BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T211500 DTSTAMP:20261006T093752Z CREATED:20260213T120303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T093752Z UID:10002980-1790880300-1795122900@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Interpersonal Mindfulness: Eight-week course DESCRIPTION:This eight-week Interpersonal Mindfulness programme was developed to support people in integrating their mindfulness practice into their relationships with others. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nRelating to others is a fundamental aspect of our everyday lives\, with family\, friends\, in the workplace and in our wider community. For some of us\, it is at the core of our professional practice. Our relationships can be a source of well-being where we feel connected to others and also a source of stress when miscommunication and disconnection inevitably happens.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Interpersonal Mindfulness Program (IMP) has been developed by the Centre for Mindfulness and the Metta Foundation in the US. It has been designed to teach those with prior mindfulness/ meditation training to integrate the benefits of their personal meditation practice into the context of their relational lives: deepening presence\, empathy and compassion. Click here for a first feasibility study on IMP. \n\n\n\nTo find out more about how interpersonal mindfulness can be integrated into and benefit both everyday life and therapeutic settings\, you can read the article ‘Cultivating-Mindfulness-in-Relationship’ here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is developed for the general public and will be of particular interest to health care professionals wishing to deepen their presence in their working relationships. It also fulfils the pre-requisite for professional teacher training in Interpersonal Mindfulness Programme Teacher Training (IMPTT) offered by the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion in October 2027. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday evenings 6.45pm to 9.15pm (GMT). The eight-week course starts on 1 October and runs until 19 November 2026 with a full day (10am-4pm) on 24 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\nEight weekly two-and-a-half-hour sessions and a full day session where you will learn and practice six relational meditation guidelines. \n\n\n\nWe will work with carefully guided and timed contemplations drawn from Eastern and Western wisdom traditions to support the development of insight and self-understanding. We will do this in pairs or in small groups\, as well as engage in group conversations.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20-40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRosalie Dores\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRosalie Dores is a mindfulness teacher\, supervisor and trainer. She completed a five-year masters degree in teaching mindfulness at Bangor University\, with distinction as well as holding a Certificate of Teacher Competency. She teaches general and workplace populations\, as well as one-to-one Distance Learning Programmes. She offers supervision and personal practice mentoring for The Mindfulness Network CIC\, as well as conducting MBI-TAC assessments. She has been practicing mindfulness and yoga since 1992. She also teaches Insight Dialogue retreats and Interpersonal Mindfulness courses. Her website is www.optimalliving.co.uk. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form here that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to the fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £300. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income. \n\n\n\n£275 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you. \n\n\n\nYou can book your place here URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/interpersonal-mindfulness-eight-week-course/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,IMP,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tiles-e1776351595952.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T132158Z CREATED:20260820T132156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T132158Z UID:10003086-1791828000-1791831600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-29/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T082006Z CREATED:20260619T103330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T082006Z UID:10003072-1791914400-1791921600@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 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Tuesday 13 October and the eight-week course runs from 20 October to 8 December 2026\, with no break. \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Jude Toasland. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nThis course is now full\, but you can find the next available course for SPFT staff at the bottom of this page. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260930T135113Z CREATED:20260619T130337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T135113Z UID:10003074-1791914400-1791921600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: 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 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Tuesday 13 October and the eight-week course runs from 20 October to 8 December 2026\, with no break. \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Jude Toasland. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nThis course is now full. If you are interested in this course\, you can join the waiting list by emailing us at spft.smc@nhs.net. Alternatively\, you can find details of all our available upcoming eight-week mindfulness courses. You’ll find them at the bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-tuesday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T090000 DTSTAMP:20260915T164038Z CREATED:20260908T125346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T164038Z UID:10002430-1791965700-1791968400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nThese sessions are not a substitute for clinical care\, and it is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have any questions about these live online meditation sessions. Please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nRecommendations\n\n\n\nWe run these sessions as if we were practicing mindfulness together in the same room. So\, during the session\, to help create a sense of trust and community we encourage participants to keep their cameras turned on. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form to request the links and we will be in touch soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-3/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112250Z CREATED:20260619T102454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112250Z UID:10003071-1791990000-1791997200@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 3 to 5pm. The course runs from 14 October to 9 December 2026. (No session 28 October.)  \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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 (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 (OCD). This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara Strauss will be supported by assistant teacher Charlotte Townsend. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here. We will be in touch regarding your application soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-afternoons/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T183146Z CREATED:20260619T124036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T183146Z UID:10003073-1791990000-1791997200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: 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 3 to 5pm. The course runs from 14 October to 9 December 2026. (No session 28 October.)  \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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 (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 (OCD). This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\nClara Strauss will be supported by assistant teacher Charlotte Townsend. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-wednesday-afternoons-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000 DTSTAMP:20260922T075957Z CREATED:20260922T075402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T075957Z UID:10002887-1792053000-1792054800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Third Thursday of the month DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers\, and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led by David Ward\, who has a keen interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches for supporting wellbeing and draws on 30 years of practising mindfulness meditation\, and Denise Cohen who has been practising mindfulness for the past 15 years and has over 40 years of experience in healthcare. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are open to everyone. We offer these sessions to support your practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and practice alongside others. \n\n\n\nIf you have no prior experience of mindfulness we would recommend attending one of our taster sessions first. You can book on to one of our tasters here. To get the most out of these live sessions we recommend completing an eight-week mindfulness course\, if you haven’t already. You can find out more about these courses here. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nThese sessions are not a substitute for clinical care\, and it is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have any questions about these live online meditation sessions. Please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nRecommendations\n\n\n\nWe run these sessions as if we were practicing mindfulness together in the same room. So\, during the session\, to help create a sense of trust and community we encourage participants to keep their cameras turned on \n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease fill in this short form and we will be back in touch with the links soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-third-thursday-of-the-month-4/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T155842Z CREATED:20260717T090448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155842Z UID:10003077-1792317600-1792321200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Teaching Presence in Relationship; taster and teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching the eight-week Interpersonal Mindfulness Programme? This programme offers participants a systematic method for cultivating mindfulness within the context of their relational lives. Join this free session to find out what’s involved. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThis session will include a taster of interpersonal mindfulness\, and provide all you need to know about the steps to becoming a teacher of the Interpersonal Mindfulness Programme. Rosalie Dores and Kevin Fong\, trainers on the teacher training course\, will be leading the session. The session will provide an comprehensive overview\, after which there will be an opportunity to ask questions. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/teaching-presence-in-relationship-taster-and-teacher-training-information-session/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:IMP TT information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/people-talking-large-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T104416Z CREATED:20260728T085051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T104416Z UID:10003078-1793210400-1793214000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Evening taster: Mindfulness and compassion DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. In the one-hour taster session you will try some mindfulness and compassion practices. Benefits can include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness and compassion. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided mindfulness and compassion meditations\n\n\n\nFind out the potential benefits of doing a course\n\n\n\nFind out about our introductory courses\n\n\n\nAsk questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are new to mindfulness and compassion meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness or compassion and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness courses\, the connection between the people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. If possible\, ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session\, and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening or lunchtime mindfulness and compassion taster session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-32/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260820T132639Z CREATED:20260820T132636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T132639Z UID:10003090-1793710800-1793714400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-33/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T140000 DTSTAMP:20250304T130904Z CREATED:20240520T085503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T130904Z UID:10001520-1793712600-1793714400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: First Tuesday of the month DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led by Lucy Edwards\, Clinical Psychologist working in secondary care adult mental health services within the Trust since 2003. Lucy’s relationship with mindfulness developed from experiencing its benefits first-hand. She integrates mindfulness into her clinical work and in 2015 completed her mindfulness teacher training at the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease email smc@spft.nhs.uk for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-drop-in-first-tuesday-of-the-month-3/2026-11-03/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T110958Z CREATED:20260305T100330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T110958Z UID:10002990-1793955600-1793984400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Can we heal healthcare? Caring for doctors with evidence-based practice DESCRIPTION:Medical mindfulness conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA one‑day conference bringing doctors together to explore wellbeing\, leadership\, and evidence‑based mindfulness in healthcare in Brighton. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Professor Gwen Adshead (BBC Reith Lecturer)\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThe event will explore how evidence‑based mindfulness and compassion can support doctors working under increasing pressure in healthcare systems. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion\, the programme brings together doctors\, medical leaders\, and educators to reflect on individual and systemic approaches to wellbeing. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker Dr Gwen Adshead\, forensic psychiatrist and former BBC Reith Lecturer\, will share reflections from over 30 years of clinical practice\, including her experience of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. She is joined by national and international leaders in medical wellbeing\, mindfulness\, and system‑level change. \n\n\n\nThe day combines keynote talks\, personal perspectives\, and experiential workshops\, offering space for reflection\, learning\, and connection with colleagues. \n\n\n\nHeld at the Friends Meeting House in Brighton\, the conference offers a supportive environment to pause\, think\, and engage with others committed to caring for those who care for patients. \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis conference is for doctors and managers working in the NHS\, whether you have an interest in improving wellbeing for your organisation\, team or for yourself it promises to be an inspiring\, informative and nourishing day. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nKeynote speakers include Dr Gwen Adshead who will discuss her experience of training as a therapist and what she has learned about changing minds after thirty years of working as a therapist. She will focus especially on her experience of training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, and what she has learned and is still learning from patients and colleagues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGwen is a consultant forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience in offender rehabilitation and therapy with people who have committed serious violence. She has published widely on ethics\, trauma\, and personal change\, co-authoring The Devil You Know and Unspeakable. Her work emphasises compassion\, reflection\, and lasting change. \n\n\n\nOther speakers include international and national leaders in medical wellbeing\, mindfulness and system level change: Dr Umakant Dave MBE\, Consultant Gastroenterologist\, Swansea; Dr Florian Ruths\, Consultant Psychiatrist\, Clinical Lead\, Maudsley Medical Psychotherapy Service; Dr Manuel Villareal\, GP\, Chipping Campden\, Gloucestershire/Director Centre Mindfulness Univ. Albert Einstein Mexico; Dr Carter Lebares\, Associate Professor of Surgery University of California\, San Francisco; Director\, UCSF Center for Mindfulness in Surgery\, Co-Founder/-Director UCSF UCLA Wellbeing In Surgery (WISe) Collaborative. \n\n\n\n\nRead keynote speaker\, Umakant Dave’s blog post to see his reasons for inspiring this conference. From Burnout to Resilience: How mindfulness restored a doctor’s wellbeing at work. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can download the full programme with all the talks and workshops. It includes the names and biographies of all the national and international speakers. Download your programme here. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nEarly Bird tickets are £80 and available for a limited time. Once these are sold out\, the standard ticket price of £99 will apply. You can book your tickets by clicking on this link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/can-we-heal-healthcare-conference/ LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/conference_02-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260923T094906Z CREATED:20250930T143008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T094906Z UID:10002869-1793989800-1794142800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Resourcing ourselves in uncertain times: Online weekend retreat DESCRIPTION:A weekend retreat from your own home. Within the current uncertainty and challenges in our world\, this retreat will explore how our mindfulness practice can resource us\, supporting steadiness\, openness\, joy\, compassion and nourishment. \n\n\n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nThe retreat will offer mindfulness and compassion practices designed to deepen self-care and our capacities to be open and available to others in these uncertain times.  With the scaffolding of the four foundations of mindfulness\, we will explore together how we can resource ourselves in our practice\, building stability and fostering qualities of the heart\, such as tenderness\, courage\, kindness and joy.  \n\n\n\nWe will offer a mix of guided and unguided practices including periods of stillness\, movement\, rest and unstructured silent time. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that our retreats are accessible and inclusive to diverse communities and are keen to support participants who may have specific needs related to disability\, health or other conditions.  Please feel welcome to contact us if it would be helpful to discuss any support needs prior to the retreat. \n\n\n\nMost of the retreat will be held in silence\, though there is the possibility to talk to either of the teachers individually if needed. \n\n\n\nStructured sessions \n\n\n\nThe programme will run from Friday evening until Sunday morning with the following timings for structured sessions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 6 November: 6.30 – 8.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 7 November: 7.15 – 8am; 9.30am – 12.30pm; 2.30pm – 5.30pm; 7.30 – 8.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 8 November: 7.15 – 8am; 9.30 – 1pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe encourage participants to consider the whole weekend as an opportunity for an extended period of practice\, rest and silence\, as far as this is possible and compassionate given your life situation. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is it?  \n\n\n\nOnline. You can attend from your own home whether or not you live with others. You will be given guidance on how to prepare for the retreat. \n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is designed for people with some experience of mindfulness and/or compassion practice who want to deepen their practice in a supportive\, safe environment. As a minimum\, participants should have a regular practice of their own and should have done an eight-week mindfulness-based or compassion-based course. It is helpful to have attended at least a one-day\, silent retreat. \n\n\n\nThe retreat is a valuable opportunity for mindfulness and compassion-based teachers to further deepen their practice in community with others. The retreat will count towards the annual retreat requirement for teachers and supervisors on the BAMBA Register. \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\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 & Compassion. 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\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of this retreat is £200. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£250 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£150 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price.\n\n\n\n\n  As part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/resourcing-ourselves-in-uncertain-times-retreat/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advanced,Compassion,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/compassion_03-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T132321Z CREATED:20260820T132319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T132321Z UID:10003087-1794247200-1794250800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-30/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260918T111020Z CREATED:20260728T085545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T111020Z UID:10003080-1794574800-1794578400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Lunchtime taster: Mindfulness and compassion DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. In the one-hour taster session you will try some mindfulness and compassion practices. Benefits can include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness and compassion. \n\n\n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided mindfulness and compassion meditations\n\n\n\nFind out the potential benefits of doing a course\n\n\n\nFind out about our introductory courses\n\n\n\nAsk questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are new to mindfulness and compassion meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness or compassion and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness courses\, the connection between the people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. If possible\, ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session\, and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening or lunchtime mindfulness and compassion taster session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be sent a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-13/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_orange-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260820T132724Z CREATED:20260820T132722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T132724Z UID:10003091-1794834000-1794837600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-34/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T095053Z CREATED:20260217T171322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T095053Z UID:10002984-1795167000-1795192200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk 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\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\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\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\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\nSince 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. \n\n\n\nBooking\n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £75. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n£100 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income. \n\n\n\n£50 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the basic rate. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-the-evolving-story-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advanced,Masterclass 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:20261123T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T132405Z CREATED:20260820T132402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T132405Z UID:10003088-1795456800-1795460400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-31/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T111555Z CREATED:20260728T085920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T111555Z UID:10003081-1795716000-1795719600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Evening taster: Mindfulness and compassion DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness and compassion. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness and compassion. \n\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided mindfulness and compassion meditations\n\n\n\nFind out the potential benefits of doing a course\n\n\n\nFind out about our introductory courses\n\n\n\nAsk questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are new to mindfulness and compassion meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness or compassion and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness courses\, the connection between the people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. If possible\, ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session\, and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening or lunchtime mindfulness and compassion taster session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-33/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260912T185217Z CREATED:20260616T125357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T185217Z UID:10003068-1796464800-1796486400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:One-day online mindfulness retreat DESCRIPTION:This one-day online mindfulness retreat offers an opportunity to extend and deepen your mindfulness and compassion practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nThe day will include still and gentle movement-based mindfulness and compassion practices. Practices can be adapted according to the needs of participants with an emphasis on self care and nourishment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThis day will be facilitated by our 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. As this retreat is online you will be given guidance about how to create retreat like conditions at home. \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 and compassion courses. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who practice 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 online retreat is right for you if: \n\n\n\n\nyou are currently attending one of our eight-week mindfulness or Mindful Self-Compassion (including Fierce Self-Compassion) or Interpersonal Mindfulness courses;\n\n\n\nyou have completed an eight-week mindfulness or Mindful Self-Compassion course or Compassionate Leadership Training with either with us or elsewhere\, or you have an established mindfulness practice.