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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 training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T130000
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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 one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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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-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240919T142342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142343Z
UID:10002730-1731934800-1731938400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Ruth Sequeira\, a leading mindfulness teacher at Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
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SUMMARY:One-day mindfulness retreat
DESCRIPTION:A one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It offers an opportunity to extend your practice\, within a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nContent of the day\n\n\n\nThe day will be facilitated by the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s experienced teachers and will include a series of different mindfulness and compassion practices. It will be held mostly in silence as a way of supporting your practice. We will aim to provide tea and coffee\, but please bring your own food for lunch. There will be chairs and maybe some cushions\, but please bring what you need to be comfortable\, if you can. \n\n\n\nWhy a one-day retreat?\n\n\n\nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?\n\n\n\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course and are: \n\n\n\n\na current or previous Sussex Partnership service user\,\n\n\n\na current staff member\,\n\n\n\na current participant of an eight-week mindfulness course provided by the Sussex Health and Care Partnership or are a nurse advocate\,\n\n\n\na current Sussex Mindfulness Centre or MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies trainee\, or\n\n\n\nan alumni of a Sussex Mindfulness Centre training or of the MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies services training.\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nNo payment is required. Book your place and find out venue details by sending an email to smc@spft.nhs.uk. Please note\, you’ll need to attend for the whole day. It’s not possible to only come for a portion of the day. \n\n\n\nThe retreats run from 10am to 4pm\, and we ask people to join from 9.45am to ensure a prompt start.  \n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nThis all-day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/one-day-mindfulness-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre\, Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T163000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: The Evolving Story
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass will explore the story behind Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, its research and practice\, as well as dilemmas that practitioners may face today. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nThe day will chart the unfolding of the story of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) research and practice\, interweaving presentations with practice and dialogue. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be supported to situate themselves within the evolving story and invited to inquire into the role we are all playing – how is our MBCT practice situated? What are the questions and dilemmas we are experiencing? \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for anyone involved in teaching\, or training to teach\, mindfulness. \n\n\n\nYou can join this online workshop from anywhere\, as long as you have a stable internet connection.   \n\n\n\nPlease note\, current trainees on our teacher training courses (Foundation and Adapted Mindfulness Based Interventions) are automatically on the attendance list for this masterclass\, as it forms part of the syllabus. If this is you\, you do not need to book a place. \n\n\n\nThe facilitators\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Clara Strauss\n\n\n\nClara Strauss is a consultant clinical psychologist\, mindfulness teacher and clinical researcher. In her research\, Clara is particularly interested in developing and evaluating new forms of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI)\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating MBIs for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder. This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching MBCT in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff groups. He gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training retreats and offering supervision. He also holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. He is one of the main trainers on the Foundation training for Sussex Mindfulness Centre.Taravajra is interested in mindful movement\, which was gained initially through tai ch’i\, Alexander Technique and karate. After training with the British Wheel of Yoga\, he taught yoga for several years. He has also had a long-term practice of aikido and has trained as a Focusing practitioner. \n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-the-evolving-story/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240917T134354Z
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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 training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing smc@spft.nhs.uk\, with Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240917T093601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T131051Z
UID:10002725-1730206800-1730210400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Or perhaps you would like to include mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training convenor. It will include a short presentation\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240418T152858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T152808Z
UID:10002636-1729677600-1729701000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindful movement masterclass
DESCRIPTION:The simple mention of mindful movement often generates a feeling tone: liking or disliking\, rarely neither.For many teachers\, it is their least preferred core practice to guide. Questions often arise about its purpose and place within the eight-week course. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nChris Barker will guide you through a variety of approaches to mindful movement. This will help you find movements that resonate with you and feel authentic\, enabling you to find your own voice when you are guiding practices. \n\n\n\nWe will also explore the purpose and position of mindful movement within the eight-week course. The mind and body are more closely connected than we may initially think. Mindful movement provides an access point to begin to see personal patterns of reactivity. It exposes our relationship with ourselves\, how we approach life\, as well identifying moods and emotions that colour our beliefs and interpretations\, in the moment. \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is for both experienced and aspiring mindfulness teachers who can benefit from Chris’s knowledge and insights of mindful movement. Chris takes a fresh look at this topic based on his experience of teaching mindful movement for over twenty years. Chris draws on his own experience of teaching a variety of mindful based programmes to a wide range of people\, as well as bringing a grounded theoretical understanding. \n\n\n\nThe facilitator\n\n\n\nChris Barker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Barker’s path into mindfulness was as a stressed Head of Physical Education in a large secondary school. Despite his initial reservations that it was just “yoga and meditation\, that I couldn’t see myself doing” he was persuaded by colleagues to give it a try. It changed his life. Not overnight\, but by allowing every drop of mindfulness\, squeezed into every