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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: First Tuesday of the month
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led by Lucy Edwards\, Clinical Psychologist working in secondary care adult mental health services within the Trust since 2003. Lucy’s relationship with mindfulness developed from experiencing its benefits first-hand. She integrates mindfulness into her clinical work and in 2015 completed her mindfulness teacher training at the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are  are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below.  \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-drop-in-first-tuesday-of-the-month-3/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T115211Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The live sessions are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course or a six-week Compassionate Leadership Training with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease email spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us. 
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-2/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T114533Z
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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free lunchtime mindfulness session
DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible. We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be sent a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T090000
DTSTAMP:20261027T133537Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-3/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T090000
DTSTAMP:20261028T123542Z
CREATED:20261027T133700Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-4/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T131555Z
CREATED:20260813T115739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131555Z
UID:10003084-1789477200-1789480800@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T090000
DTSTAMP:20261027T133537Z
CREATED:20260908T125346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T133537Z
UID:10002426-1789546500-1789549200@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-3/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T090000
DTSTAMP:20261028T123542Z
CREATED:20261027T133700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T123542Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-4/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260911T093212Z
CREATED:20260908T125728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T093212Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Third Thursday of the month
DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers\, and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led alternatively by David Ward \, who has a keen interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches for supporting wellbeing\, and draws on 30 years of practising mindfulness meditation and Denise Cohen\, who has been practising mindfulness for the past 15 years and has over 40 years of experience in healthcare. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nThese sessions are not a substitute for clinical care\, and it is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have any questions about these live online meditation sessions. Please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nRecommendations\n\n\n\nWe run these sessions as if we were practicing mindfulness together in the same room. So\, during the session\, to help create a sense of trust and community we encourage participants to keep their cameras turned on. \n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form and we will be back in touch with the links soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-third-thursday-of-the-month-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T131945Z
CREATED:20260820T131943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131945Z
UID:10003085-1789668000-1789671600@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260918T112216Z
CREATED:20260506T100135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T112216Z
UID:10003053-1789810200-1789819200@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Fierce Self-Compassion: A course for empowered care
DESCRIPTION:Fierce self-compassion means taking empowered action to protect\, provide for\, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering and thrive. This new and unique eight-week course explores the more action-oriented side of self-compassion\, supporting you to do the inner work needed to speak up\, set boundaries\, change habits\, claim your power and feel fulfilled. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nSelf-compassion is often associated with gentleness and comfort\, yet it also encompasses a more dynamic\, brave dimension. This aspect of care is expressed through strength\, courage and determination — qualities that are essential for protecting\, motivating and providing for ourselves and others. \n\n\n\nIn taking this course you will develop the capacity to: \n\n\n\n\nMotivate yourself using encouragement rather than self-criticism.\n\n\n\nIdentify and overcome obstacles that prevent you from setting effective boundaries.\n\n\n\nLearn to harness anger as a constructive force for protection and growth.\n\n\n\nRecognise and honour your personal needs.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the contribution of fierce self-compassion to social change.\n\n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for the general public and Mindful Self-Compassion teachers. It is a prerequisite for the Fierce Self-Compassion teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nThis may be of particular interest to anyone who needs to draw on strong energy to care for themselves and the world\, such as those in family care roles\, healthcare workers\, therapists\, teachers\, coaches and activists\, charity workers as well as mindfulness\, meditation and yoga practitioners and teachers. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThe eight-week course starts 19 September and runs until 7 November 2026 without a break\, Saturday mornings from 09.30 to 12 midday. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in this course you can watch the information session here led by Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher\, the teacher leading the programme. \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 is delivered over eight weekly sessions\, each lasting two and a half hours\, with a 10 min break in the middle. 