Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Balancing work/life/family/illnesses (the list goes on) is more than just a full time job. And when people tell you you’re being ever so resilient, you inwardly groan. You’ve lost all concept of what that word means. Work are trying to be helpful by suggesting lots of training courses which don’t actually seem to give you any concrete coping mechanisms. They certainly don’t help you feel resilient. Instead, you feel like you could explode at any moment.

Yeah, I’ve been there too. And I hate the word ‘resilient’.

I worked for the NHS for just over 8 years and left in a state of burnout. Both my parents were teachers and so I saw first-hand the stresses that institution are under too. All my life I’ve seen and experienced what stress does to the mind and to the body.

Enough is enough.

Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training, this course will give you the tools to manage stress, anxiety and pain. It is recognised worldwide as a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness meditation and compassion. There will also be the opportunity to attend a half-day retreat during the course.

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This course will consist of a no more than 12 participants. We will meet once a week for a 2 hour session, with an optional half day retreat around week 5 or 6. We will come together in a safe and supportive environment that includes a mixture of guided practice, reflection and group discussion.

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We will explore the following, which will all be provided as MP3s: 

- Mind/body connection 

- Mindful movement 

- Breath awareness 

- Loving kindness

You are encouraged to commit to a daily practice of 30 minutes during the course. No prior experience is needed.