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, this is not a clinical intervention and it is not advisable to do this day in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\n\n\n\n\n\nReserving your place\n\n\n\nThis retreat is free to attend. When you sign up\, you’ll have the option to make a donation if you would like to and feel able. A suggested donation of £20 (or any amount you can afford) helps us offer mindfulness courses to communities who otherwise face barriers to taking part. \n\n\n\nAttendance certificates\n\n\n\nThis all-day retreat counts towards the requirements to attend silent retreats as part of your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. \n\n\n\nFor all enquiries\, please email us at spft.smc@nhs.uk URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-online-mindfulness-retreat-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260930T140502Z CREATED:20260930T135933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T140502Z UID:10003151-1797357600-1797361200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Evening taster: Mindfulness and compassion DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. In the one-hour taster session you will try some mindfulness and compassion practices. Benefits can include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness and compassion. \n\n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided mindfulness and compassion meditations\n\n\n\nFind out the potential benefits of doing a course\n\n\n\nFind out about our introductory courses\n\n\n\nAsk questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are new to mindfulness and compassion meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness or compassion and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness courses\, the connection between the people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. If possible\, ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session\, and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening or mindfulness and compassion taster\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/evening-taster-mindfulness-and-compassion/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_green-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260930T123020Z CREATED:20260930T123017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T123020Z UID:10003146-1799863200-1799870400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: 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. The orientation session is on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and the eight-week course runs from 20 January to 17 March 2027 (no session 3 February). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Olivia Deslandes. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-wednesday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112346Z CREATED:20261009T084935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112346Z UID:10003153-1799863200-1799870400@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 6 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and the eight-week course runs from 20 January to 17 March 2027. \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion. 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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Olivia Deslandes. \n\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 regarding your application soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T173000 DTSTAMP:20260930T124008Z CREATED:20260930T123755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T124008Z UID:10003145-1800286200-1800293400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Monday 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\nMonday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The orientation session is on Monday 18 January and the eight-week course runs from 25 January to 22 March 2027 (no session 15 February). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\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 & Compassion. 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\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher Vic Sharma. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-monday-afternoons/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T173000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112441Z CREATED:20261009T090022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112441Z UID:10003154-1800286200-1800293400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Monday 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\nMonday afternoons from 3.30 to 5.30pm. The orientation session is on Monday 18 January 2027 and the eight-week course runs from 25 January to 22 March 2027 (no session 15 February). \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\, then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\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 & Compassion. 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 Vic Sharma. \n\n\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 regarding your application soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-monday-afternoons/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T120357Z CREATED:20250904T114912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T120357Z UID:10002864-1800379800-1800387000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Deeper Mindfulness: Frame by Frame DESCRIPTION:‘Deeper Mindfulness: exploring feeling tone Frame by Frame‘ is a new eight-week course developed for people who want to explore mindfulness more deeply. The online course runs on Tuesday evenings from 19 January 2027 and includes an optional one-day retreat in 2027. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course allows people to explore an aspect of mindfulness that isn’t covered explicitly in other courses: ‘feeling tone.’ Feeling tone is a sense of the positive or negative that every human experiences and is the tipping point for our mood. \n\n\n\nDeeper Mindfulness is informed by recent psychological findings that reveal that every waking moment\, our understanding of the world is dominated by imagining how we can take action within it\, coloured by what is called ‘feeling tone.’ Feeling tone is the moment-by-moment ‘read-out’ of how much a sensation\, thought\, or emotion feels pleasant\, unpleasant\, or neither. Based on this moment-by-moment ‘read out\,’ the body allocates its resources as it gears up for real or imagined action. This can prepare us well for action\, but it can also put us at risk of becoming exhausted without our realising it. \n\n\n\nDuring the eight weekly sessions\, you will learn meditations that help you tune into feeling tone moment by moment\, frame by frame. This provides an opportunity to see more clearly both the tipping points for distress and exhaustion\, and also how to flourish by freeing yourself to appreciate life again\, even in the midst of difficulty. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for those who have already completed an eight-week mindfulness-based programme and want to explore mindfulness more deeply. Please note\, this courses is designed for the general population and may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing significant mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, 5.30pm to 7.30pm\, starting 19 January and running until 16 March 2027 (no session on 16 February). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. The zoom link will be sent closer to the time of the course. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course\n\n\n\nThe course is delivered over eight weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours. Each session builds on what’s been introduced before\, so it’s important to attend all the sessions if possible. (If you know you’re going to miss a session\, please let your teacher know). You’ll be in a group of up to 16 people. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short\, guided meditation\, then (with the exception of the first session) there’s a review and inquiry into the past week. The second half of the session introduces the theme for the week and includes a meditation. There’ll be space to review what you and others experienced or discovered during the practice. The sessions are followed by suggestions for home-based personal practice of around 20 minutes per day. This includes both recommended guided practices for the week\, and also ways to cultivate mindfulness in everyday life. \n\n\n\nYou’ll have access to guided practices and written materials to support each session. \n\n\n\nYou can watch this video where Taravajra and Bridgette O’Neill introduce this course \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to find out more\, you can watch the short video in which Taravajra talks about this course. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nWe have two experienced teachers leading this course. Apart from being experienced in many aspect of teaching mindfulness\, Taravajra and Bridgette O’Neill are supervisors and are key members of our team of teacher trainers\, leading courses for others who want to become teachers themselves. \n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching mindfulness in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff. Taravajra gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training pathway in the English and Spanish speaking worlds. He holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. Since 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\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 & Compassion. 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\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form here that will be sent to the facilitator. If you haven’t already\, please head here to the fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe eight-week course is £250\, with options of supporting and supported tickets. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.  \n\n\n\nYou can book your place below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/deeper-mindfulness-frame-by-frame-2/ CATEGORIES:Course,Teacher training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T125348Z CREATED:20260930T125107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T125348Z UID:10003149-1800379800-1800387000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: 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 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The orientation session is on Tuesday 19 January and the eight-week course runs from 26 January to 16 March 2027 (no breaks). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJulia Powell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Powell is a mindfulness teacher and coach. She leads mindfulness courses to help people find more balance in their lives\, improve their wellbeing and flourish. While caring for her mother who lived with dementia\, Julia used her mindfulness practice to help navigate the challenging times. She now draws on that experience in the training she offers to both carers of people living with dementia and people with mild to moderate dementia. \n\n\n\nHaving trained to teach with Oxford Mindfulness Centre\, and taught with Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion\, Julia is registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches. Julia runs three mindfulness courses for the general population: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. \n\n\n\n\nJulia Powell will be supported by assistant teacher Momina Mukhtar. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-tuesday-evenings-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112530Z CREATED:20261009T092811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112530Z UID:10003156-1800379800-1800387000@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 to 7.30pm. The orientation session is on Tuesday 19 January 2027 and the eight-week course runs from 26 January to 16 March 2027 (no breaks). \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\, then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJulia Powell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Powell is a mindfulness teacher and coach. She leads mindfulness courses to help people find more balance in their lives\, improve their wellbeing and flourish. While caring for her mother who lived with dementia\, Julia used her mindfulness practice to help navigate the challenging times. She now draws on that experience in the training she offers to both carers of people living with dementia and people with mild to moderate dementia. \n\n\n\nHaving trained to teach with Oxford Mindfulness Centre\, and taught with Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion\, Julia is registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches. Julia runs three mindfulness courses for the general population: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. \n\n\n\nJulia Powell will be supported by assistant teacher Momina Mukhtar. \n\n\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 regarding your application soon. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings-5/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T064800Z CREATED:20260930T130700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T064800Z UID:10003150-1800612000-1800619200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: 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 10am to 12pm. The orientation session is on Friday 22 January and the eight-week course runs from 29 January to 19 March 2027 (no breaks). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nKate Webb\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate is the Project Manager at Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion responsible for operations and business development. She comes from a long career in the Third Sector\, developing and managing community mental health projects and where she completed the eight-week MBSR course in 2009 and has practiced ever since. She is particularly interested in how Mindfulness Based Interventions can help create positive workplace cultures through focusing on wellbeing and looks forward to helping external organisations create bespoke programmes for their workforces. She is also a devotee of mindful sea swimming. \n\n\n\n\nKate Webb will be supported by \n\n\n\nAndrea Jorge Sanchez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea is an Occupational Therapist and mindfulness teacher who works within an NHS mental health service. Mindfulness has been an integral part of her life since 2007\, when she attended her first retreat\, and has deeply supported her through different stages of her own life. It has become an important part of how she relates to herself\, others and the world around her. She completed her mindfulness teacher training in 2025\, following a long-standing personal practice. Andrea is passionate about making mindfulness accessible\, practical and relevant to everyday life\, with a particular interest in trauma-sensitive approaches and creating spaces where everyone can explore mindfulness in a way that feels safe and meaningful to them. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-friday-mornings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR