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SUMMARY:Five-day mindfulness retreat with Taravajra
DESCRIPTION:Rivendell Retreat Centre in East Sussex \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA five-day mindfulness retreat in this lovely retreat centre. It is suitable for teachers training in mindfulness based approaches. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nThe retreat will mostly be held in silence with guidance from teachers Taravajra and Kate Gooch. We will explore the main practices found within an eight week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. Body scans\, and different kinds of movement and sitting practice will be offered. There will also be opportunities to speak about your practice in small groups. The teachers will be available for support and guidance. \n\n\n\nThis retreat meets the retreat requirement for the BAMBA register. \n\n\n\nWhere is it?  \n\n\n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is aimed towards teachers in training. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced mindfulness teachers. The retreat will count towards the annual retreat requirement for teachers and supervisors on the BAMBA Register. We will explore the four Foundations of Mindfulness. \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in Sussex since 2005. He has taught 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 as well as 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 particularly interested in mindful movement. After training with the British Wheel of Yoga\, he taught yoga for several years.  \n\n\n\nKate Gooch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Gooch holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Approaches from Bangor University (2012) and has taught Mindfulness since 2007. She teaches the general population\, clinical populations\, and carers\, as well as delivering courses in educational settings and the workplace. She’s trained in .b\, .b Foundations\, and MYRIAD\, in addition to being a Mindfulness supervisor for the Mindfulness Network. She also has a Speech and Language Therapy background. \n\n\n\nHow much does it cost and how do I book? \n\n\n\nThe cost is £600. It is being organised by Taravajra\, so to book and find out more please see the event page on his website.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/five-day-mindfulness-retreat/
LOCATION:Rivendell Retreat Centre\, Chillies Lane\, High Hurstwood\, East Sussex\, TN22 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
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SUMMARY:Self-compassion and burnout workshop with Chris Germer
DESCRIPTION:The Sussex Mindfulness Centre are pleased to welcome Chris Germer to the UK to present the “Self-compassion and burnout” workshop in Brighton. \n\n\n\nMany of us would say we’re burned out on the news or Zoom meetings. However\, when burnout strikes\, it’s hard to do much of anything. We feel drained\, empty\, irritable\, or useless. We’re also likely to blame ourselves for feeling this way. Have you been there\, perhaps during the pandemic\, or do you know someone who has been burned out? That’s highly likely because studies show that 25-75% of workers around the world experience burnout symptoms. \n\n\n\nBurnout happens when our work-life balance gets out of whack\, usually through no fault of our own. We’re just doing the best we can. Common causes of burnout include excessive workload\, lack of support\, unfairness at the workplace\, and moral distress. People who care deeply about their work are also more likely to get burned out\, as are those who base their self-worth on their work\, have a tendency to sacrifice themselves\, or criticize themselves when things go wrong. \n\n\n\nFortunately\, self-compassion is an antidote to burnout\, and there are many research studies that support this claim. We also have an empirically-supported training for healthcare workers derived from the Mindful Self-compassion (MSC) programme—Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities. Recently\, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer wrote a new book\, to be published in September 2024\, titled The Mindful Self-Compassion Toolkit for Burnout. This book\, written in an easy style for exhausted readers\, adapts MSC concepts and practices specifically for burnout.  \n\n\n\nThis experiential workshop consists of talks\, meditation\, exercises and discussion. It is designed for people with some familiarity with self-compassion concepts.  \n\n\n\n\nI am delighted to be returning to Brighton\, UK to share with you the work Kristin Neff and I have been doing on burnout\,Since COVID\, burnout in healthcare and other occupations has become a major issue that threatens the wellbeing of staff who work in these ever-stretched systems as well as the ability of the systems themselves to function effectively.  \n\n\n\nRecent research shows that burnout among doctors is even increasing. Fortunately\, the evidence is also clear that self-compassion is an antidote to burnout. Our new book on the self-compassion for burnout explores how individuals and systems facing burnout can resource themselves in these challenging times. \nChris Germer\n\n\n\nChris Germer\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010\, which has been taught to over 250\,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC\, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Programme. \n\n\n\nDr. Germer spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy\, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, Cambridge MA\, USA as well as the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, Harvard Medical School. He maintains a small\, online psychotherapy practice. www.chrisgermer.com www.centerformsc.org \n\n\n\nYou can book your ticket here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/self-compassion-and-burnout-with-chris-germer/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Compassion
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion teacher networking day with Chris Germer
