BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sussex Mindfulness Centre - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sussex Mindfulness Centre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sussex Mindfulness Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111502 CREATED:20240917T134354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T135717Z UID:10002729-1730743200-1730746800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, 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 smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Train to Teach 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:20241105T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111502 CREATED:20240520T085503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T130904Z UID:10001416-1730813400-1730815200@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 Centre. \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 Centre. \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-3/2024-11-05/ 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:20241106T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111502 CREATED:20231123T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160640Z UID:10002329-1730880900-1730883600@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\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThis mindfulness drop-in session combines elements of both mindfulness and compassion. The teacher\, Annie Akasati McAuley\, will lead a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, followed by an optional 15 minutes for shared reflections and inquiry. Annie is a freelance mindfulness teacher with a background in Buddhist meditation. She draws on four decades of personal practice\, with two decades of meditation teaching experience. 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 drop-ins 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 Centre. \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 spft.smc@nhs.net 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 spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-compassion-drop-in-first-wednesday-of-the-month/2024-11-06/ 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:20241113T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111502 CREATED:20231123T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160640Z UID:10002330-1731485700-1731488400@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\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThis mindfulness drop-in session combines elements of both mindfulness and compassion. The teacher\, Annie Akasati McAuley\, will lead a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, followed by an optional 15 minutes for shared reflections and inquiry. Annie is a freelance mindfulness teacher with a background in Buddhist meditation. She draws on four decades of personal practice\, with two decades of meditation teaching experience. 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 drop-ins 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 Centre. \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 spft.smc@nhs.net 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 spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-compassion-drop-in-first-wednesday-of-the-month/2024-11-13/ 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:20241115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111502 CREATED:20240201T155427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T142356Z UID:10002627-1731663000-1731688200@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\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\nClara Strauss is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI)\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating MBIs for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder. This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching MBCT in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff groups. He gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training retreats and offering supervision. He also holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. He is one of the main trainers on the Foundation training for Sussex Mindfulness Centre.Taravajra is interested in mindful movement\, which was gained initially through tai ch’i\, Alexander Technique and karate. After training with the British Wheel of Yoga\, he taught yoga for several years. He has also had a long-term practice of aikido and has trained as a Focusing practitioner. \n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-the-evolving-story/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training 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:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20240326T121254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T150313Z UID:10002635-1731751200-1731772800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat DESCRIPTION:A one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThe day will be facilitated by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s experienced teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. We will aim to provide tea and coffee\, but please bring your own food for lunch. There will be chairs and maybe some cushions\, but please bring what you need to be comfortable\, if you can. \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course and are: \n\n\n\n\na current or previous Sussex Partnership service user\,\n\n\n\na current staff member\,\n\n\n\na current participant of an eight-week mindfulness course provided by the Sussex Health and Care Partnership or are a nurse advocate\,\n\n\n\na current Sussex Mindfulness Centre or MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies trainee\, or\n\n\n\nan alumni of a Sussex Mindfulness Centre training or of the MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies services training.\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nNo payment is required. Book your place and find out venue details by sending an email to smc@spft.nhs.uk. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. \n\n\n\nThe retreats run from 10am to 4pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. \n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nThis all-day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-4/ LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre\, Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20240919T142342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142343Z UID:10002730-1731934800-1731938400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Ruth Sequeira\, a leading mindfulness teacher at Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, 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 smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Train to Teach 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:20241118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20231222T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T194057Z UID:10002617-1731952800-1731956400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster 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. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\nBrief overview \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-9/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/communities_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20231123T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160640Z UID:10002331-1732090500-1732093200@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\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThis mindfulness drop-in session combines elements of both mindfulness and compassion. The teacher\, Annie Akasati McAuley\, will lead a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, followed by an optional 15 minutes for shared reflections and inquiry. Annie is a freelance mindfulness teacher with a background in Buddhist meditation. She draws on four decades of personal practice\, with two decades of meditation teaching experience. 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 drop-ins 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 Centre. \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 spft.smc@nhs.net 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 spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-compassion-drop-in-first-wednesday-of-the-month/2024-11-20/ 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:20241120T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20240820T152919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T152920Z UID:10002720-1732107600-1732111200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online lunchtime mindfulness session DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace 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:20241121T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20230904T085539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T155831Z UID:10001724-1732176900-1732179600@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. David has a keen interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches for supporting wellbeing\, and draws on 30 years of practising mindfulness meditation. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThis live mindfulness session is now open to: \n\n\n\n\nAll NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness.\n\n\n\nStaff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership\n\n\n\nAnyone who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre.\n\n\n\nService users of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who have completed our eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course.\n\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 spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.   URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-drop-in-third-thursday-of-the-month-2/2024-11-21/ 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:20241126T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20240919T142232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T093022Z UID:10002731-1732642200-1732645800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, 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 smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Train to Teach 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:20241127T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T111503 CREATED:20231123T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160640Z UID:10002332-1732695300-1732698000@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\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThis mindfulness drop-in session combines elements of both mindfulness and compassion. The teacher\, Annie Akasati McAuley\, will lead a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, followed by an optional 15 minutes for shared reflections and inquiry. Annie is a freelance mindfulness teacher with a background in Buddhist meditation. She draws on four decades of personal practice\, with two decades of meditation teaching experience. 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 drop-ins 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 Centre. \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 spft.smc@nhs.net 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 spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-compassion-drop-in-first-wednesday-of-the-month/2024-11-27/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR