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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free 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. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible.  \n\n\n\nWe’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. If you’d like\, feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion. While eating your lunch during the discussion parts\, please continue to keep the camera on.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-lunchtime-mindfulness-taster-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250717T160241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T140700Z
UID:10002851-1757613600-1757617200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher 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-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250311T090906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T170327Z
UID:10002818-1758045600-1758052800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to 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 is intended 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 6.00pm to 8.00pm\, starting on 30 September and running to 18 November 2025. There is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December. The orientation session is on Tuesday 16 September. \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 find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nA one-day online retreat\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\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\nFacilitator \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\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher Kate Webb. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\n \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 are on a low income.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
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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 6.00pm to 8.00pm\, starting on 30 September and running to 18 November 2025. The orientation session is on Tuesday 16 September.  \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \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\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here. We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250129T093257Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist foundations of mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Even though many of us deliver entirely secular mindfulness programmes\, many of the ideas in contemporary mindfulness-based programmes make more sense when we understand their origins and intentions.  \n\n\n\nCo-author of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology\, Christina Feldman is one of the few experts who can help us understand the connections between the two worlds.  \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is suitable for anyone involved in teaching\, or training to teach\, mindfulness; or anyone with a particular interest in the Buddhist underpinnings of mindfulness practice. \n\n\n\nThe facilitator\n\n\n\nChristina Feldman is a leader in the field of mindfulness and Buddhist teachings. A well-known author in this field\, she is one of the few people who can make this bridge. We are delighted to welcome her back again to run this event. \n\n\n\nChristina is a co-founder of Gaia House. She has been leading Insight Meditation retreats worldwide since 1976. She is a Guiding Teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre\, Massachusetts. She is the author of a number of books including ‘Woman Awake’\, ‘Way of Meditation’\, and co-author of ‘Soul Food’. Recent books include ‘Silence’\, ‘The Buddhist Path to Simplicity’ and ‘The Boundless Heart’. Christina is the co-founder of Bodhi College and she teaches on several modules on the MBCT postgraduate training at Exeter University. Her contribution focuses upon the Buddhist psychological foundations that underpin mindfulness-based interventions. She is a contributing faculty teacher at Njimegen University in the Netherlands; she leads retreats internationally and is involved in the dialogue between classical Buddhist teachings and their application today through mindfulness-based interventions. \n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nPlease email spft.smc@nhs.net after the event if you would like a Certificate of Attendance. \n\n\n\nBooking\n\n\n\nThe masterclass costs £99 (£50 for SPFT staff members). You can book here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/buddhist-foundations-of-mindfulness-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250717T160438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T141022Z
UID:10002852-1759233600-1759237200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher 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-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250715T135552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T132911Z
UID:10002848-1759312800-1759334400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma-informed mindful movement workshop - Day two
DESCRIPTION:Building on the basic principles of safe movement that we explored in Day 1\, this workshop will help you to identify the intentions and specific needs of your clients and support you to create a safe\, balanced\, accessible and engaging programme. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nThis online day intends to offer a space to discuss and create a sequence of mindful movements that will suit your population\, particularly if standard mindful movement does not feel appropriate for your groups. For example\, if: \n\n\n\n\nYour clinical participants have specific needs or movement limitations\n\n\n\nYou have a broad range of movement abilities in your group\n\n\n\nYour participants don’t move easily/don’t move generally in their lives\n\n\n\n\nWe will identify the intentions and specific learning to meet your clients’ needs\, and support you to create a safe\, balanced\, accessible and engaging programme. \n\n\n\nWhile the teacher has some clinical experience\, she may not have full knowledge of the issues affecting the people you may be working with. Your own understanding of their needs and challenges accessing mindful movement will be crucial in this process. \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for mindfulness teachers working in both clinical settings and with the general public. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be online\, and you will receive your link after you have booked. \n\n\n\nThe facilitator – Sarah Silverton\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah trained as an occupational therapist and has been working in mental health services in the NHS and in Social Services for more than twenty years. Sarah trained as a counsellor to Master’s level. Sarah has a long-standing passion for movement practices and runs mindful movement retreats three times each year\, online and at the Trigonos Retreat in North Wales.  \n\n\n\nSarah Silverton\n\n\n\nIn the mid 1990’s Sarah was trained by Mark Williams to teach mindfulness. Sarah also studied at the Center for Mindfulness\, Massachusetts in 1999 with Melissa Blacker\, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Florence Meleo-Meyer among others.  Sarah was a member of the core teaching and training team at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at Bangor University since it was established in 2001 for 10 years. \n\n\n\nSarah has published The Mindfulness Breakthrough\, Watkins\, 2012 reprinted as The Mindfulness Key in 2016\, and Mindfulness and the Transformation of Despair\, Williams\, Fennell\, Barnhofer\, Crane and Silverton\, Guilford\, 2015 printed in paperback in 2017\, as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with People at Risk of Suicide.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate\n\n\n\nIf you would like a certificate of attendance\, you can request this after the event. \n\n\n\nBooking\n\n\n\nThe cost of the workshop is £25. You can book here below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/trauma-informed-mindful-movement-workshop-day-two/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250427T145253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T092118Z
