Sussex Mindfulness Centre

Research
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
Practice
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
Train to teach mindfulness
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
In the workplace
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
Events at the SMC
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
Find out more about the SMC
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
What is mindfulness?
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme
Contact us
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It’s the best training I’ve ever done, and I’m so glad you allowed me to jump on board
Participant in our mindfulness teacher training programme

The Sussex Mindfulness Centre aims to improve the wellbeing and
mental health of all people who can benefit from mindfulness.
We do this by running mindfulness and compassion programmes, training teachers, and conducting research. Find out more about Sussex Mindfulness Centre.

In the workplace

Sussex Mindfulness Centre provides mindfulness services to other organisations and contributes to national initiatives which seek to increase the reach of mindfulness with integrity. Read more about our workplace mindfulness services

Train to teach mindfulness

Sussex Mindfulness Centre has been offering mindfulness training since 2011. We have 13 experienced trainers and about 60 staff trained in mindfulness working for us in many different settings. Read more about training

Practice

We run mindfulness-based interventions groups across Sussex and Hampshire with service users across the age range, and with staff. Read more about practicing mindfulness

Our research

We conduct research on the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for groups of people for whom interventions have not traditionally been available. Read more about our research

Conference workshops 2022: "What is mindful culture?"

We have a varied and engaging set of workshops for people attending our conference this year. Supporting the conference theme around mindful cultur... continue reading

Professorship for co-lead at Sussex Mindfulness Centre

Clara Strauss, co-lead of Sussex Mindfulness Centre, has been appointed to a professorship, as a result of her research into mental health and well... continue reading

Take refuge from the storm: try mindfulness

Mindfulness can help us find balance through life’s ups and downs. It helps us learn to respond more skilfully when difficulties arise. Mindfulne... continue reading

Governance

SMC governance provides a framework for safe and effective mindfulness practice as delivered by our teachers, trainers and supervisors, and aligns with national best practice.
Read more about governance

Events

Sussex Mindfulness Centre organises a range of events from weekly drop in sessions through to conferences and master classes. You can view and book here.

About us

British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA)

(formerly the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training Organisations)

As the availability of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) continues to expand, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that the training and delivery of these approaches adhere to recognised standards supporting safe and ethical practice. The British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA), of which Sussex Mindfulness Centre is a member, was established (as the UK Network) in 2006, and is the lead organisation overseeing the quality of mindfulness-based training in the UK. Read more