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SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training for health and social care leaders on Tuesday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. \n\n\n\nSix online sessions on Tuesdays from 7 October until 18 November (no session on 28 October). \n\n\n\nFollowing this\, there will be follow-up sessions to review our learning and practice on  \n\n\n\n\nMonday 8 December from 4 to 5pm\n\n\n\nThursday 14 January from 3 to 4pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 10 February from 3 to 4pm\n\n\n\nThursday 12 March from 4 to 5pm         \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nAt the heart of compassion is the notion that everyone experiences difficulty\, and that we can all play a role in alleviating our own difficulties and those of others. Whether this is compassion for ourselves\, the people we lead\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. Although it helps to have positive feelings\, we do not have to feel compassion to be compassionate. We can recognise our physical and mental state\, resource ourselves as best we can\, and respond from our firm compassionate intention\, rather than from impulse or intense emotion. \n\n\n\nHow does this translate into compassion in health and social care organisations? How might we think about compassionate leadership\, working with colleagues\, service users and their friends and families? Prof Michael West has spent his career answering this question\, pointing to research that shows how compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. In short\, compassion is essential to high quality healthcare. \n\n\n\nDr Robert Marx and Professor Clara Strauss have designed a training programme of six weekly sessions\, lasting two hours each. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Compassionate Leadership Training here. Hear from participants who have done the training in this short video. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role within health and social care. It will combine experiential practice and reflection\, as well as home practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. She is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating mindfulness courses for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder. \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Registered Nurse and Mental Health Practitioner with more than thirty years of experience working in both mental health and general nursing for the NHS and equivalent\, in the UK and Australia. \n\n\n\nShe completed her mindfulness training at the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion in 2015 after finding mindfulness practice transformative in her personal life. She is now a freelance mindfulness practitioner and teaches mindfulness for wellbeing\, depression\, addiction\, and long-term health conditions in the NHS and charity settings. She is also a supervisor\, assessor and trainer of mindfulness teachers. She has a Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology\, and specialised in how experiences of trauma are experienced and communicated across cultures. \n\n\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training. \n\n\n\nApply and booking\n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course in now fully booked. You can book into the next one here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-for-healthcare-leaders-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,Workplace
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Thursday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course is intended for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in.  \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nThursday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 9 October and running to 4 December 2025 (no session 30 October). The orientation session is on Thursday 2 October.  \n\n\n\nThere is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December.  \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you.  The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement.  \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with.  The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two  to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Warren Deighan. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-thursday-mornings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course is intended for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in.  \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nTuesday evenings from 6.00pm to 8.00pm\, starting on 30 September and running to 18 November 2025. There is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December. The orientation session is on Tuesday 16 September. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nA one-day online retreat\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you.  The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement.  \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with.  The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two  to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. She is also a psychological therapist and the Mindfulness and Compassion Training and Retreat Lead at the Mindfulness Network. Ruth has a history of working in mental health services and until recently worked as a clinical lead in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Sussex. Ruth has a longstanding interest in mindfulness\, meditation and movement\, and is passionate about increasing access to mindfulness courses in different populations. \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Kate Webb. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275  –  Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing course for migrants
