🍀Wellness Workshop 🍀
🧘Introducing Mindfulness: A Workshop on building Emotional Resilience & Well-being

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. This workshop offers practical techniques to cultivate self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience, fostering a healthier mindset.

📅Date: 26 April 2025 (Saturday)
⏰Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍Venue: Block H, UTAR

🧙Speaker: Dr. Thurkadevi Munikanan
📝Registration：https://bit.ly/UTARWellnessWorkshop2025

🌱Workshop Overview:

The workshop will focus on building a supportive mental health culture in various environments, using the transformative practice of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). MBCT combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapy to help individuals manage stress, reduce negative thought patterns, and improve overall emotional well-being.

✨Key Highlights:

Understand the basics of MBCT.
Techniques to increase emotional resilience and self-awareness
Practical tools for self care
Enhance overall mental clarity and wellbeing

🙋Who Should Attend？
Students: Gain tools to manage stress and improve emotional well-being.
UTAR Staff & UTAR Hospital Staff: Learn strategies to manage workplace stress and foster a supportive work environment.
The Public: Discover mindfulness techniques to improve mental health and well-being.

📝Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the core principles of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Apply mindfulness techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts.
Develop emotional regulation skills for greater resilience.
Contribute to building a mental health-friendly culture in their communities, workplaces, and academic settings.

💡Why Attend?
Practical Skills: Learn effective techniques to enhance mental well-being and resilience.
Expert Insights: Gain knowledge from Dr. Thurkadevi Munikanan, a leading professional in mindfulness and mental health.
Networking: Meet others who share an interest in fostering mental health awareness and support.

💰Fee Structure:
UTAR Students / Students from Other Universities: RM20
UTAR Staff / UTAR Hospital Staff: RM50
Public: RM100

⏰Registration Information:
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. Whether you're looking to improve your mental health or contribute to a supportive environment for others, this workshop is designed to empower and inspire.

🏅USSDC Points:
UTAR students will earn USSDC points for attending the workshop.

📜E-Certificate:
An e-certificate will be awarded to all participants upon completion of the workshop.

🤔For Further Inquiries

You can reach Ms. Gursheena via email at gursheena@utar.edu.my, by phone at 05-4688888 (ext: 2283), or on WhatsApp at 014-6022823.

Dr. Thurkadevi A/P Munikanan

Psychiatrist
MBCT Trained Teacher Certificate (Stage 6)

Dr. Thurkadevi Munikanan is a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience, currently practicing at Hospital Miri, Sarawak. She holds an MBBS from Melaka Manipal Medical College and a Doctorate in Psychiatry from UKM. Dr. Thurkadevi specializes in Mindfulness and is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), trained by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF), UK. She has also completed several mindfulness training programs, including “Mindfulness for Life” and MINDFULGym in Malaysia.

Since 2017, Dr. Thurkadevi has been conducting mindfulness and stress management workshops for healthcare professionals, students, and the general public. She leads MBCT courses and Day of Mindfulness programs to help individuals reduce stress and improve well-being. She is affiliated with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and is dedicated to making mindfulness more accessible to those seeking mental health benefits in everyday life.