BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sussex Mindfulness Centre - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sussex Mindfulness Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250617T150011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T131741Z UID:10002843-1769160600-1769167800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Friday mornings 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\nFriday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 30 January and running to 20 March 2026. The orientation session is on Friday 23 January. \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 when your place is confirmed. \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert is Co-Lead (Training) for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. 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\nRobert Marx will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Sadie Lunn. \n\n\n\n\n \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-friday-mornings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250902T104935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132218Z UID:10002862-1769018400-1769025600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Wednesday 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\nWednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on 28 January and running to 25 March 2026. (No session 18 February). The orientation session is on Wednesday 21 January. \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 when your place is confirmed. \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\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 Centre 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\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\nNicky Mouat will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Georgie Hobbs. \n\n\n\n \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-evenings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250910T104832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132114Z UID:10002867-1768325400-1768332600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Tuesday 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\nTuesday evenings from 5.30-7.30pm starting on 20 January and running to 17 March 2026. (No session 3 February). The orientation session is on Tuesday 13 January. \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 when your place is confirmed. \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth 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. \n\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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Dorota Szarecka. \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250617T143443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T074112Z UID:10002842-1760540400-1760547600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Wednesday afternoons 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\nWednesday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm starting on 22 October and running to 17 December 2025\, (no session 29 October). The orientation session is on Wednesday 15 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 when your place is confirmed. \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\nFacilitator \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. \n\n\n\nHe 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 Centre’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nTaravajra will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Andrea Jorge. \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-afternoon/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250617T155934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T073856Z UID:10002845-1760378400-1760385600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk 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 6.30pm to 8pm starting on 20 October and running to 15 December 2025\, (no session 24 November). The orientation session is on Monday 13 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 when your place is confirmed. \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFergal Jones is the convenor for the teacher training programmes for Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and adapted mindfulness-based interventions. He is a clinical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapist who completed mindfulness teacher training at the University of Bangor. He currently works part time in Health in Mind\, the primary care well-being service that serves East Sussex. He uses mindfulness in his clinical work\, supervises other mindfulness teachers and is involved with a number of research projects concerning mindfulness-based interventions. \n\n\n\nFergal Jones will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Mahsa Akbarzadeh. \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-monday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250617T131446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T073429Z UID:10002840-1759397400-1759404600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Thursday mornings 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\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\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 when your place is confirmed. \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\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 Centre. 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 fill in the application form here. We will be in touch once your place is confirmed. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-thursday-mornings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20250527T144535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T153212Z UID:10002836-1758045600-1758052800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Tuesday 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\nTuesday 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. \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 when your place is confirmed. \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\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 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. \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/events_retreats_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20241122T122509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T123053Z UID:10002748-1738249200-1738256400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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 Centre 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 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. \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-thursdays/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,SPFT staff only,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/compassion_01-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20241020T143148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T080634Z UID:10002737-1737565200-1737572400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Eight weeks on Wednesday evenings DESCRIPTION:This mindfulness 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 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. 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 early evenings\, 17.00 -19.00\, starting 22 January to 19 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\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\nRichard Gilpin \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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-course-eight-weeks/ CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20241210T152515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T152516Z UID:10002783-1737019800-1737027000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Eight weeks on Thursday mornings DESCRIPTION:This mindfulness 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 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. 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\nThursday mornings\, 9.30 -11.30\, starting 16 January to 20 March 2025 (no session 20 February). \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\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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-course-eight-weeks-on-thursday-mornings/ CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20240808T112631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T133758Z UID:10002699-1729004400-1729011600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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 Centre. 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 Centre 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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-tuesdays/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,SPFT staff only,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/compassion_01-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20240209T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T102327Z UID:10002632-1728916200-1728925200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk 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. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-course-tuesday-evenings-2/ CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20240919T111118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T134039Z UID:10002714-1728577800-1728585000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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\nThursday early evenings\, 4.30pm-6.30pm\, starting 10 October to 5 December 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 (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\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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-course-wednesday-evenings-3/ CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20240209T122624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T133941Z UID:10002629-1728496800-1728504000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-1-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035715 CREATED:20231114T105702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T115353Z UID:10002040-1728313200-1728322200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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 15.00 to 17.30\, starting 7 October and running until 2 December 2024. \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. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-eight-weeks-monday-afternoons/ LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20240209T115830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T095537Z UID:10002628-1726565400-1726572600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Eight weeks on Tuesday mornings DESCRIPTION:This mindfulness 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 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. 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\nTuesday mornings\, 9.30am-11.30am\, starting 17 September to 26 November 2024. (No sessions on 24 September and 29 October.) \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\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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-3/ CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20240123T102424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T102609Z UID:10002625-1715184000-1715191200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-for-lgbtq-wednesday-pm/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20231222T181719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T181722Z UID:10002611-1713895200-1713902400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-2/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20231114T095353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T095627Z UID:10002039-1705656600-1705663800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-3/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20231031T123417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T123418Z UID:10001777-1705514400-1705521600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-2/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T121213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090545Z UID:10001676-1697652000-1697659200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T121051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090826Z UID:10001675-1696930200-1696937400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-mornings/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T120839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090618Z UID:10001673-1696874400-1696881600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-evenings/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T120717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T160850Z UID:10001672-1696354200-1696363200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T120456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090658Z UID:10001630-1696258800-1696266000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-afternoons/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230725T154909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T104500Z UID:10001686-1696257000-1696266000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230718T115535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090739Z UID:10001610-1695288600-1695295800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk 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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-2/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035716 CREATED:20230714T083027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090758Z UID:10000028-1694714400-1694721600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.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://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course/ CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-jpg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR