Testimonials of participants of Mindfulness & MBICRT courses

“Through the MBICRT course, I gained practical tools and techniques to manage stress and build resilience as a social worker, while also experiencing deep and meaningful connections with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The most powerful aspects of the seminar for me personally were envisioning future, gaining clarity about the path I want to pursue, as well as getting into a unique and valuable contact with people from different cultures.” (4th Semester Student, 2025)

"From participating in the MBICRT course, I learned a lot of useful things. It helped me understand the importance of taking care of my mental well-being, managing stress effectively, and making ethical choices in different cultural contexts. It also provided me with practical tools and techniques to enhance my communication skills and navigate cross-cultural situations. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience that I can apply in various aspects of my life." (3rd Semester Student, 2023)

“Thank you a lot for this experience. It was truly inspiring and helped me not just professionally, but personally as well.” (4th Semester Student, 2024)

"I learned how Mindfulness practices can be found in already existing cultural practices, and experienced on my own body, how helpful it is to deal with stress. Plus, I find the combination of mindfulness and intercultural communication very enriching, because it brings “intercultural communication” away from othering, what I experienced mostly in contexts that deal with intercultural communication, and brings it to “being in the moment and not letting my stereotypes define the encounter”. I think it can be a very helpful individual tool in a world with so many power dynamics and norms in encounters." (4th Semester Student, 2023)

"Thank you for this transformative mindfulness course! It has profoundly enriched my life, bringing increased self-awareness, calmness, and a deeper connection to the present moment. The practical tools and insights gained are invaluable, and I feel more equipped to navigate life with a sense of peace and compassion. Grateful for this positive journey of self-discovery!"(3rd Semester Student, 2023)

"I loved to have the opportunity to learn from other lecturers - and it was so enlightening to see how Dr. Nada and Hannah share the same language even if coming from different contexts, because of the shared expertise in mindfulness. That was a very practical example on the complexity of human interaction and common cultures." (3rd Semester Student, 2023)

"I had a lot of enlightenment moments when participating in the present workshop with Rola El Annan. I guess because it was present and a very diverse group. Going out of the story and reframing experiences was very helpful to open up for new experiences. I really enjoyed the introduction to Islam as a source of resilience, and I still feel inspired to work with that topic." (4th Semester Student, 2024)

“The energy in the group was amazing. There was so much diversity and learning processes and hearing different voices was beautiful and it actually contributed to the beautiful harmony of the group.” (4th Semester Student, 2024)