What university diploma do you have?

Our Mindfulness Expert Title is a Title from the La Salle Higher Center for University Studies. With a duration of 500 hours in a 100% online Format with live and recorded classes that will grant you 20 ECTs.

Who is it addressed to?

If anxiety and stress are very frequent in your life, because they increasingly demand more dedication and better performance from us and ourselves. This can happen to us both at work and in our personal lives, because sometimes family life is more hectic and tiring than even going to work.

What are the classes like?

Through Video-Lessons, Aroa Ruiz, Expert Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Instructor, explains the most important theoretical content step by step. You will also have audios with meditations that you can download and exercises with which to identify and enhance positive emotions. Every month there is a live class.

Mindfulness and Compassion Specialization Course

University Course in
Specialization in
Mindfulness and Compassion

Certified by EUNEIZ

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Online Format

6 credits (*)

150 hours

Live classes

Personalized support

Welcome to a transformative course that unites Mindfulness, Compassion and the latest scientific advances to transform the way you understand, feel and act with yourself and others. You will explore practical tools, theory and assessment tools such as the FORTE test and the SCS to develop a more conscious and kind mind. This training will help you integrate learning in a deep and authentic way.

What will you
learn?

Learn to be present, here and now

Mindfulness is training your mind to be present in what you do, think and feel. With simple practices, you will cultivate mindfulness, clarity and serenity in your life, even in the midst of stress.

Develop a kinder relationship with yourself

Self-compassion is not weakness, but a resource. You will learn to treat yourself with kindness, reduce self-criticism and find emotional stability, especially in difficult moments.

Transform emotional and mental patterns

This course helps you detect blocks around self-care, transforming mental patterns through awareness and compassion. You will learn to manage difficult emotions such as guilt, shame or excessive self-demand.

Improve the quality of your relationships

Compassion transforms your inner world and your relationships. You will learn to communicate with empathy and confidence, creating healthy bonds and applying compassion in different contexts without leaving yourself aside.

Integrate mindfulness and compassion into your life

This course teaches you to apply what you learn in your real daily life, without extra time. Step by step, you will integrate practices of awareness and calm, very useful during intense weeks or challenging contexts.

Enhance your strengths through compassion

You will discover the role of Mindfulness and compassion practice in the recognition and development of your personal strengths. This powerful combination will help you function in an optimal and balanced way.

Proprietary degree certified by EUNEIZ University

We Care About Your Learning

A great team will be attentive, will closely support you in your learning and will accompany you step by step in this revolution that is changing professionals.

Aroa Ruiz

Responsible for Mindfulness programs at IEPP

Health Psychologist

Col. Nº M-23967

Graduate in Psychology (UNED).
Specialist in Psychopathology and Health Promotion (UNED).
Expert in Positive Psychology (IEPP)
Master's in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (SEMPyP)
Master in Mindfulness for Emotional Management. (University of Malaga)
Mindfulness Instructor (UNED)
Master in Coaching and Emotional Intelligence (University of Oviedo)
University Specialist in Third Generation Therapies / Contextual Therapies (University of Almería)

Teaching team

Rebéca Gómez

Psychologist, Master's Tutor and specialist in Positive Education

Myriam Arenillas

Psychologist, therapy center coordinator and work well-being coordinator.

Andrea Martínez

Graduate in Psychology with a Master's Degree in Evidence-Based Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Sexual Health and Clinical Sexology.

Isabel Rubio

Psychologist specialized in compassion-focused therapy.

Syllabus

MODULE 1: The compassionate awakening

Introduction and objectives
What is compassion?
2.1. Keys to compassion
2.2. What compassion is not
What is Mindfulness?
3.1. Mindfulness as a concept and practice
3.2. Historical context of Mindfulness
3.3. Mindfulness and compassion
3.4. Benefits and usefulness of Mindfulness
Compassion and Positive Psychology
4.1. Compassion and its relationship with strengths
Bibliographic references

MODULE 2: The connection between compassion, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology

Introduction and objectives 6
2. Deepening in Mindfulness 7
2.1. Attention: the value of an instant 10
2.2 What is not Mindfulness? 16
4. Positive Contemplative Psychology 17
4.1. Research 19
4.1.1. Activation of the reward system (dopamine) 19
4.1.2. Release of oxytocin and reduction of cortisol 20
4.1.3. Compassion as a pleasurable emotional self-regulator 20
4.1.4. Altruism that tastes like chocolate 20
4.2 FORTE classification 21
5. Final considerations 27
6. Bibliographic references

