MINDFULGym™ is a mindfulness-based stress management program specially designed for relaxation and wellness. Locally developed by consultant psychiatrist Dr. Phang Cheng Kar (Dr. Zhen-Phang) in 2010, it is based on ancient spiritual wisdom and state-of-the-art scientific research in mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy and positive psychology.
MINDFULGym is similar to the 8-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programs developed in United States and United Kingdom respectively.
MINDFULGym is similar to the 8-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programs developed in United States and United Kingdom respectively.
This first structured mindfulness-based mental health program in Malaysia is conducted in group of 15-20 participants over a period of 5 weeks. In each week, there is a 3-hour group session followed by daily simple self-help exercises, which are supported moment-to-moment by a WhatsApp group. The sessions are conducted in an experiential approach to ensure maximum learning and benefits. Upon completion of the course, continuous practice is enhanced by bonus and regular booster sessions. The community-based mental health program is brought to you FREE by Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Mental Health Association (BMHA) and Malaysian Health Promotion Board (MySihat).
About Dr. Phang Cheng Kar (B.Sc., M.D., Dr.Psych.)
About Dr. Phang Cheng Kar (B.Sc., M.D., Dr.Psych.)
Dr. Phang Cheng Kar (Dr. Zhen-Phang) is a consultant psychiatrist and mindfulness-based therapist. Inspired by Buddhist teachings, his clinical and research interest is on mindfulness-based therapy. He has received mindfulness training from extensive sources: International Mindfulness Conference (Rome, 2013); Mindfulness in Education Conference (Phuket, 2012); Mindful & Awakening Relationships (MARS) for Therapists Workshop by Dr. Eng-Kong Tan from Australia (Kuala Lumpur, 2011); Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) workshop by Professor Dr. Mark Williams (Singapore, 2010); Transformative Mindfulness Facilitation Training by Deyki Lee (Kuala Lumpur, 2008); Metta Clinic (Sydney, 2008). He has also received training from meditation teachers, e.g. Venerable Sujiva, Ajahn Brahmavamso, and Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Dr. Phang is the developer of MINDFULGym, which is a Malaysian mindfulness-based stress reduction and wellness program. To date, he has conducted more than a hundred talks/workshops related to mindfulness. The Ministry of Health (MySihat) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have given grants to support his efforts in free mindfulness education for the community and medical students. He is a certified teacher of the .b Mindfulness in Schools Project, a course designed for introducing mindfulness to teenagers. Besides being an avid speaker, he is also a prolific writer. Books authored by him include "I’m Still Human: Understanding Depression with Kindness," "Should a Person with Mental Illness Meditate?" and "No WORRY-Lah, Be HAPPY – A Medical Student’s Motivational & Inspirational Guide." He is also the founding president of KL Buddhist Mental Health Association (BMHA).
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