Mindfulness with Professor Anne Speckens

Date: 10 November 2025

Time: 16:30–18:00

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes + discussion)

Capacity: Maximum 50 persons

Venue: Building A19, Room 133, University Campus Bohunice

Title: The Possible Value of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Health Care

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Lecture for Students and the General Public by Professor Anne Speckens from Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands

Mindfulness is increasingly recognised as a clinically relevant and evidence-based approach within modern medicine. With growing demands on patients and healthcare providers alike, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) offer meaningful support for psychological resilience and overall well-being.

In this lecture, Professor Anne Speckens—psychiatrist and founder of the Radboudumc Centre for Mindfulness—will present clinical applications of MBIs in depression, ADHD, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. She will also explore how mindfulness can support medical students and professionals in managing stress and preventing burnout. Drawing on insights from recent research, the talk highlights the potential of mindfulness to enrich both individual care and healthcare systems as a whole.

Date: 11 November 2025

Time: 13:00–15:00 

Duration: 120 minutes

Expected Attendance: 20–30 persons

Venue: Building B11, Room 211, Masaryk University

Title: Research-Driven Application and Implementation of Mindfulness in Health Care

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Workshop for Mindfulness Teachers, Psychologists and Academics by Professor Anne Speckens from Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands

How do we move mindfulness from theory into real-world clinical practice? And what does it take to sustainably implement mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) within complex healthcare systems?

In this advanced, research-informed workshop, Professor Anne Speckens—psychiatrist, academic, and founder of the Radboudumc Centre for Mindfulness—will share insights from over 15 years of implementing mindfulness in clinical care. She will reflect on the challenges her team faced when introducing MBIs into hospital structures, training clinicians, and designing interventions for diverse patient groups including those with depression, ADHD, cancer, and neurological conditions.

The workshop will include practical meditations and reflections, and explore key lessons from clinical research and implementation science. Particular focus will be given to the role of eHealth in making mindfulness more accessible and scalable within healthcare. This session is designed for those looking to bridge scientific evidence with hands-on application—ethically, sustainably, and with clinical depth.