UID:10002832-1759323600-1759327200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free 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. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible.  \n\n\n\nWe’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. If you’d like\, feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion. While eating your lunch during the discussion parts\, please continue to keep the camera on.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-lunchtime-mindfulness-taster-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250617T131446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T073429Z
UID:10002840-1759397400-1759404600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Thursday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nThursday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 9 October and running to 4 December 2025\, (no session 30 October). The orientation session is on Thursday 2 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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Warren Deighan. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here.  We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-thursday-mornings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250617T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T073600Z
UID:10002839-1759397400-1759404600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Thursday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to 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 is intended 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\nThursday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 9 October and running to 4 December 2025 (no session 30 October). The orientation session is on Thursday 2 October.  \n\n\n\nThere is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December.  \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\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\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\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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Warren Deighan. \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£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-thursday-mornings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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UID:10002797-1759849200-1759856400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training for health and social care leaders on Tuesday afternoons
DESCRIPTION: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 sessions on Tuesdays from 7 October until 18 November (no session on 28 October). \n\n\n\nFollowing this\, there will be follow-up sessions to review our learning and practice on  \n\n\n\n\nMonday 8 December from 4 to 5pm\n\n\n\nThursday 14 January from 3 to 4pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 10 February from 3 to 4pm\n\n\n\nThursday 12 March from 4 to 5pm         \n\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\, the people we lead\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. Although 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 and social care 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\, lasting two hours each. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Compassionate Leadership Training here. Hear from participants who have done the training in this short video. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role within health and social care. It will combine experiential practice and reflection\, as well as home practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead. \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\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Registered Nurse and Mental Health Practitioner with more than thirty years of experience working in both mental health and general nursing for the NHS and equivalent\, in the UK and Australia. \n\n\n\nShe completed her mindfulness training at the Sussex Mindfulness Centre in 2015 after finding mindfulness practice transformative in her personal life. She is now a freelance mindfulness practitioner and teaches mindfulness for wellbeing\, depression\, addiction\, and long-term health conditions in the NHS and charity settings. She is also a supervisor\, assessor and trainer of mindfulness teachers. She has a Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology\, and specialised in how experiences of trauma are experienced and communicated across cultures. \n\n\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training. \n\n\n\nApply and booking\n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course in now fully booked. You can book into the next one here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-for-healthcare-leaders-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,Workplace
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UID:10002845-1760378400-1760385600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Monday 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\nMonday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm starting on 20 October and running to 15 December 2025\, (no session 24 November). The orientation session is on Monday 13 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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFergal Jones is the convenor for the teacher training programmes for Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and adapted mindfulness-based interventions. He is a clinical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapist who completed mindfulness teacher training at the University of Bangor. He currently works part time in Health in Mind\, the primary care well-being service that serves East Sussex. He uses mindfulness in his clinical work\, supervises other mindfulness teachers and is involved with a number of research projects concerning mindfulness-based interventions. \n\n\n\nFergal Jones will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Mahsa Akbarzadeh. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here.  We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-monday-evenings-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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UID:10002846-1760378400-1760385600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to 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 is intended for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in.  \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nMonday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on 20 October and running to 15 December 2025\, (no session 24 November). The orientation session is on Monday 13 October. \n\n\n\nThere is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December.  \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\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\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\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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFergal Jones is the convenor for the teacher training programmes for Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and adapted mindfulness-based interventions. He is a clinical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapist who completed mindfulness teacher training at the University of Bangor. He currently works part time in Health in Mind\, the primary care well-being service that serves East Sussex. He uses mindfulness in his clinical work\, supervises other mindfulness teachers and is involved with a number of research projects concerning mindfulness-based interventions. \n\n\n\nFergal Jones will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Mahsa Akbarzadeh. \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£225  –  Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275  –  Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nYou can book here below
