Mindfulness eight-week course: Tuesday evenings
16 September at 18:00 to 20:00
This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed from the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course for the general population.
Overview
This 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.
Who is it for?
This 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.
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.
When?
Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, starting on 30 September and running to 18 November 2025. The orientation session is on Tuesday 16 September.
Where?
Online. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.
The format of the course?
- Two-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you
- Eight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices, discussion and exercises
- Daily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes
Facilitator
Ruth Sequeira
Ruth Sequeira is as senior trainer, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. 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.
How to book
Please 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.
The cost of the eight-week course is £250, and can pay here.
