness in Schools Project. Erin is also an experienced polytechnic lecturer, and has a background in public relations and communications. |
International Conference on Mindfulness (ICM) 2018
The International Conference of Mindfulness (ICM) 2018 will be held July 10-13 in the historic city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Public Talk: Mindfulness Unpacked by Professor Williem Kuyken
News of mindfulness practice in Singaporean schools
It is heartening to know that mindfulness practice is gaining traction in some Singaporean schools. See coverage by The Straits Times and 联合早报. Hopefully more research can be conducted in this area too.
Kathirasan K
Mindfulness Teacher, Researcher
Research InterestsHappiness, Performance & Productivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Reduction Kathirasan K (Kathir) is the Author of the book, Mindfulness in 8 Days. He is currently the Director of the Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore). An established mindfulness teacher and practitioner, with a background in Yoga, Philosophy, Organizational Development, Leadership and Education. Kathir has been teaching contemplative practices and philosophy for more than a decade.. Kathir has the unique ability to integrate psychology, mindfulness and Yoga to provide a holistic experience for learners. He has the ability to contextualise Mindfulness in the areas of education, teaching, learning, personal development, leadership, coaching, counselling, career development and stress management. |
Lim Chun Jie, Eric
Mindfulness Teacher, Psychologist
Research InterestsPerceived Stress Levels, Mental Well-being, Sleep Quality, Mindfulness for working adults, parents, youth and children Eric is a Mindfulness Psychologist at Brahm Centre. He spearheads the curriculum development and research efforts of the mindfulness programmes. He is a certified .b and Paws b teacher from the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK), and conducts both courses for children and youths at Brahm Centre and in schools. He has most recently completed the practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from the Centre For Mindfulness (CFM) University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has worked with children, youths, parents, young adults and caregivers in conducting mindfulness talks and workshops. Organisations include Singapore Management University, School of the Arts, Hwa Chong Institution, Nanyang Girls High School, Nanyang Polytechnic, Asian Civilization Museum. |
Shirley Tan
Research Interests: Social Emotional Learning and Literacy, Student Agency, Student Development, Teacher efficacy
In the education field for 39 years prior to retiring in October 2015. I was a member of the senior management team of a top girls’ school for 15 of the 39 years. As a teacher and head of department I was responsible for the disciplines of English Language, Literature and Philosophy. As a deputy principal I had oversight of academic matters of the school as well as strategic partnership. I have written and presented papers at various conferences in Singapore and overseas on philosophy for children, critical thinking, school reform. I have recently been certified as a .b Mindfulness in School curriculum trainer. |
The Mindful Revolution – The film
The film, “The Mindful Revolution”, will be screened at the upcoming THIS (Thus Have I Seen) Buddhist Film Festival.
The international trailer for the film “Walk With Me” has just been released. “‘Walk With Me’ is a meditative and intimate insight into a community of Buddhist monks and nuns who have given up all their possessions, left their homes and parted with their life savings for one common purpose – to practice of the art of mindfulness and the teachings of the world-renowned Zen Buddhist Master, Thich Nhat Hanh.” Watch the trailer on YouTube and visit the film website:
Click here for more details about the film festival.