MODULE 3: Myths and realities about compassion

Introduction and objectives
What is not self-compassion?
2.1. Dismantling false beliefs about “what self-compassion is not”
What is self-compassion?
3.1. Benefits of practicing self-compassion
How to practice self-compassion in a healthy way
4.1. The importance of self-compassion in self-care
How to stay on the path of self-compassion practice
Bibliographic references

MODULE 4: The three components of self-compassion

Introduction and objectives
Kindness towards oneself
2.1. Appreciation toward oneself
2.2. Compassionate Mind Training
Shared humanity:
3.1. Interconnection
3.2. Empathic joy
Mindfulness:
4.1. Prepare for compassion, using mindfulness
4.2. Thank you, from mindfulness
The yin and yang of self-compassion
5.1. Identifying how the yin and yang of self-compassion complement each other
5.2. Practical exercises that encourage both Ying and Yang compassion
Development of courage
6.1. Definition of the concepts: courage, commitment and wisdom
6.2. Practical exercises to develop courage, commitment and wisdom
Bibliographic references

MODULE 5: Common blocks when practicing compassion

Introduction and objectives
Main fears of compassion
2.1. Fear of compassion scales
Overcoming resistance to change
3.1. How constant practice breaks emotional barriers
3.2. Techniques for maintaining self-compassionate motivation
3.3. Connecting with the desire or need to practice self-compassion
Develop patience and persistence in practice
4.1. Exercise: Compassionate Assessment of Personal Progress
Common difficulties in maintaining practice
Bibliographic references

MODULE 6: Addressing resistance

Introduction and objectives
Compassionate self-correction versus self-criticism
2.1. Definition of compassionate self-correction and self-criticism
2.2. Identify internal critical thinking patterns
23. Tools to smooth internal dialogue
The role of vulnerability and acceptance
3.1. Backdraft
3.2. How to embrace difficult emotions instead of avoiding them
3.3. Vulnerability as part of personal growth
The balance between acceptance and change
4.1. Difference between resignation and active acceptance
4.2. How to use compassion as a driver for positive change
Bibliographic references

MODULE 7: Transforming patterns

Introduction and objectives
Managing perfectionism with mindfulness and compassion
2.1. Recognize the pitfalls of perfectionism
2.2. Setting realistic goals with kindness
2.3. The power of words
The path of connection with others
3.1. Disconnection and culture
3.2. Loving kindness toward strangers
3.3. Compassion fatigue
Facing mistakes and failures with humanity
4.1. How to normalize failure as part of learning
4.2. Exercise: nonjudgmental reflection on mistakes
4.3. Opening to pain

MODULE 8: Applying self-compassion in interpersonal relationships

Introduction and objectives
Difference between self-compassion and self-indulgence
Self-compassion in emotional well-being and relationships
3.1. Conscious communication
3.2. Principles of communication according to Watzlawick
3.3. Compassion in conflicts
Emotional management in the relationship
4.1. Identify and accept positive and negative emotions with self-compassion
4.2. How my relationship with myself interferes...
Self-compassion for managing conflicts
5.1. Forgiveness and forgiving oneself
5.2. Compassion and empathy
Bibliographic references

MODULE 9: Compassion and secure attachment

Introduction and objectives
The role of ties in personal relationships
2.1. Attachment theory. Attachment styles
2.1.1. secure attachment
2.1.2. insecure attachment
2.1.3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment
2.1.4. Avoidant attachment
2.1.5. disorganized attachment
How to generate a secure attachment in our personal relationships
Attachment and compassion
Bibliographic references

MODULE 10: Self-compassion for managing emotions

Introduction and objectives
The basic emotions
2.1. Theory of universal emotions
2.1.1. Surprise
2.1.2. Aversion
2.1.3. Fear
2.1.4. Joy
2.1.5. Anger
Meaning and suffering
3.1. Sadness and fear
3.2. Guilt and shame
3.3. Anger and resentment
Self-compassion and coping
4.1. Emotional regulation based on compassion
Conclusions
Bibliographic references

