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SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Leadership Training course - Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate Leadership Training for health and social care leaders. Compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. \n\n\n\nSix online weekly two-hour sessions from Tuesday 14 May until 2 July 2024 (no sessions 28 May and 18 June).  There is also a two-hour online consolidation session on 24 September 2024 from 15.00 to 17.00 to review our learning and practice. \n\n\n\nOverview \n\n\n\nAt the heart of compassion is the notion that everyone experiences difficulty\, and that we can all play a role in alleviating our own difficulties and those of others. Whether this is compassion for ourselves or the people we lead\, people who lead us\, colleagues or service users. We won’t always feel like helping and will sometimes be tired or overwhelmed or unable to connect. \n\n\n\nAlthough it helps to have positive feelings\, we do not have to feel compassion to be compassionate. We can recognise our physical and mental state\, resource ourselves as best we can\, and respond from our firm compassionate intention\, rather than from impulse or intense emotion. \n\n\n\nHow does this translate into compassion in health\, social care and other organisations? How might we think about compassionate leadership\, working with colleagues\, service users and their friends and families? Prof Michael West has spent his career answering this question\, pointing to research that shows how compassionate leadership is linked with improved learning and innovation\, and reduced staff stress\, injuries and absenteeism\, and even reduced patient mortality. In short\, compassion is essential to high quality healthcare. \n\n\n\nDr Robert Marx and Professor Clara Strauss have designed a training programme of six weekly sessions\, each lasting two hours\, with an additional follow-on two hour session a couple of months following the completion of the course. \n\n\n\nWho is the course for?\n\n\n\nThe course is for anyone in a leadership role in a health and social care organisation\, recognising that leadership occurs throughout health and social care roles\, and at different levels of seniority.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course combines in-session mindfulness and compassion practice with reflection and discussion\, as well as an invitation for home mindfulness and compassion practice to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and the people we lead and work with. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara is Co-Lead (Research) for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating mindfulness courses for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder.  \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is as senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is also a psychological therapist and the Mindfulness and Compassion Training and Retreat Lead at the Mindfulness Network. Ruth has a history of working in mental health services and until recently worked as a clinical lead in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Sussex. Ruth has a longstanding interest in mindfulness\, meditation and movement\, and is passionate about increasing access to mindfulness courses in different populations. \n\n\n\nCatherine Cameron\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine is a clinical psychologist working within the community-based persistent pain team within Sussex Partnership. She has a particular interest in mindfulness and self-compassion in pain. She co-facilitates the mindful self-compassion course for staff with Robert Marx having trained to facilitate the Mindful Self-Compassion course in 2014. Before that Catherine ran the mindfulness-based Mindfulness for Pain courses in Hove Polyclinic. She is also involved in the mindfulness all day retreats run for those who have attended the eight -week courses within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. \n\n\n\nApply and book your place\n\n\n\nYou can book your place below. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this training programme to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. If you are a member of staff at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust\, please fill in the form first\, before paying. There are a limited number of free places for staff that are offered on a first-come first-served basis.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-mondays/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Workplace
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
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SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one -day mindfulness retreat. It’s offers an opportunity to extend and deepen your practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThe day will be facilitated by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s experienced teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. We will aim to provide tea and coffee\, but please bring your own food for lunch. There will be chairs and maybe some cushions\, but please bring what you need to be comfortable\, if you can. \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week mindfulness course\, specifically the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course or are currently doing the eight week course as a current Sussex Partnership service user or member of staff.  \n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nIf you have bought a ticket to the 2024 conference you don’t need to pay for this one-day retreat as it is included with your conference booking.  \n\n\n\nTo cover the costs of the venue\, other participants will need to pay £15. Please pay and sign up below. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. The retreat runs from 10.00 to 16.00 and we ask people to turn up at 09.45 to ensure a prompt start.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drop-in,Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
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SUMMARY:Future of Mindfulness: 10th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our next annual conference will take place on 10 May 2024. The theme of the day will be the Future of Mindfulness. \n\n\n\nMore details will be published here closer to the time.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/future-of-mindfulness-10th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course for LGBTQ+: Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday afternoons 16.00 to 18.00\, from 8 May to 3 July 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nThis course is specifically for staff who identify as LGBTQ+. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nKate Gooch \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and choose the course listed for people who identify as LGBTQ+.  Of course\, you are also very welcome to attend any of the other dates if you prefer.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-for-lgbtq-wednesday-pm/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231222T181719Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday evenings 6.00pm-8.00pm\, starting 23 April to 18 June 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231222T192912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T192915Z
UID:10002612-1713290400-1713294000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231207T101404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T101406Z
UID:10002607-1710784800-1710788400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231031T154358Z
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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online lunchtime mindfulness session
DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis free\, one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
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SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online lunchtime mindfulness session
DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis free\, one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231207T101145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T145109Z
UID:10002608-1708538400-1708542000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nKeeping your camera on \n\n\n\nIf you go on to do further mindfulness courses\, the support of the group is central to the discovery and learning process. As we’re keen to give you a taste of what that might look and feel like\, we encourage you to keep your camera on throughout the taster. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230901T090646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T152955Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness drop-in: First Monday of the month
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-ins are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are open to all Sussex Partnership staff\, current or former Sussex Partnership service users\, current trainees or alumni of Sussex Mindfulness Centre training (including the IAPT training) or people who have completed a Sussex Mindfulness Centre eight-week course. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease email smc@spft.nhs.uk for a link to join us. 
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-drop-in-first-monday-of-the-month/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Drop-in
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231017T092706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T094015Z
UID:10001776-1706619600-1706623200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online lunchtime mindfulness session
DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis free\, one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T100723Z
UID:10002609-1705946400-1705950000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231114T095353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T095627Z
UID:10002039-1705656600-1705663800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Friday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nFriday mornings 9.30am-11.30am\, starting 19 January to 15 March 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nJiva Masheder \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-3/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231031T123417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T123418Z
UID:10001777-1705514400-1705521600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings 6-8pm starting 17 January to 20 March 2024 (no session 6 March). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nFergal Jones \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T095142Z
UID:10001680-1700676000-1700679600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering a whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-workplace-mindfulness-taster-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20231113T121414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T121415Z
UID:10002038-1700674200-1700677800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or adapted mindfulness-based interventions\, this session will provide all you need to know about training with us.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered.      \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230522T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T135553Z
UID:10000007-1699696800-1699718400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:A one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThe day will be facilitated by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s experienced teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. We will aim to provide tea and coffee\, but please bring your own food for lunch. There will be chairs and maybe some cushions\, but please bring what you need to be comfortable\, if you can. \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week MBCT or MBSR course and are: \n\n\n\n\na current or previous Sussex Partnership service user\,\n\n\n\na current staff member\,\n\n\n\na Staff in Mind participant\,\n\n\n\na current Sussex Mindfulness Centre or MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) trainee\, or\n\n\n\nan alumni of a Sussex Mindfulness Centre training or of the MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies services training.\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nNo payment is required. Book your place and find out venue details by sending an email to smc@spft.nhs.uk. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. \n\n\n\nThe retreats run from 10am to 4pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre\, Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230914T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T101558Z
UID:10001774-1699551000-1699554600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or adapted mindfulness-based interventions\, this session will provide all you need to know about training with us.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered.      \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230914T145235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T102643Z
UID:10001773-1698325200-1698328800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or adapted mindfulness-based interventions\, this session will provide all you need to know about training with us.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered.      \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T142224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T112556Z
UID:10001679-1698170400-1698174000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Free workplace mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering a mindfulness programme in your workplace? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of supporting staff to practice mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress\, leading to less absenteeism and greater productivity.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships with colleagues\, and decreases conflict in the workplace. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness in the workplace training programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-workplace-mindfulness-taster-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T121213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090545Z
UID:10001676-1697652000-1697659200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings 6-8pm starting 18 October to 13 December 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T121051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090826Z
UID:10001675-1696930200-1696937400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Tuesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday mornings 9.30-11.30pm starting 10 October to 12 December 2023 (no session on 7 November) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nKate Gooch \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-mornings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T120839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090618Z
UID:10001673-1696874400-1696881600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Monday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday evenings 6-8pm starting 9 October to 4 December 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230914T144232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T144917Z
UID:10001772-1696356000-1696359600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or adapted mindfulness-based interventions\, this session will provide all you need to know about training with us.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s lead teachers. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered.      \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T120717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T160850Z
UID:10001672-1696354200-1696363200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course: Tuesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is the eight-week mindfulness course developed by Jon Kabat Zinn\, taught all over the world\, and scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress\, depression and anxiety. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThrough guided meditations\, group dialogue\, individually tailored instructions and home assignments\, you will learn the essential principles of mindfulness and techniques to build your personal home practice and access the wide-ranging benefits well beyond the course. \n\n\n\nThe key learning points include: \n\n\n\n\nA variety of formal and informal mindfulness meditation practices\, which involve using the breath and body as a focus for being aware of our experience in the present moment;\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the physiology of stress and how to self-regulate our moods\, so that we are better able to pause in challenging situations and manage our responses more effectively;\n\n\n\nRecognising the patterns of worrying and self-criticism that often generate more stress.\n\n\n\nLearning to relate to ourselves with a more accepting and kind stance.\n\n\n\nBuilding more mindful\, and thus meaningful\, communication\, connections and relationships.\n\n\n\nDeveloping practical self-care tools to help us thrive\, perform at our best\, and build resilience.\n\n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly\, two and a half hour classes\, including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nOne day-long silent retreat\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday evenings 5.30-8.00pm starting 3 October to 28 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230718T120456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T090658Z
UID:10001630-1696258800-1696266000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce depression. There is increasing evidence that shows MBCT could be effective for other mental health issues and to improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was designed specifically to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. MBCT is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just to prevent relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. Find out more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy here. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 3-5pm starting 2 October to 27 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nTaravajra \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-monday-afternoons/
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230725T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T104500Z
UID:10001686-1696257000-1696266000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion eight-weeks: Monday afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion 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\nResearch has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing. It boosts happiness\, reduces anxiety and depression\, and can even help maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise. Being both mindful and compassionate leads to greater ease and well-being in our daily lives. Find out more about the Mindful Self-Compassion course here.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo and a half hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you.\n\n\n\nEight further weekly two and a half hour classes including mindful self-compassion practices\, discussion and exercises.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 14.30 to 17.00 starting 2 October to 27 November 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nBrighton Community Mental Health Centre \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nRobert Marx and Catherine Cameron \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here and identify the Mindful Self-Compassion course as your preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-monday-afternoons/
LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW
CATEGORIES:Course,SPFT staff only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163411
CREATED:20230522T155125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T124943Z
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SUMMARY:Compassion Cultivation Training course - Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Cultivation Training is an eight-week course designed at Stanford University in 2009\, by Thupten Jinpa\, Ph.D\, with contributions from the faculty.  \n\n\n\nThe Sussex Mindfulness Centre is hosting this training in Brighton in collaboration with the Compassion Institute.  \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nAn eight-week course for the general public\, it draws on insights and techniques from psychology\, neuroscience\, and contemplative practice. The course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques\, interactive discussions and lectures as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nWeekly two-hour class including lecture\, discussion\, and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice\n\n\n\nReal-world assignments for practicing compassionate thoughts and actions\n\n\n\n\nThis course is taught worldwide and offers practical skills\, tools and knowledge. As a graduate\, you establish the habit of relating to yourself\, others and the world around you from a place of greater understanding\, joy and purpose. \n\n\n\nIt is designed to cultivate the inherent quality of compassion that we as humans all have\, so that it becomes the default stance from which we live and respond in daily life. Compassion for oneself and others is strengthened. Each class includes didactic\, pair/group exercises and contemplative practice. \n\n\n\nThe course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques\, interactive discussions and lectures\, as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm starting 28 September 2023. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nBrighton Friends Meeting House\, Ship St\, Brighton BN1 1AF. \n\n\n\nMore details\n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the basic components of mindful awareness\n\n\n\nDescribe the key components of compassion\n\n\n\nApply the practice of setting intentions\n\n\n\nDescribe the dimensions of loving-kindness\n\n\n\nExplain the value of self-compassion\n\n\n\nApply learned compassion skills in everyday and professional life\n\n\n\nApply learned self-compassion skills in everyday and professional life\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between empathy\, compassion\, and empathic distress\n\n\n\nDescribe the key components of common humanity\n\n\n\nDescribe how to establish a daily practice\n\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course includes the following themes: \n\n\n\nWeek 1 Settling and focusing the mindTheme: Settling the mind and becoming more aware \n\n\n\nWeek 2 Loving-kindness and compassion for a loved oneTheme: Settling the mind and becoming more aware \n\n\n\nWeek 3 Compassion for oneself (part 1)Theme: Self-acceptance and being kinder to yourself \n\n\n\nWeek 4 Loving-kindness for oneself (part 2)Theme: Being a friend to yourself\, embracing your natural aspiration for happiness\, and practicing gratitude \n\n\n\nWeek 5 Embracing shared common humanity and developing appreciation of othersTheme: Cultivating a feeling of connection with others; appreciating the contribution of others to our lives \n\n\n\nWeek 6 Cultivating compassion for othersTheme: Broadening the circle of our compassion \n\n\n\nWeek 7 Active compassion practiceTheme: Making your compassion more embodied and active \n\n\n\nWeek 8 Integrated daily compassion cultivation practiceTheme: Integrating compassion into one’s life; merging all the previous steps into a single meditation practice \n\n\n\nThis course is taught worldwide and offers practical skills\, tools and knowledge. As a graduate\, you establish the habit of relating to yourself\, others and the world around you from a place of greater understanding\, joy and purpose. \n\n\n\nFacilitator – Emily Oliver\n\n\n\n\n“My work focuses on bringing people together to realise more compassionate\, creative and sustainable leadership\, cultures and systems. As well as designing and delivering compassion\, mindfulness and collective care courses for the NHS during the peak of the Covid pandemic and aftermath\, I have worked with educators\, students and a range of other purpose-driven organisations. My approach is informed by a masters in Sustainable Leadership and my work at not-for-profit BeyondText focusing on co-production\, mental health and health systems research. I am currently working on research projects with the UK National Health Service (NHS) and Lebanese National Mental Health Programme. My broad background spans working for the public sector and Fortune 500 Global companies\, to purpose-driven start-ups and comic artists.” \nCompassion Cultivation UK Trainer – Emily Oliver\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited so to guarantee a place please book early. The cost is £300.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the Cancellation Policy?\n\n\n\nIn the unlikely event that the event has to be cancelled by us\, we will offer an alternative event\, either face to face or online\, or a refund. Our liability is limited to crediting only our event fees\, and not any personal expenses you may have incurred.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassion-cultivation-training-course/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course
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