DESCRIPTION:Chris Germer joins us for a Mindful Self-Compassion networking event in Brighton. All teachers trained to run the eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course are invited to attend.  \n\n\n\nChris Germer will be with us to support the development of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teachers. This is in addition to the compassion and burnout event which takes place the following day (Saturday 21st September 2024) and is open to everyone. This in-person networking event is open to all teachers trained to lead Mindful Self-Compassion courses based in the UK and Europe. The day will explore what teachers need personally and professionally. We will have a chance through practice and inquiry to consider how we might best resource ourselves.  \n\n\n\nSupported by Chris\, this is a great post-pandemic opportunity to see each other again and to replenish our connections and networks. We will take some time to think together about the future of Mindful Self-Compassion in this part of the world\, and consider what is needed to support MSC to enable it continue and thrive. \n\n\n\nChris Germer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Germer PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010\, which has been taught to over 250\,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC\, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Programme. \n\n\n\nDr. Germer spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy\, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, Cambridge MA\, USA as well as the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, Harvard Medical School. He maintains a small\, online psychotherapy practice. www.chrisgermer.com www.centerformsc.org \n\n\n\nChris Germer is providing his time free. The ticket price of £25 will help us cover the venue costs. You will need to bring or buy your lunch and pay for accommodation\, if that’s needed.    \n\n\n\nYou can book your ticket here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-teacher-networking-day-with-chris-germer/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Teacher training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20231222T193900Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240820T152122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T160418Z
UID:10002719-1726578000-1726581600@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-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240209T115830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T095537Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Eight weeks on Tuesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This mindfulness course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday mornings\, 9.30am-11.30am\, starting 17 September to 26 November 2024. (No sessions on 24 September and 29 October.) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-3/
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240723T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T091337Z
UID:10002696-1724070600-1724074200@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 Fergal Jones\, the 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-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240411T155636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T121901Z
UID:10002639-1722344400-1722348000@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20231222T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T193701Z
UID:10002615-1721239200-1721242800@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-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240423T111408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T111410Z
UID:10002641-1721219400-1721223000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. 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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240411T155423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T155425Z
UID:10002638-1719493200-1719496800@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20231222T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T193500Z
UID:10002614-1719252000-1719255600@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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240423T110925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T110927Z
UID:10002640-1717606800-1717610400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. 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-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20230814T165005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T161658Z
UID:10001688-1717524000-1717527600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Altruism: the best response to the suffering of our times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by the man  dubbed the happiest person in the world. Writer\, humanitarian and Buddhist monk\, Matthieu Ricard discusses how altruism can be the best response to the suffering of our times.  \n\n\n\nMatthieu Ricard has closely collaborated with neuroscience research on the short- and long-term effects of mind training on the brain\, the immune system and our base line level of wellbeing. He is author of over 20 books\, including “Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World”. The dialogue with his father in “The Monk and the Philosopher” was a best-seller in Europe and was translated into 21 languages\, and “Altruism: How compassion can change your life and the world\,” to which he devoted five continuous years of research.   \n\n\n\nMore about Matthieu Ricard\n\n\n\nHe is the son of the late Jean-François Revel\, a renowned French philosopher and Yahne le Toumelin\, an abstract painter and Tibetan Buddhist nun. He received a PhD degree in cell genetics from the Pasteur Institute in 1972 after which he practised with some of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of the twentieth century\, living mainly in the Himalayas for half a century\, including a total of 5 years in solitary meditation in various hermitages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthieu Ricard received the French National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honour\, the highest French decoration\, for his humanitarian work in the East with Karuna-Shechen\, the non-profit organization he co-founded in 2000\, which now helps over 400\,000 people every year\, and to which he dedicated the totality of the royalties of his books. Fifty per cent of the proceeds of this talk will also go to support Karuna-Sechen. Since 1989\, he has acted as the French interpreter for the 14th Dalai Lama. He has been a Board member of the Mind and Life Institute which is devoted to collaborations between scientists\, Buddhist scholars and meditators\, led by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has spoken at many international forums\, including the World Happiness Forum\, the United Nations\, The World Government Summit and Les Journées Émergences. \n\n\n\nHalf of all proceeds from this talk will go to Matthieu Ricard’s charity Karuna-Shechen. The other half supports the Sussex Mindfulness Centre to increase access to mindfulness. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket prices\n\n\n\nGeneral voluntary admission is £12.00\, or pay what you can by selecting the ‘free’ ticket option and adding a donation. Thank you.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/altruism-the-best-response-to-the-suffering-of-our-times/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20240411T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T155136Z