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-monday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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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 3pm to 5pm starting on 22 October and running to 17 December 2025\, (no session 29 October). The orientation session is on Wednesday 15 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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching mindfulness in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff. Taravajra gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training pathway in the English and Spanish speaking worlds. \n\n\n\nHe holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. Since 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nTaravajra will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Andrea Jorge. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here. We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Wednesday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to 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 is intended 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 3pm to 5pm starting on 22 October and running to 17 December 2025\, (no session 29 October). The orientation session is on Wednesday 15 October.  \n\n\n\nThere is an optional online all-day retreat on 6 December.  \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\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\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\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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching mindfulness in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff. Taravajra gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training pathway in the English and Spanish speaking worlds. \n\n\n\nHe holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. Since 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nTaravajra will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Andrea Jorge. \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\nhe 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\nYou can book here below
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-wednesday-afternoons/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion course: eight weeks on Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Our eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nHow we respond to those around us is fundamental to a happy life. We are often encouraged to be kind to people. But in trying to show compassion towards others\, we may forget to look after ourselves. Can we truly be kind to anyone else if we cannot be kind to ourselves? \n\n\n\nIn the Mindful Self-Compassion course we offer ways to meet our own challenges with greater care. Through the course we will learn how to be more mindful of our own feelings in response to others. And how this can help us to be more resilient in difficult situations. We also learn to be less judgemental and more caring. And we will see how this can reduce anxiety\, leaving us more open to making helpful changes in our lives. \n\n\n\nThe course creates a safe\, supportive environment. There are three core components: \n\n\n\n\nmindfulness (being present with whatever is happening)\n\n\n\nself-kindness (treating ourselves with care rather than criticism)\n\n\n\ncommon humanity (recognising our suffering as part of the shared human experience)​\n\n\n\n\nSome of the main topics we cover are: \n\n\n\n\nhandling difficult emotions\n\n\n\ntransforming the inner critic\n\n\n\ncultivating core values\n\n\n\nmeeting unmet needs\n\n\n\n\nThe weekly sessions include: \n\n\n\n\nguided meditations\n\n\n\nshort talks\n\n\n\ndiscussion\, including in small groups\n\n\n\nexperiential exercises\n\n\n\nresources to support home practice\n\n\n\n\nThe course creators are Kristin Neff\, researcher in the field of self-compassion. And Christopher Germer\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy. They have each published books on the subject. \n\n\n\n​ Find out more about our Mindful Self-Compassion course here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for the general public\, you do not need to have attended a mindfulness course before. Please note\, this courses 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. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings from 6.15pm to 9pm (BST). The course starts with a 1.5 hour orientation on 15 October 2025 at 6.15pm and then runs until 17 December 2025\, including a retreat session. In total the course runs for 10 weeks. See below \n\n\n\nOrientation: 15 October 2025 (1.5 hours)Session 1: 22 October 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 2: 29 October 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 3: 5 November 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 4: 12 November 2025 (2.75 hours)Retreat Session: 19 November 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 5: 26 November 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 6: 3 December 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 7: 10 December 2025 (2.75 hours)Session 8: 17 December 2025 (2.75 hours) \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\nOrientation session of 1.5 hours.\n\n\n\nEight weekly two and three quarter hour classes with a 15 minute break in the middle\n\n\n\nA two and three quarter hour retreat session.\n\n\n\nThe course follows the programme outlined in the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is recommended that you buy this book to accompany the course\, but it’s not essential. \n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of up to 30 minutes is suggested.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nAnnie Akasati McAuley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness meditation has been a source of creativity and joy throughout my life. I am a freelance mindfulness teacher and supervisor. I also work with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre\, Suzy Bolt\, and the Brighton Buddhist Centre. I am DBS checked and a registered member of the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA). \n\n\n\nI write a monthly blog on themes related to mindfulness\, compassion and wisdom. This is available on our website and other publications. I have a teaching background and have worked with adults and young people over four decades. I am an ordained Buddhist since 1999\, leading courses and retreats using my Buddhist name\, Akasati. \n\n\n\nJulia Powell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness has been a huge part of my life ever since I first attended a course in 2007. Having trained to teach with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre in 2017\, I have been teaching mindfulness courses since then. Apart from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, I am also trained to teach Mindfulness for Life\, Finding Peace in a Frantic World and Mindful Self-Compassion. I offer 121 mindfulness coaching sessions\, am a mindfulness teaching supervisor and run mindfulness courses for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note we ask all those who book 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 fill in the form.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-eight-weeks-on-wednesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindful Self-Compassion