DESCRIPTION:Learn skills to manage stress and improve life. Join this free ten-week programme for migrants. The trauma-informed and culturally sensitive course will be held outdoors in a  private garden. The course sessions are on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 midday\, from 22 July until 30 September 2025 (no session on 23 September). \n\n\n\nYou can secure your place by filling in this short application form. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThe course includes activities designed to promote wellbeing\, and reduce anxiety and stress. These activies include: \n\n\n\n\nLearning simple skills to help calm the mind\n\n\n\nGentle movement and stretching exercises (that can be adapted for everyone)\n\n\n\nUsing art and and creativity (no experience needed) \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to practice English. The course is taught in plain simple English using visual prompts (fluency is not necessary) \n\n\n\n\nThe benefits of doing the course include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding how the mind works\n\n\n\nBeing able to cope better in difficult situations\n\n\n\nShared sense of solidarity and community    \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThe location will be in an outdoors in a secluded garden. You’ll be sent details of how to get there once you enrol. We will be able to supply bus passes for people who need to travel. \n\n\n\nBackground to the course\n\n\n\nThis course enables participants to access the benefits of mindfulness in a way that is is a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. The Mindfulness Across Borders curriculum was created by Ariana Faris and Sheila Webb with funding from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. The design is based on a project piloting courses in trauma-adapted and culturally-sensitive Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for refugee and asylum-seeking communities in London\, Cardiff and Brighton. The curriculum was co-produced with refugees in these cities. It is therefore sensitive to the experience and traumas that individuals may have faced. \n\n\n\nThe Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion is offering this course free\, as part of its efforts to reach underrepresented communities.  \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nAll refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK\, whatever your current status\, are very welcome. This course is open to men and women migrants and other people who identify with refugees and people seeking asylum.    \n\n\n\nTeachers\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert is Co-Lead (training) for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. He is a consultant clinical psychologist and has been involved in running mindfulness groups for staff and patients since 2006. He also trains and supervises others doing mindfulness work. He is interested in relational mindfulness and in adaptations of mindfulness-based interventions using compassion practices. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJulia Powell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia trained to be a mindfulness teacher in 2017\, after a career in international development\, social justice and human rights\, including the rights of people seeking asylum in the UK. Julia runs mindfulness courses and coaching for the public and for refugees and asylum seekers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse format\n\n\n\nThe session provides a range of activities and each session is different. Generally\, they start with some gentle movement or stretching exercises. The first four sessions are designed so participants can get an idea of what happens\, and decide if the course is for them. From session five\, the course is closed to newcomers to create a more intimate and safe space.    \n\n\n\nThere is a tea break in the middle of the sessions.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\nThe course is free. If you would like to apply please fill in this short application form here. Or if you want more information please email Lara at spft.smc@nhs.net.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/wellbeing-course-for-migrants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communities,Course,Refugee
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T093000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion course: eight weeks on Saturday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Our eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nResearch has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing. It boosts happiness\, reduces anxiety and depression\, and can even help maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise. Being both mindful and compassionate leads to greater ease and wellbeing in our daily lives. Find out more about our Mindful Self-Compassion course here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for the general public\, you do not need to have attended a mindfulness course before. Please note\, this courses may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nSaturday mornings 09.30 to 12.00. The course starts on 7 June and runs until 2 August 2025 (no session on 5 July). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nEight further weekly two and a half hour classes including mindful self-compassion practices\, discussion and exercises.\n\n\n\nThe course follows the programme outlined in the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is recommended that you buy this book to accompany the course\, but it’s not essential. \n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nPaul Johanson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Johanson is a social worker\, mindful self-compassion teacher and cognitive analytic therapist in private practice. He has worked in many areas of health and social care\, including criminal justice\, substance misuse\, serious mental illness\, psychological therapies\, cancer and palliative care. \n\n\n\nPaul has worked as a strategic leader for the NHS in implementing national programmes in mental health\, psychological therapies and patient experience. Paul is a long-term Buddhist practitioner\, beginning his journey over 35 years ago in the Rinzai Zen Buddhist tradition\, and has been a student in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism since 1991. He has been the Buddhist Chaplain at the University of Sussex since 2013. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form here that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to the fill in the form.   \n\n\n\nBooking for this course is now closed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-saturday-morning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindful Self-Compassion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000
