BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 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:20261021T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T090000 DTSTAMP:20260915T164038Z CREATED:20260908T125346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T164038Z UID:10002431-1792570500-1792573200@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-3/2026-10-21/ 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:20261028T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T090000 DTSTAMP:20260915T164038Z CREATED:20260908T125346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T164038Z UID:10002432-1793175300-1793178000@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-3/2026-10-28/ 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: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 END:VCALENDAR