English MBSR Mindfulness Course in Utrecht

Yes, some health insurance companies provide reimbursement for mindfulness training. An overview of this can be found here: https://www.zorgwijzer.nl/vergoeding/mindfulness#vergoedingen.(https://www.zorgwijzer.nl/vergoeding/mindfulness#vergoedingen) The condition for this is that the trainer has completed the highest level of training (category 1) and is affiliated with a professional association (VMBN or VVM). Joris has completed the highest level of mindfulness training, both the basic and advanced courses, making him a category 1 trainer. In addition, he is registered at the VVM since January 1st 2024. The training will be partially reimbursed by some health insurance companies from January 1st 2024. For more information, please refer to the zorgwijzer (https://www.zorgwijzer.nl/vergoeding/mindfulness#vergoedingen)(https://www.zorgwijzer.nl/vergoeding/mindfulness#vergoedingen) or your health insurance policy.

It's a common misconception that mindfulness is airy-fairy. Perhaps because it's somewhat unfamiliar to people. But did you know that mindfulness actually represents the practical aspect of Buddhism, which is being aware of the present moment.

In the 1970s, the American physician Jon Kabat-Zinn brought mindfulness to the Western world through the development of the MBSR program. He combined elements of Buddhist meditation with Western psychological principles to promote stress reduction and emotional well-being.