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SUMMARY:Deeper Mindfulness: Frame by Frame
DESCRIPTION:‘Deeper Mindfulness: exploring feeling tone Frame by Frame’ is a new eight-week course developed by Mark Williams and colleagues for people who want to explore mindfulness more deeply. The online course runs on Tuesday evenings from 13 May 2025 and includes an optional one-day retreat on 21 June 2025. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course allows people to explore an aspect of mindfulness that isn’t covered explicitly in other courses: ‘feeling tone.’ Feeling tone is a sense of the positive or negative that every human experiences and is the tipping point for our mood. \n\n\n\nDeeper Mindfulness is informed by recent psychological findings that reveal that every waking moment\, our understanding of the world is dominated by imagining how we can take action within it\, coloured by what is called ‘feeling tone.’ Feeling tone is the moment-by-moment ‘read-out’ of how much a sensation\, thought\, or emotion feels pleasant\, unpleasant\, or neither. Based on this moment-by-moment ‘read out\,’ the body allocates its resources as it gears up for real or imagined action. This can prepare us well for action\, but it can also put us at risk of becoming exhausted without our realising it.  \n\n\n\nDuring the eight weekly sessions\, you will learn meditations that help you tune into feeling tone moment by moment\, frame by frame. This provides an opportunity to see more clearly both the tipping points for distress and exhaustion\, and also how to flourish by freeing yourself to appreciate life again\, even in the midst of difficulty. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for those who have already completed an eight-week mindfulness-based programme and want to explore mindfulness more deeply. Please note\, this courses is designed for the general public and may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing serious mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday afternoons 17.30 to 19.30\, starting 13 May and running until 8 July 2025. Please note there is no session on 27 May. The course includes an optional one-day in person retreat on Saturday\, 21 June 2025. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. The zoom link will be sent closer to the time of the course. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course\n\n\n\nThe course is delivered over eight weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours. Each session builds on what’s been introduced before\, so it’s important to attend all the sessions if possible. (If you know you’re going to miss a session\, please let your teacher know). \n\n\n\nYou’ll be in a group of up to 16 people\, led by one of our experienced mindfulness teachers. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short\, guided meditation\, then (with the exception of the first session) there’s a review and inquiry into the past week. The second half of the session introduces the theme for the week and includes a meditation. There’ll be space to review what you and others experienced or discovered during the practice. The sessions are followed by suggestions for home-based personal practice of around 20 minutes per day. This includes both recommended guided practices for the week\, and also ways to cultivate mindfulness in everyday life. \n\n\n\nYou’ll have access to guided practices and written materials to support each session. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nWe have two experienced teachers leading this course. Apart from being experienced in many aspect of teaching mindfulness\, Taravajra and Bridgette O’ Neill are supervisors and are key members of our team of teacher trainers\, leading courses for others who want to become teachers themselves. \n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching mindfulness in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff. Taravajra gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training pathway in the English and Spanish speaking worlds. He holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. Since 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course is £250. You can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/deeper-mindfulness-frame-by-frame/
CATEGORIES:Course,Teacher training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T120000
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CREATED:20250220T123114Z
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UID:10002799-1746525600-1746532800@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Wellbeing course for women migrants
DESCRIPTION:Learn skills to manage stress and improve life. Join this free ten-week programme for women migrants. The trauma-informed and culturally sensitive course will be held outdoors in a beautiful garden. The course sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 May 2025 until 15 July 2025. This course may be full\, but you can fill in the form to join the waitlist\, in case someone drops out. \n\n\n\nYou can join the waitlist by filling in this short application form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThe course includes activities designed to promote wellbeing\, and reduce anxiety and stress. These activies include: \n\n\n\n\nLearning simple skills to help calm the mind\n\n\n\nGentle movement and stretching exercises (that can be adapted for everyone)\n\n\n\nUsing art and and creativity (no experience needed) \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to practice English. The course is taught in plain simple English using visual prompts (fluency is not necessary) \n\n\n\n\nThe benefits of doing the course include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding how the mind works\n\n\n\nBeing able to cope better in difficult situations\n\n\n\nShared sense of solidarity and community    \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThe location is a gorgeous and secluded garden in Kemptown. You’ll be sent details of how to get there once you enrol. We will be able to supply bus passes for people who need to travel.  \n\n\n\nBackground to the course\n\n\n\nThis course enables women to access the benefits of mindfulness in a way that is is a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. The Mindfulness Across Borders curriculum was created by Ariana Faris and Sheila Webb with funding from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. The design is based on a project piloting courses in trauma-adapted and culturally-sensitive Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for refugee and asylum-seeking communities in London\, Cardiff and Brighton. The curriculum was co-produced with refugees in these cities. It is therefore sensitive to the experience and traumas that individuals may have faced.  \n\n\n\nThe Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion is offering this course free\, as part of its efforts to reach underrepresented communities. We are partnering with the Network of International Women for Brighton and Hove.  \n\n\n\nTeachers  \n\n\n\nLana Jackson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLana is a senior clinical psychologist\, yoga therapist\, and mindfulness teacher with Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. She has a special interest in nature-connection and trauma-informed therapy and practice with children\, young people and adults. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJulia Powell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia trained to be a mindfulness teacher in 2017\, after a career in international development\, social justice and human rights\, including refugee rights. Julia runs trauma-informed mindfulness courses and coaching for the public and for refugees and asylum seekers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse format\n\n\n\nThe session provides a range of activities and each session is different. Generally\, they start with some gentle movement or stretching exercises. The first four sessions are designed so participants can get an idea of what happens\, and decide if the course is for them. From session five\, the course is closed to newcomers to create a more intimate and safe space.    \n\n\n\nThere is a tea break in the middle of the sessions.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\nThe course is free. Please fill in this short form\, or email Lara at spft.smc@nhs.net.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/wellbeing-course-for-women-migrants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Refugee
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UID:10002738-1739206800-1739214000@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Life: online course
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 10 February to 31 March 2025\, 17.00-19.00. \n\n\n\nThe Mindfulness for Life programme has evolved from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. The programme was developed to offer mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to enable everybody to improve their wellbeing. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe online course guides participants in how to apply the learning in everyday life to manage what is painful and difficult and cultivate qualities such as compassion. It supports people to work with challenges\, including recurring patterns of thought and behaviour that create suffering. It also supports our capacity to savour life and to flourish. Mindfulness for Life is an in-depth programme intended to cultivate lasting and sustainable change. Apart from the two-hour weekly sessions there is daily home practice\, so it’s helpful to consider how you will fit this in ahead of taking the course. You can find out more about the course here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. Please note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing serious mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday evenings 17.00 to 19.00 UK time\, starting 10 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course is £250. You can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in this application form\, which will be sent to the facilitator. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-for-life-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness for Life
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UID:10002748-1738249200-1738256400@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training course - Thursday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Join our six-week Compassionate Leadership Training designed for all health and social care leaders. Compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. \n\n\n\nThe course is made up of six weekly two-hour sessions and further consolidation sessions after the course is complete. This course runs on Thursdays from 3-5pm\, from 30 January 2025 until 13 March 2025. There is no session on 20 February. Following this\, there are several two-hour online consolidation sessions to review practice and learning. All graduates are invited to attend these sessions. See the dates for 2025 below. \n\n\n\nWatch a short (1.5 minute) video to find out more. \n\n\n\nOverview \n\n\n\nAt the heart of compassion is the notion that everyone experiences difficulty and that we can all play a role in alleviating our own difficulties and those of others. Whether this is compassion for ourselves or the people we lead\, people who lead us\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. \n\n\n\nAlthough it helps to have positive feelings\, we do not have to feel compassion to be compassionate. We can recognise our physical and mental state\, resource ourselves as best we can\, and respond from our firm compassionate intention\, rather than from impulse or intense emotion. \n\n\n\nHow does this translate into compassion in health\, social care\, and other organisations? How might we think about compassionate leadership\, working with colleagues\, service users and their friends and families? Prof. Michael West has spent his career answering this question\, pointing to research that shows how compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. In short\, compassion is essential to high-quality healthcare. \n\n\n\nDr Robert Marx and Professor Clara Strauss have designed this innovative training programme of six weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours\, with an additional follow-on consolidation sessions following the completion of the course. See details below of the dates for optional review and practice sessions. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role in a health and social care organisation\, recognising that leadership occurs throughout health and social care roles\, and at different levels of seniority.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course combines in-session mindfulness and compassion practice with reflection and discussion\, as well as an invitation for home mindfulness and compassion practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead and work with. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRobert Marx \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is co-lead for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion and leads the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Talking Therapies in NHS services training centres collaboration. He is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches MBCT and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising Buddhist meditation for over 30 years\, initially in the Theravadan tradition and then in the Tibetan tradition. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work. \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is a senior trainer\, supervisor\, and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. She is also a psychological therapist and the mindfulness and compassion training and retreat lead at the Mindfulness Network. Ruth has a history of working in mental health services and until recently worked as a Clinical Lead in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Sussex. Ruth has a longstanding interest in mindfulness\, meditation and movement\, and is passionate about increasing access to mindfulness courses in different populations. \n\n\n\nReview and practice dates\n\n\n\nWe are offering several dates for consolidation of learning\, to allow flexibility. Participants may attend as many or as few of these consolidation sessions as they wish.   \n\n\n\nMonday 7 April 4.00 – 5.00pmThursday 8 May 4.00 – 5.00pm Wednesday 4 June 1.00 – 2.00pm Friday 4 July 2.00 – 3.00pmThursday 18 September 4.00 – 5.00pm Wednesday 15 October 4.00 – 5.00pm Tuesday 18 November 1.00 – 2.00pmMonday 8 December 4.00 – 5.00pm \n\n\n\nApply and book your place\n\n\n\nYou can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this training programme to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-thursdays/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,SPFT staff only,Workplace
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UID:10002699-1729004400-1729011600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training course - Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate Leadership Training for health and social care leaders. Compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. \n\n\n\nSix online weekly two-hour sessions from Tuesday 15 October until 26 November on Tuesdays from 3.00-5.00pm. There is no session on 29 October. There is a two-hour online consolidation session on 4 February 2025 to review learning and practice. \n\n\n\nOverview \n\n\n\nAt the heart of compassion is the notion that everyone experiences difficulty\, and that we can all play a role in alleviating our own difficulties and those of others. Whether this is compassion for ourselves or the people we lead\, people who lead us\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. \n\n\n\nAlthough it helps to have positive feelings\, we do not have to feel compassion to be compassionate. We can recognise our physical and mental state\, resource ourselves as best we can\, and respond from our firm compassionate intention\, rather than from impulse or intense emotion. \n\n\n\nHow does this translate into compassion in health\, social care and other organisations? How might we think about compassionate leadership\, working with colleagues\, service users and their friends and families? Prof Michael West has spent his career answering this question\, pointing to research that shows how compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. In short\, compassion is essential to high quality healthcare. \n\n\n\nDr Robert Marx and Professor Clara Strauss have designed a training programme of six weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours\, with an additional follow-on two hour session a couple of months following the completion of the course. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role in a health and social care organisation\, recognising that leadership occurs throughout health and social care roles\, and at different levels of seniority.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course combines in-session mindfulness and compassion practice with reflection and discussion\, as well as an invitation for home mindfulness and compassion practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead and work with. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. She is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating mindfulness courses for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder.  \n\n\n\nRobert Marx \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is co-lead for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion and leads the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Talking Therapies in NHS services training centres collaboration. He is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches MBCT and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising Buddhist meditation for over 30 years\, initially in the Theravadan tradition and then in the Tibetan tradition. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work. \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Mental Health Nurse and Mindfulness teacher. She works in the NHS at Pavilions Drug and Alcohol Service\, where she has been facilitating Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention courses\, and holding a weekly drop in for Service. Users and Staff. She has been teaching MBCT for the Wellbeing Service\, and Recovery College in Brighton. She was also part of the Myriad Mindfulness in Schools Research Project\, and was involved in teaching Mindfulness for Life to teachers in Sussex Schools. She has a particular interest in working with Service Users with ‘Dual Diagnosis’ (Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues)\, and the way that Mindfulness can be helpful to this client group. \n\n\n\nApply and book your place\n\n\n\nYou can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this training programme to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form.  \n\n\n\nThere are a limited number of free places for staff at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust which are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Fill in the form first\, and we’ll let you know if you have a free place.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-tuesdays/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,SPFT staff only,Workplace
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is the eight-week mindfulness course developed by Jon Kabat Zinn\, taught all over the world\, and scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress\, depression and anxiety. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThrough guided meditations\, group dialogue\, individually tailored instructions and home assignments\, you will learn the essential principles of mindfulness and techniques to build your personal home practice and access the wide-ranging benefits well beyond the course. \n\n\n\nThe key learning points include: \n\n\n\n\nA variety of formal and informal mindfulness meditation practices\, which involve using the breath and body as a focus for being aware of our experience in the present moment;\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the physiology of stress and how to self-regulate our moods\, so that we are better able to pause in challenging situations and manage our responses more effectively;\n\n\n\nRecognising the patterns of worrying and self-criticism that often generate more stress.\n\n\n\nLearning to relate to ourselves with a more accepting and kind stance.\n\n\n\nBuilding more mindful\, and thus meaningful\, communication\, connections and relationships.\n\n\n\nDeveloping practical self-care tools to help us thrive\, perform at our best\, and build resilience.\n\n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly\, two and a half hour classes\, including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nOne day-long silent retreat\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 2.30pm-5.00pm starting 14 October to 16 December 2023. (No session on 11 November.) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference. You can book your place below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-course-tuesday-evenings-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course
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UID:10002733-1728496800-1728504000@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings\, 6pm-8pm\, starting 9 October to 4 December 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nYou will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes (nine weeks in total including the orientation) including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference. And you can book here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-course-wednesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course
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UID:10002716-1728311400-1728320400@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion eight-weeks: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nResearch has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing. It boosts happiness\, reduces anxiety and depression\, and can even help maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise. Being both mindful and compassionate leads to greater ease and well-being in our daily lives. Find out more about the Mindful Self-Compassion course here.  \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 14.30 to 17.00\, starting 7 October and running until 9 December 2024 (no session on 28 October). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nEast Brighton Community Mental Health Centre.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you.\n\n\n\nEight further weekly two and a half hour classes including mindful self-compassion practices\, discussion and exercises.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx and Catherine Cameron \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and identify the Mindful Self-Compassion course as your preference. You can also book and pay for your place below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-eight-weeks-monday-afternoons-2/
LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T180000
DTSTAMP:20240123T102609Z
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UID:10002625-1715184000-1715191200@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course for LGBTQ+: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday afternoons 16.00 to 18.00\, from 8 May to 3 July 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nThis course is specifically for staff who identify as LGBTQ+. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nKate Gooch \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and choose the course listed for people who identify as LGBTQ+.  Of course\, you are also very welcome to attend any of the other dates if you prefer.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-for-lgbtq-wednesday-pm/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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UID:10002611-1713895200-1713902400@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday evenings 6.00pm-8.00pm\, starting 23 April to 18 June 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T113000
DTSTAMP:20231114T095627Z
CREATED:20231114T095353Z
