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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: The Evolving Story
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass will explore the story behind Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, its research and practice\, as well as dilemmas that practitioners may face today. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nThe day will chart the unfolding of the story of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) research and practice\, interweaving presentations with practice and dialogue. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be supported to situate themselves within the evolving story and invited to inquire into the role we are all playing – how is our MBCT practice situated? What are the questions and dilemmas we are experiencing? \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for anyone involved in teaching\, or training to teach\, mindfulness. \n\n\n\nYou can join this online workshop from anywhere\, as long as you have a stable internet connection.   \n\n\n\nPlease note\, current trainees on our teacher training courses (Foundation and Adapted Mindfulness Based Interventions) are automatically on the attendance list for this masterclass\, as it forms part of the syllabus. If this is you\, you do not need to book a place. \n\n\n\nThe facilitators\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\nClara Strauss 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 (MBI)\, 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 MBIs for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder. This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching MBCT in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff groups. He 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 retreats and offering supervision. He also holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. He is one of the main trainers on the Foundation training for Sussex Mindfulness Centre.Taravajra is interested in mindful movement\, which was gained initially through tai ch’i\, Alexander Technique and karate. After training with the British Wheel of Yoga\, he taught yoga for several years. He has also had a long-term practice of aikido and has trained as a Focusing practitioner. \n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-the-evolving-story/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training
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SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:A one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThe day will be facilitated by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s experienced teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. We will aim to provide tea and coffee\, but please bring your own food for lunch. There will be chairs and maybe some cushions\, but please bring what you need to be comfortable\, if you can. \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course and are: \n\n\n\n\na current or previous Sussex Partnership service user\,\n\n\n\na current staff member\,\n\n\n\na current participant of an eight-week mindfulness course provided by the Sussex Health and Care Partnership or are a nurse advocate\,\n\n\n\na current Sussex Mindfulness Centre or MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies trainee\, or\n\n\n\nan alumni of a Sussex Mindfulness Centre training or of the MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies services training.\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nNo payment is required. Book your place and find out venue details by sending an email to smc@spft.nhs.uk. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. \n\n\n\nThe retreats run from 10am to 4pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start.  \n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nThis all-day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre\, Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online 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.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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