Inquiry is a unique form of dialogue in Mindfulness training. An exploratory dialogue that follows the experience of the other and the development of insight into it. The basis of this workshop is the practice of Inquiry. In addition to exploring a piece of theory, our main focus will be the embodiment of Mindfulness in dialogue. In this interactive workshop there will be a lot of practice.

Purpose of the 2-day workshop
This workshop focuses on refining meditative awareness in interactions with participants, emphasizing the importance of one's own mindfulness experience and practice ("walk the talk"). We learn how to cultivate genuine interest in the experiences of others without losing ourselves, and explore when to act and when to stop. The 8 factors of mindfulness form the foundation as we deepen our inquiry skills and practice the three levels at which inquiry occurs.
For whom is this workshop intended?
The Inquiry course is intended for Mindfulness trainers who train children, adolescents, parents and/or teachers in the MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction training) or the Method Eline Snel. In addition, the training is open to anyone interested in communicating in a more mindful way. The trainee will be able to ask the right questions in contact with others from an understanding and compassionate attitude, allowing the other person to gain self-insight.

Every person longs to be truly heard.
We all want to be understood, felt and seen.
Truly listening is often much more important than offering solutions
or giving well-meaning advice.

Learning Outcomes Masterclass Inquiry

The learner can provide the other with insight into his or her inner world (feelings - thoughts - physical signals) and the influence on it from the outside world (work pressure, stressful situations, lack of compassion).

The trainee can provide the other with insight into automatic thoughts, enabling transformation.

The student can note if:

the other person feels heard, seen and understood
the other recognizes the fluctuations in mood and mental state in themselves
participants understand the lesson material and know how to apply it to everyday life
the other experiences obstacles and explore what the other needs to remove this obstacle

After participating in an Inquiry course, the student can:

asking questions that always bring the other back to the actual experience of the exercise, reflection or meditation;
Independently guide the exchange process of experiences during mindfulness training;
recognize in themselves the tendency to ask too many follow-up questions, to ask therapeutic questions or not to ask;
encourage participants in practicing meditation, reflection exercises, keeping (stress) diaries and supporting self-compassion, without pressure;
recognize when participants have understood and felt the lesson material, i.e., at both cognitive and conscious experiential levels;
Learners can rely on participant self-efficacy and know the proven benefits of participating in mindfulness training through scientific qualitative and quantitative research.