UID:10002637-1716296400-1716300000@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20230713T131321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163002Z
UID:10000024-1715938200-1715963400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma-informed and effective mindfulness teaching
DESCRIPTION:This workshop draws on clinical research and lived experience to work with trauma in mindfulness-based work. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nThis training will enable you to identify signs of trauma in your participants and provide practical ways of helping participants manage it. It will help you understand what challenges and adaptations you may need to make to your standard teaching to help support people with trauma histories.  \n\n\n\nWe approach the training from different perspectives: clinicians working in the field of trauma\, researchers discussing the evidence base for what we know is effective\, and service users sharing their experience of what worked and what didn’t work. \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is for those people working in the field of mindfulness. It is part of the core teacher training programmes. It is open to anybody who is trained or training to be mindfulness or mindful self-compassion teachers. \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\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work. \n\n\n\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\nRichard Gilpin \n\n\n\nRichard is a mindfulness facilitator\, counsellor and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy therapist. He has trained extensively in mindfulness-based practices since the 1990s and has been facilitating MBCT courses since 2007. He is the author of two self-help books: Mindfulness for Black Dogs and Blue Days (2012) and Mindfulness for Unravelling Anxiety (2016). He also trained and practised with several Buddhist teachers\, set up and ran practice centres\, and facilitated groups and courses dedicated to mindful living. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nCertificates of attendance are available after the event.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/trauma-informed-and-effective-mindfulness-teaching/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20231222T193244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T193247Z
UID:10002613-1715882400-1715886000@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-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20231106T120451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T115540Z
UID:10001782-1715698800-1715706000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training course - Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate Leadership Training for health and social care leaders. Compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. \n\n\n\nSix online weekly two-hour sessions from Tuesday 14 May until 2 July 2024 (no sessions 28 May and 18 June).  There is also a two-hour online consolidation session on 24 September 2024 from 15.00 to 17.00 to review our learning and practice. \n\n\n\nOverview \n\n\n\nAt the heart of compassion is the notion that everyone experiences difficulty\, and that we can all play a role in alleviating our own difficulties and those of others. Whether this is compassion for ourselves or the people we lead\, people who lead us\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. \n\n\n\nAlthough it helps to have positive feelings\, we do not have to feel compassion to be compassionate. We can recognise our physical and mental state\, resource ourselves as best we can\, and respond from our firm compassionate intention\, rather than from impulse or intense emotion. \n\n\n\nHow does this translate into compassion in health\, social care and other organisations? How might we think about compassionate leadership\, working with colleagues\, service users and their friends and families? Prof Michael West has spent his career answering this question\, pointing to research that shows how compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. In short\, compassion is essential to high quality healthcare. \n\n\n\nDr Robert Marx and Professor Clara Strauss have designed a training programme of six weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours\, with an additional follow-on two hour session a couple of months following the completion of the course. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role in a health and social care organisation\, recognising that leadership occurs throughout health and social care roles\, and at different levels of seniority.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course combines in-session mindfulness and compassion practice with reflection and discussion\, as well as an invitation for home mindfulness and compassion practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead and work with. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating mindfulness courses for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder.  \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is also a psychological therapist and the Mindfulness and Compassion Training and Retreat Lead at the Mindfulness Network. Ruth has a history of working in mental health services and until recently worked as a clinical lead in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Sussex. Ruth has a longstanding interest in mindfulness\, meditation and movement\, and is passionate about increasing access to mindfulness courses in different populations. \n\n\n\nCatherine Cameron\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine is a clinical psychologist working within the community-based persistent pain team within Sussex Partnership. She has a particular interest in mindfulness and self-compassion in pain. She co-facilitates the mindful self-compassion course for staff with Robert Marx having trained to facilitate the Mindful Self-Compassion course in 2014. Before that Catherine ran the mindfulness-based Mindfulness for Pain courses in Hove Polyclinic. She is also involved in the mindfulness all day retreats run for those who have attended the eight -week courses within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. \n\n\n\nApply and book your place\n\n\n\nYou can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this training programme to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. If you are a member of staff at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust\, please fill in the form first\, before paying. There are a limited number of free places for staff that are offered on a first-come first-served basis.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-mondays/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191007
CREATED:20230824T114153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T145432Z
UID:10001692-1715421600-1715443200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one -day mindfulness retreat. It’s offers an opportunity to extend and deepen 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 course\, specifically the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course or are currently doing the eight week course as a current Sussex Partnership service user or member of staff.  \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nIf you have bought a ticket to the 2024 conference you don’t need to pay for this one-day retreat as it is included with your conference booking.  \n\n\n\nTo cover the costs of the venue\, other participants will need to pay £15. Please pay and sign up below. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. The retreat runs from 10.00 to 16.00 and we ask people to turn up at 09.45 to ensure a prompt start.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drop-in,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20230615T124147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T083100Z
UID:10000020-1715328000-1715360400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Future of Mindfulness: 10th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our next annual conference will take place on 10 May 2024. The theme of the day will be the Future of Mindfulness. \n\n\n\nMore details will be published here closer to the time.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/future-of-mindfulness-10th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20240123T102424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T102609Z
UID:10002625-1715184000-1715191200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course for LGBTQ+: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday afternoons 16.00 to 18.00\, from 8 May to 3 July 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nThis course is specifically for staff who identify as LGBTQ+. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nKate Gooch \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and choose the course listed for people who identify as LGBTQ+.  Of course\, you are also very welcome to attend any of the other dates if you prefer.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-for-lgbtq-wednesday-pm/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231222T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T181722Z
UID:10002611-1713895200-1713902400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday evenings 6.00pm-8.00pm\, starting 23 April to 18 June 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231222T192912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T192915Z
UID:10002612-1713290400-1713294000@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-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231207T101404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T101406Z
UID:10002607-1710784800-1710788400@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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231031T154358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T115622Z
UID:10001779-1710766800-1710770400@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231031T154101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T155950Z
UID:10001778-1708606800-1708610400@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191008
CREATED:20231207T101145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T145109Z
UID:10002608-1708538400-1708542000@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\nKeeping your camera on \n\n\n\nIf you go on to do further mindfulness courses\, the support of the group is central to the discovery and learning process. As we’re keen to give you a taste of what that might look and feel like\, we encourage you to keep your camera on throughout the taster. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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UID:10000330-1707152400-1707156000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness drop-in: First Monday of the month
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-ins 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\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are open to all Sussex Partnership staff\, current or former Sussex Partnership service users\, current trainees or alumni of Sussex Mindfulness Centre training (including the IAPT training) or people who have completed a Sussex Mindfulness Centre eight-week course. \n\n\n\n \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-monday-of-the-month/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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UID:10001776-1706619600-1706623200@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 free\, 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. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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UID:10002609-1705946400-1705950000@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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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