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UID:10002039-1705656600-1705663800@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Friday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nFriday mornings 9.30am-11.30am\, starting 19 January to 15 March 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nJiva Masheder \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-3/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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UID:10001777-1705514400-1705521600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings 6-8pm starting 17 January to 20 March 2024 (no session 6 March). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20230726T090545Z
CREATED:20230718T121213Z
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UID:10001676-1697652000-1697659200@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings 6-8pm starting 18 October to 13 December 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T113000
DTSTAMP:20230726T090826Z
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UID:10001675-1696930200-1696937400@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Tuesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday mornings 9.30-11.30pm starting 10 October to 12 December 2023 (no session on 7 November) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nKate Gooch \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-mornings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T200000
DTSTAMP:20230726T090618Z
CREATED:20230718T120839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090618Z
UID:10001673-1696874400-1696881600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday evenings 6-8pm starting 9 October to 4 December 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20230822T160850Z
CREATED:20230718T120717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T160850Z
UID:10001672-1696354200-1696363200@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is the eight-week mindfulness course developed by Jon Kabat Zinn\, taught all over the world\, and scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress\, depression and anxiety. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThrough guided meditations\, group dialogue\, individually tailored instructions and home assignments\, you will learn the essential principles of mindfulness and techniques to build your personal home practice and access the wide-ranging benefits well beyond the course. \n\n\n\nThe key learning points include: \n\n\n\n\nA variety of formal and informal mindfulness meditation practices\, which involve using the breath and body as a focus for being aware of our experience in the present moment;\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the physiology of stress and how to self-regulate our moods\, so that we are better able to pause in challenging situations and manage our responses more effectively;\n\n\n\nRecognising the patterns of worrying and self-criticism that often generate more stress.\n\n\n\nLearning to relate to ourselves with a more accepting and kind stance.\n\n\n\nBuilding more mindful\, and thus meaningful\, communication\, connections and relationships.\n\n\n\nDeveloping practical self-care tools to help us thrive\, perform at our best\, and build resilience.\n\n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly\, two and a half hour classes\, including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nOne day-long silent retreat\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday evenings 5.30-8.00pm starting 3 October to 28 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000
DTSTAMP:20230726T090658Z
CREATED:20230718T120456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090658Z
UID:10001630-1696258800-1696266000@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 3-5pm starting 2 October to 27 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-afternoons/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000
DTSTAMP:20230814T104500Z
CREATED:20230725T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T104500Z
UID:10001686-1696257000-1696266000@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion eight-weeks: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nResearch has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing. It boosts happiness\, reduces anxiety and depression\, and can even help maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise. Being both mindful and compassionate leads to greater ease and well-being in our daily lives. Find out more about the Mindful Self-Compassion course here.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you.\n\n\n\nEight further weekly two and a half hour classes including mindful self-compassion practices\, discussion and exercises.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 14.30 to 17.00 starting 2 October to 27 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nBrighton Community Mental Health Centre \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx and Catherine Cameron \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and identify the Mindful Self-Compassion course as your preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-monday-afternoons/
LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T203000
DTSTAMP:20230814T124943Z
CREATED:20230522T155125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T124943Z
