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

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.

About the speaker

Professor Anne Speckens is a psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. She is the founder and director of the Radboudumc Centre for Mindfulness, one of Europe’s pioneering clinical and research institutions focused on mindfulness in health care.

Her research investigates the role of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in both psychiatric and somatic conditions, including depression, ADHD, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. She is Principal Investigator of several large-scale clinical trials and has published extensively on the clinical effectiveness and implementation of MBIs in health systems.

In addition to her academic leadership, Professor Speckens is deeply committed to bridging scientific research with practice. She trains healthcare professionals and mindfulness teachers across Europe, and actively supports innovation in digital and blended mindfulness programs. Her work offers valuable insights into how mindfulness can contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate healthcare culture.

Expected Attendance

20-30 people

Binding registration

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