MODULE 11: Multi-mind theory

Introduction and objectives
Evolution and human brain
2.1. Tripartite brain (evolutionary model)
2.1.1. Reptilian brain: basic impulses (fight/flight/freeze)
2.1.2. Limbic brain: social emotions and attachment
2.1.3. Neocortex: reasoning, language and self-reflection
Mentalization and sense of self
3.1. The importance of mentalization and the sense of self
Development of psychological skills
Social mentalities and mentalization
Regulation of affects: the three emotional regulation systems
6.1. Threat self-protection system
6.2. Incentive-seeking system
6.3. Calm, satisfaction and safety system
Bibliographic references

MODULE 12: Shame management

Introduction and objectives
The case of Carolina
Definition of shame and its components
How shame develops
The evolutionary origin of shame
Impact of shame and shyness on well-being
Techniques for managing shame
Bibliography

MODULE 13: Self-compassion in caring for others

Introduction and objectives
Who cares for who cares?
2.1. Burnout syndrome
2.1.1. Health personnel and caregivers of sick people
2.1.2. Self-compassion in caring for older adults
2.1.3. Compassion and self-compassion with people with disabilities
2.1.4. Education and care of minors
2.2. Compassion fatigue
Other people's suffering
3.1. Empathy and emotional contagion
3.2. The limits of help
Care and self-care
4.1. Compassion toward others
4.2. Compassion toward oneself
Bibliographic references

MODULE 14: Self-care and compassion

Introduction and objectives
The intention of self-care
2.1. The trap of demand
2.2. The avoidance trap
Putting self-care and compassion into practice
3.1. Detecting barriers
3.2. Identifying opportunities
Long-term habits
4.1. Setting priorities
4.2. Formal and informal practice
4.3. Gratification in practice
Conclusions
Bibliographic references

MODULE 15: Fields of application of compassion

Introduction and objectives
Personal health and well-being
2.1. Self-compassion
2.2. Emotion management
Personal relationships
3.1. Family
3.2. Friendships
3.3. Couple
Educational settings
4.1. Teachers and students
4.2. Educational programs
Work setting
5.1. Leadership
5.2. Teamwork
5.3. Stress management
Health and clinical field
6.1. Health professionals
6.2. Patients
6.3. Psychological therapies
Social and community context
7.1. Humanitarian aid
7.2. Conflict resolution
7.3. Volunteering
Spirituality and religion
8.1. Spiritual practices
8.2. Compassionate meditation
Sports and recreational activities
9.1. Sports coaching
9.2. Recreational practices
Personal development and leadership
10.1. personal development
10.2. Soft skills training
Conclusions
Bibliographic references

Other resources you have in training:

Testing center

We have a dedicated assessment center that brings together validated and easy-to-interpret tools, such as FORTE test of balanced strengths, the Compassionate Self-Esteem Scale (AAMOT), the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Compassion Scale for Others (SD) and the Pommier Compassion Scale.

Complementary material

You will have access to an extensive library with multiple readings and videos to explore the concepts that interest you most in greater depth.

Access requirements

Be over 18 years old.
Have an interest in personal growth and Mindfulness.
Have a stable Internet connection.
Have electronic devices to access video lessons and online resources.
A commitment to self-reflection is required.
It will be necessary to put the learned techniques into practice to ensure a transformative training experience.

Skills you acquire with this course

General skills

Understand the foundations and evolution of mindfulness and compassion.
Develop mindfulness and self-compassion as bases of well-being and resilience.
Apply these principles in daily life, relationships and care contexts.
Explore its scientific basis and benefits supported by neuroscience.

Specific skills

Question myths about self-compassion and recognize its key components.
Identify personal blocks and transform self-criticism from mindfulness.
Foster bonds that are more empathetic and secure in interpersonal relationships.
Apply the theory of multiple minds to manage emotions with compassion.
Integrate compassion into diverse care contexts.
Design self-compassion practices adapted to different settings.

Transferable skills

emotional awareness: Identify and manage emotions with awareness, aligning decisions with one's own values.
Critical thinking: Question beliefs about self-compassion from experience and scientific evidence.
Stress management: Face difficulties with calm, kindness and sustainable tools.
Empathy: Connect with the emotions of others and respond with compassion personally and professionally.
Conscious communication: Express emotions, limits and needs with assertiveness and respect.
Mutual care: Practice self-care as the basis of compassionate relational ethics.
Autonomous learning: Integrate mindfulness and compassion with autonomy and continuity.
Collaboration: Build secure bonds through shared vulnerability and teamwork.

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