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 14 people\, led by Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher (see profile below). Each session starts with a guided meditation. You will be invited to practice the meditations in any posture that best supports your focus and comfort\, including lying down\, sitting\, walking\, or other forms of movement. Following this\, we’ll discuss the previous week’s home practice experiences and then introduce the weekly theme. This theme is explored through further meditations\, small and large group discussions\, and self-reflection exercises. These exercises are designed to help participants connect personally with the curriculum material and see how it applies practically to their own lives. \n\n\n\nThe encouraged home practice includes formal meditations and informal practice in daily life from 10 to 20 minutes a day. You may find the practices bring up strong emotions at times\, which is all part of the process\, and we will explore this further in the weekly sessions. \n\n\n\nEach week there will be optional reading suggested from Kristin Neff’s book ‘Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up\, Claim Your Power\, and Thrive.’ Audio recordings for continued home practice\, weekly notes\, and supplementary resources for further exploration will be shared via email. \n\n\n\nSome experience of mindfulness or Mindful Self-Compassion is helpful but not essential before taking this course. \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\n\n\nZoe Shobbrook-Fisher \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoe has been a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher trainer since 2019. For the last 16 years\, after a decade working as a student/staff counsellor and group facilitator in higher education\, she set up her own company in southwest London\, offering beginner and deepening practice Mindful Based Stress Reduction and MSC courses\, residential retreats and self-compassion informed therapy. She is a director at The Mindfulness Project and co-founded the thriving In Good Company practice community. She delivers programmes to a wide range of groups\, reflecting her commitment to making these approaches accessible to diverse populations; in the workplace\, charity and clinical settings. A lifelong yoga and meditation practitioner she has always been dedicated to paths of the heart and authenticity. Her practice includes her love of singing and conscious dance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nThis course is now full. If you’d like to register your interest for a future Fierce Self-Compassion eight-week course\, please email at spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £300.  We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/fierce-self-compassion-a-course-for-empowered-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindful Self-Compassion
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SUMMARY:Evening taster: Mindfulness and compassion
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. In the one-hour taster session you will try some mindfulness and compassion practices. Benefits can include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness and compassion. \n\n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided mindfulness and compassion meditations\n\n\n\nFind out the potential benefits of doing a course\n\n\n\nFind out about our introductory courses\n\n\n\nAsk questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are new to mindfulness and compassion meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness or compassion and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness courses\, the connection between the people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. If possible\, ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session\, and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening or mindfulness and compassion taster\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T081500
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-3/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-4/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T133026Z
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SUMMARY:Five-day silent mindfulness retreat in person
DESCRIPTION:Opening to the fruits of mindfulness exploring the awakening factors of energy\, joy and peace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA five-day mindfulness retreat at the Rivendell retreat centre\, with Taravajra\, Karunavira\, Kate Gooch and Dharmavasita. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nThe retreat theme will be based on the traditional framework called the ‘Four Foundations of Mindfulness’ and in particular the ‘Awakening’ or ‘Responsive’ factors outlined in the fourth Foundation. In addition\, the evening practices will explore the heart qualities of friendliness\, sympathetic joy and compassion. We will practise together in the context of a silent retreat with inputs and guidance from the teachers. There will also be opportunities to speak about your practice in optional small mentoring groups and also one-to one. There will be an emphasis on integrating the formal and informal aspects of retreat life and also on integrating movement practice with the ‘sitting’ practices. \n\n\n\nThis retreat meets the retreat requirement for the BAMBA register. \n\n\n\nThe practical details\n\n\n\nRivendell is situated in the village of High Hurstwood\, East Sussex. The nearest train stations are Buxted and Uckfield. Rivendell is a 45 minute drive from Brighton and the 28 bus (between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton) passes nearby. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the venue from 5pm on the Monday and the retreat will finish at 11am on the Friday. \n\n\n\nThe house is an old rectory and accommodation is in mainly in shared bedrooms of three to four. Camping is available. The food will be vegan (with some dairy options). We will have a cook with us who will need help chopping\, serving and washing up (opportunities for everyday mindfulness!). And you will be expected to help with cleaning and changing linen at the end of your stay.   \n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for teachers training in mindfulness-based approaches as well as more experienced teachers and also those not teaching who have an established mindfulness practice. The retreat will count towards the annual retreat requirement for teachers and supervisors on the BAMBA Register.  \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\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\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nKate Gooch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Gooch holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Approaches from Bangor University (2012) and has taught Mindfulness since 2007. She teaches the general population\, clinical populations\, and carers\, as well as delivering courses in educational settings and the workplace. She’s trained in .b\, .b Foundations\, and MYRIAD\, in addition to being a Mindfulness supervisor for the Mindfulness Network. She also has a Speech and Language Therapy background. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKarunavira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarunavira left his initial career as head teacher in primary education in 1982 to pursue Buddhist studies. From 1990 he taught meditation and Buddhist studies\, and between 2000 and 2010 was the spiritual director of the Brighton Buddhist Centre. He gained his MSc through Bangor University in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010. He has taught mindfulness-based courses and trained mindfulness teachers since 2005\, specialising in working with Carers\, Young People\, NHS Staff and traditional Arab communities. He is also trained as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in working with parents of children with complex needs as a Mindfulness Therapist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is it?  \n\n\n\n\n\nCost/How to book\n\n\n\nThe cost of this retreat is £480 for shared bedrooms and bathrooms\, and £400 for concessions or camping. This retreat is being organised by Taravajra\, so to book and find out more please see the event page on his website.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/five-day-silent-mindfulness-retreat-in-person/
LOCATION:Rivendell Retreat Centre\, Chillies Lane\, High Hurstwood\, East Sussex\, TN22 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course will 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 has been adapted 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\nMonday evenings from 6 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Monday 28 September and the eight-week course runs from 5 October to 30 November 2026. (No session 26 October.) \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can.     \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \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\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\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\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJiva has an MSc in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies from Exeter University and has gone through the strict assessment involved in gaining her Certificate of Competence in Teaching Mindfulness Based Approaches from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. She has taught the 8-week mindfulness course over 80 times both to groups and 1-1 and worked with a wide variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. Jiva is also a mindfulness supervisor\, both on Exeter University’s MSc programme in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapies\, through the Mindfulness Network CIC and privately. She taught for a research trial at Sussex University and was part of the MYRIAD trial at Oxford Centre for Mindfulness\, as well as mentoring for Bangor University’s Teacher Training Pathway.She has been practising mindfulness since 1997 and has seen herself becoming calmer\, happier and more emotionally stable over that time. \n\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder will be supported by assistant teacher Alex McKenzie. \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£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 find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-monday-evenings-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course will 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 has been adapted 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\nMonday evenings from 6 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Monday 28 September and the eight-week course runs from 5 October to 30 November 2026. (No session 26 October.) \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can.     \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \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\nHalf-hour daily mindful practice \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 30 minutes daily mindful practice each day. 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\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJiva has an MSc in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies from Exeter University and has gone through the strict assessment involved in gaining her Certificate of Competence in Teaching Mindfulness Based Approaches from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. She has taught the eight-week mindfulness course over 80 times both to groups and 1-1 and worked with a wide variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. Jiva is also a mindfulness supervisor\, both on Exeter University’s MSc programme in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapies\, through the Mindfulness Network CIC and privately. She taught for a research trial at Sussex University and was part of the MYRIAD trial at Oxford Centre for Mindfulness\, as well as mentoring for Bangor University’s Teacher Training Pathway.She has been practising mindfulness since 1997 and has seen herself becoming calmer\, happier and more emotionally stable over that time. \n\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder will be supported by assistant teacher Alex McKenzie. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-monday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000
DTSTAMP:20261027T133537Z
CREATED:20260908T125346Z
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SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-3/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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UID:10003167-1790756100-1790758800@sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are free. They are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. We will send a Zoom link once you’ve filled in the form below. \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links (you only need to do this once). And we will be in touch soon.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnessandcompassion.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-4/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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