UID:10000009-1695925800-1695933000@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Compassion Cultivation Training course - Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Cultivation Training is an eight-week course designed at Stanford University in 2009\, by Thupten Jinpa\, Ph.D\, with contributions from the faculty.  \n\n\n\nThe Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion is hosting this training in Brighton in collaboration with the Compassion Institute.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nAn eight-week course for the general public\, it draws on insights and techniques from psychology\, neuroscience\, and contemplative practice. The course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques\, interactive discussions and lectures as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nWeekly two-hour class including lecture\, discussion\, and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice\n\n\n\nReal-world assignments for practicing compassionate thoughts and actions\n\n\n\n\nThis course is taught worldwide and offers practical skills\, tools and knowledge. As a graduate\, you establish the habit of relating to yourself\, others and the world around you from a place of greater understanding\, joy and purpose. \n\n\n\nIt is designed to cultivate the inherent quality of compassion that we as humans all have\, so that it becomes the default stance from which we live and respond in daily life. Compassion for oneself and others is strengthened. Each class includes didactic\, pair/group exercises and contemplative practice. \n\n\n\nThe course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques\, interactive discussions and lectures\, as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm starting 28 September 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nBrighton Friends Meeting House\, Ship St\, Brighton BN1 1AF. \n\n\n\nMore details\n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the basic components of mindful awareness\n\n\n\nDescribe the key components of compassion\n\n\n\nApply the practice of setting intentions\n\n\n\nDescribe the dimensions of loving-kindness\n\n\n\nExplain the value of self-compassion\n\n\n\nApply learned compassion skills in everyday and professional life\n\n\n\nApply learned self-compassion skills in everyday and professional life\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between empathy\, compassion\, and empathic distress\n\n\n\nDescribe the key components of common humanity\n\n\n\nDescribe how to establish a daily practice\n\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course includes the following themes: \n\n\n\nWeek 1 Settling and focusing the mindTheme: Settling the mind and becoming more aware \n\n\n\nWeek 2 Loving-kindness and compassion for a loved oneTheme: Settling the mind and becoming more aware \n\n\n\nWeek 3 Compassion for oneself (part 1)Theme: Self-acceptance and being kinder to yourself \n\n\n\nWeek 4 Loving-kindness for oneself (part 2)Theme: Being a friend to yourself\, embracing your natural aspiration for happiness\, and practicing gratitude \n\n\n\nWeek 5 Embracing shared common humanity and developing appreciation of othersTheme: Cultivating a feeling of connection with others; appreciating the contribution of others to our lives \n\n\n\nWeek 6 Cultivating compassion for othersTheme: Broadening the circle of our compassion \n\n\n\nWeek 7 Active compassion practiceTheme: Making your compassion more embodied and active \n\n\n\nWeek 8 Integrated daily compassion cultivation practiceTheme: Integrating compassion into one’s life; merging all the previous steps into a single meditation practice \n\n\n\nThis course is taught worldwide and offers practical skills\, tools and knowledge. As a graduate\, you establish the habit of relating to yourself\, others and the world around you from a place of greater understanding\, joy and purpose. \n\n\n\nFacilitator – Emily Oliver\n\n\n\n\n“My work focuses on bringing people together to realise more compassionate\, creative and sustainable leadership\, cultures and systems. As well as designing and delivering compassion\, mindfulness and collective care courses for the NHS during the peak of the Covid pandemic and aftermath\, I have worked with educators\, students and a range of other purpose-driven organisations. My approach is informed by a masters in Sustainable Leadership and my work at not-for-profit BeyondText focusing on co-production\, mental health and health systems research. I am currently working on research projects with the UK National Health Service (NHS) and Lebanese National Mental Health Programme. My broad background spans working for the public sector and Fortune 500 Global companies\, to purpose-driven start-ups and comic artists.” \nCompassion Cultivation UK Trainer – Emily Oliver\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited so to guarantee a place please book early. The cost is £300.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cancellation Policy?\n\n\n\nIn the unlikely event that the event has to be cancelled by us\, we will offer an alternative event\, either face to face or online\, or a refund. Our liability is limited to crediting only our event fees\, and not any personal expenses you may have incurred.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/compassion-cultivation-training-course/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T113000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Thursday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday mornings 9.30-11.30pm starting 21 September 2023 to 23 November (no session on 28 September) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20230904T131011Z
CREATED:20230726T084655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T131011Z
UID:10001687-1694714400-1694721600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in teaching mindfulness\, the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion now offers the eight-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course to the public\, as a first step in the training pathway. If you go on to train with us\, you will get the full £250 course fee deducted from your teacher training fees.   \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nMindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday evenings 18.00 to 20.00 UK time\, starting 14 September (with an orientation session) to 15 November 2023 (no session on 12 October). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease apply by filling in this application form. You can also pay for the course by clicking the link below.  \n\n\n\nBook your ticket here
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-thursday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20230726T090758Z
CREATED:20230714T083027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090758Z
UID:10000028-1694714400-1694721600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday evenings 6.00-8.00pm starting 14 September 2023 to 16 November (no session on 28 September) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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