Compassion in Challenging Times with Dr Thupten Jinpa
In partnership with the Compassion Institute we are delighted to host an online talk from Dr Thupten Jinpa on “Compassion in Challenging Times.”
In partnership with the Compassion Institute we are delighted to host an online talk from Dr Thupten Jinpa on “Compassion in Challenging Times.”
A one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It offers an opportunity to extend your practice, within a supportive environment. This day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week MBCT or MBSR course and are: No payment is required. In order to book a place and get […]
Interested in applying to the Foundation in Mindfulness-Based Approaches (MBCT/MBSR) training? Meet the teachers and find out more at our teacher training information sessions. Register to attend by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk
Are you considering a mindfulness programme in your workplace? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of supporting staff to practice mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress, leading to less absenteeism and greater productivity. Brief overview The session will cover the benefits […]
Even though many of us deliver entirely secular mindfulness programmes, many of the ideas in contemporary mindfulness-based programmes make more sense when we understand their origins and intentions. Co-author of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology, Christina Feldman is one of the few experts who can help us understand the connections between the two worlds. […]
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience. Overview The eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences which in turn helps […]
If you are interested in teaching mindfulness, the Sussex Mindfulness Centre now offers the eight-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course to the public, as a first step in the training pathway.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience. Overview The eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences which in turn helps […]
Our one-hour mindfulness taster includes the benefits of mindfulness, a description of the programmes we offer and some sample practices for you and your colleagues to try.
Compassion Cultivation Training is an eight-week course designed at Stanford University in 2009, by Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D, with contributions from the faculty. The Sussex Mindfulness Centre is hosting this training in Brighton in collaboration with the Compassion Institute. Overview An eight-week course for the general public, it draws on insights and techniques from psychology, neuroscience, […]
Mindful Self-Compassion teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding.