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher 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-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T140000
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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free 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. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible. We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-lunchtime-mindfulness-taster-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20251029T105428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T143417Z
UID:10002943-1763056800-1763060400@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 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 Centre’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-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20251029T105927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T110127Z
UID:10002944-1763470800-1763474400@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 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 Centre’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-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20251030T103210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T121242Z
UID:10002946-1764093600-1764097200@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 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 Centre’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-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250130T104033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T120814Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful creative all-day retreat
DESCRIPTION:The cracks are how the light gets in: a day retreat drawing on your creativity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat\, including meditation practices\, creative expression and journaling. Experience of creative expression is  not necessary. \n\n\n\nBackground to the day\n\n\n\nWe are sometimes advised in retreat situations to not do anything\, including not to draw\, paint or write.  Simplifying\, and completely letting go of any kind of doing has so much value. However\, it can also be very rich to be with and express what comes up creatively\, allowing that to further enrich our practice.  Creating can help us connect with less conscious\, less rational parts of ourselves. It can also help us to trust and receive the unfolding of our experience through whatever medium we are using.  This can help us come alive and connect with ourselves and the world\, to express what emerges from our practice and to deepen it. \n\n\n\nDzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche\, a well-known and highly-respected meditation teacher says: \n\n\n\n“Art can be the most supportive part of what one does in life with meditation practice. Art enriches the practice\, and in the end\, meditation practice and art become united. This is the goal of all practitioners: what we practice in meditation becomes our life…..there is no reason to see a conflict between art and meditation practice. Of course\, you might want to spend more time doing one or the other but\, please\, never see them in conflict. See them as supportive of one another. Both have connections\, passions\, fulfilment and joy which\, together\, make us whole. This wholeness of being is the true accomplishment of a full life.” \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThis day will be held as a mostly silent retreat day with mindfulness practices interspersed with creativity\, using clay\, drawing/painting and journaling and poetry.  Some meditation experience (such as having done an eight-week course) is required but no experience of artistic or creative work is needed. Materials will be supplied.  The day will be held at the Sussex Education Centre in Hove. \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\nThis day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course\, or have an established mindfulness practice. No artistic experience is required. Please note\, this is not a clinical intervention and it is not advisable to do this day in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is Co-Lead for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. He is a consultant clinical psychologist and Cognitive-Analytic psychotherapist\, mindfulness (MBCT) and compassion-based (MSC) teacher.  He has been co-running day retreats in Sussex Partnership twice a year for around 15 years and more recently\, 5 day residential mindfulness retreats. Painting and writing have also been important to him and he has incorporated both into his own personal retreats. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSarah Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Marx has been working therapeutically with adults\, children and families for the past 20 years. Originally trained as an adult therapist and then as a Child and Adolescent psychotherapist\, Sarah has worked in the NHS\, university counselling services\, schools\, colleges and private practice. She has trained in multiple therapy modalities\, including psychodynamic\, Cognitive-Analytic and mindfulness (MBCT)\, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, EMDR and Theraplay.  Wanting to incorporate the transformative nature of creativity into her clinical work\, Sarah qualified at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) where she went on to teach.  She has worked as a trainer for Trauma Informed Schools UK and is part of the leadership team at Beacon House.   She is also a ceramicist and has exhibited locally. \n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nCertificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day\, if requested. 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 retreats run from 10am to 5pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. \n\n\n\nTicket price\n\n\n\nThe cost for the day is £30 to help us cover materials. If this is prohibitive let us know and we can make a few spaces free\, or by a small donation. You can book here below. \n\n\n\nWaiting list\n\n\n\nThe session is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list we can let you know if a space becomes available. Please drop us a line at spft.smc@nhs.net
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/creative-mindfulness-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre\, Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:One-day online mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:This one-day online mindfulness retreat offers an opportunity to extend and deepen your mindfulness 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 teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. As this retreat is online you will be given guidance about how to create retreat like conditions at home.  \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course\, or have an established mindfulness practice.  \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this is not a clinical intervention and it is not advisable to do this day in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nThis all-day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. The retreats run from 10am to 4pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. \n\n\n\nReserving your place\n\n\n\nThis retreat is free to attend\, but we would be very grateful for any donations you can spare to help us fund our community courses for disadvantaged populations. You will be invited to add a donation when you book. If you have enquiries please drop us a line at spft.smc@nhs.uk. \n\n\n\nTo secure your place you can book here:
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-online-mindfulness-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T193000
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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 5.30-7.30pm starting on 20 January and running to 17 March 2026. (No session 3 February). The orientation session is on Tuesday 13 January. \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \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 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\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training.  \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Dorota Szarecka. \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\nYou can book here below
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-tuesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
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UID:10002867-1768325400-1768332600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nTuesday evenings from 5.30-7.30pm starting on 20 January and running to 17 March 2026. (No session 3 February). The orientation session is on Tuesday 13 January.  \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \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 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\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training. \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Dorota Szarecka. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-tuesday-evenings-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T180000
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UID:10002936-1768932000-1768935600@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\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. \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 meditations\n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of mindfulness\n\n\n\nFind out about our short introductory mindfulness and beginner courses\n\n\n\nAsk any 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 completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness 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 Centre can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please 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.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T200000
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CREATED:20250902T104935Z
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UID:10002862-1769018400-1769025600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nWednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on 28 January and running to 25 March 2026. (No session 18 February). The orientation session is on Wednesday 21 January.  \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Registered Nurse and Mental Health Practitioner with more than thirty years of experience working in both mental health and general nursing for the NHS and equivalent\, in the UK and Australia. \n\n\n\nShe completed her mindfulness training at the Sussex Mindfulness Centre in 2015 after finding mindfulness practice transformative in her personal life. She is now a freelance mindfulness practitioner and teaches mindfulness for wellbeing\, depression\, addiction\, and long-term health conditions in the NHS and charity settings. She is also a supervisor\, assessor and trainer of mindfulness teachers. She has a Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology\, and specialised in how experiences of trauma are experienced and communicated across cultures. \n\n\n\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training. \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Georgie Hobbs. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-wednesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250902T171829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132253Z
UID:10002863-1769018400-1769025600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nWednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on 28 January and running to 25 March 2026. (No session 18 February). The orientation session is on Wednesday 21 January.  \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Registered Nurse and Mental Health Practitioner with more than thirty years of experience working in both mental health and general nursing for the NHS and equivalent\, in the UK and Australia. \n\n\n\nShe completed her mindfulness training at the Sussex Mindfulness Centre in 2015 after finding mindfulness practice transformative in her personal life. She is now a freelance mindfulness practitioner and teaches mindfulness for wellbeing\, depression\, addiction\, and long-term health conditions in the NHS and charity settings. She is also a supervisor\, assessor and trainer of mindfulness teachers. She has a Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology\, and specialised in how experiences of trauma are experienced and communicated across cultures. \n\n\n\n\nAs a BAMBA UK registered teacher\, she follows the Good Practice Guidelines\, receives supervision for her teaching\, and attends regular retreats and training.  \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Georgie Hobbs. \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\nhe 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\nYou can book here below
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-wednesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T113000
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CREATED:20250617T150011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T131741Z
UID:10002843-1769160600-1769167800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Friday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nFriday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 30 January and running to 20 March 2026. The orientation session is on Friday 23 January. \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert is Co-Lead (Training) for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. He is a consultant clinical psychologist and has been involved in running mindfulness groups for staff and patients since 2006. He also trains and supervises others doing mindfulness work. He is interested in relational mindfulness and in adaptations of Mindfulness-based Interventions using compassion practices. \n\n\n\nRobert Marx will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Sadie Lunn. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-friday-mornings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T165516
CREATED:20250902T112118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132342Z
UID:10002861-1769160600-1769167800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Friday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course . \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nFriday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 starting on 30 January and running to 20 March 2026. The orientation session is on Friday 23 January. \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 when your place is confirmed.  \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\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert is Co-Lead (Training) for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. He is a consultant clinical psychologist and has been involved in running mindfulness groups for staff and patients since 2006. He also trains and supervises others doing mindfulness work. He is interested in relational mindfulness and in adaptations of Mindfulness-based Interventions using compassion practices. \n\n\n\nRobert Marx will be supported by assistant teacher trainee Sadie Lunn. \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\nhe 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\nYou can book here below
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-friday-mornings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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