frantic day\, to permeate through his previously sceptical being! \n\n\n\nChris predominantly shares mindfulness with cancer groups and leads on this both for the National Centre of Integrative Medicine (NCIM) as well as supporting fellow teachers. A qualified supervisor\, Chris also teaches Mindfulness for Life for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre\, NCIM and various counselling charities in the South-West of England\, where he lives. \n\n\n\nA recent mindfulness graduate from the University of Exeter\, Chris is well-placed to lead on mindful movement for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre at retreats and in this masterclass\, training a new generation of teachers. Having been in their shoes only several years ago\, enables Chris to break down this often under loved part of the eight-week course for trainees and experienced teachers alike. \n\n\n\n\n\nPracticalities\n\n\n\nA significant section of the morning will be engaging in mindful movement. To facilitate this\, it is helpful to have sufficient space to extend your arms in all directions while standing\, sitting or in floor movements. Loose clothes are always helpful as well as sufficient layers to retain body heat. As always\, clear guidance will be offered around tailoring the movements to meet the needs of your body. Finally\, as I say to all my participants ‘as long as you can hear me you don’t need to be able to see me’. This means you have the option to move away from the screen. \n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested. \n\n\n\nTicket prices\n\n\n\n\nGeneral admission: £99.00\n\n\n\nSussex Partnership Foundation Trust staff members: £50.00\n\n\n\nAlumni: Adapted MBI/Foundation/MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies (previous 2 years only): £30.00\n\n\n\nCurrent Adapted MBI/Foundation trainees (2024 cohort only): £15.00\n\n\n\nCurrent MBCT in NHS Talking Therapies trainees (2024 cohort only): £15.00\n\n\n\nSussex Mindfulness Centre-employed/contracted mindfulness teachers: £30.00\n\n\n\n\nPlease read our Terms and Conditions before booking your ticket: Terms and conditions – Sussex Mindfulness Centre
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-movement-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240820T151223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T133930Z
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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 one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240902T110031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T110033Z
UID:10002722-1729101600-1729105200@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-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240808T112631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T133758Z
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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 15 October until 26 November on Tuesdays from 3.00-5.00pm. There is no session on 29 October. There is a two-hour online consolidation session on 4 February 2025 to review 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\nRobert Marx \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is co-lead for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre and leads the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Talking Therapies in NHS services training centres collaboration. He is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches MBCT and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising Buddhist meditation for over 30 years\, initially in the Theravadan tradition and then in the Tibetan tradition. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work. \n\n\n\nNicky Mouat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicky is a Mental Health Nurse and Mindfulness teacher. She works in the NHS at Pavilions Drug and Alcohol Service\, where she has been facilitating Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention courses\, and holding a weekly drop in for Service. Users and Staff. She has been teaching MBCT for the Wellbeing Service\, and Recovery College in Brighton. She was also part of the Myriad Mindfulness in Schools Research Project\, and was involved in teaching Mindfulness for Life to teachers in Sussex Schools. She has a particular interest in working with Service Users with ‘Dual Diagnosis’ (Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues)\, and the way that Mindfulness can be helpful to this client group. \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.  \n\n\n\nThere are a limited number of free places for staff at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust which are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Fill in the form first\, and we’ll let you know if you have a free place.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/compassionate-leadership-training-course-tuesdays/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Course,SPFT staff only,Workplace
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T141945Z
UID:10002724-1728925200-1728928800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion teacher training information session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching Mindful Self-Compassion? This session will provide all you need to know about training with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by one of the lead teachers delivering the training. 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 MSC Teacher Training Information Session in the Subject and you will be sent a joining link.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-teacher-training-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240814T103747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T110102Z
UID:10002715-1728916200-1728925200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course: Monday afternoons
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\nMonday afternoons 2.30pm-5.00pm starting 14 October to 16 December 2023. (No session on 11 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\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. You can book your place below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-course-tuesday-evenings-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240209T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T102327Z
UID:10002632-1728916200-1728925200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course: Monday afternoons
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\nMonday afternoons 2.30pm-5.00pm starting 14 October to 16 December 2023. (No session on 11 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\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-stress-reduction-course-tuesday-evenings-2/
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240919T111118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T134039Z
UID:10002714-1728577800-1728585000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday early evenings\, 4.30pm-6.30pm\, starting 10 October to 5 December 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 (nine weeks in total including the orientation) 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-course-wednesday-evenings-3/
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240209T152836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T114138Z
UID:10002631-1728577800-1728585000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Thursday late afternoons
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThursday late afternoons\, 4.30pm-6.30pm\, starting 10 October to 5 December 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nYou 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 (nine weeks in total including the orientation) 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. And you can book and pay for your place here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-wednesday-evenings-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240919T110747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T113959Z
UID:10002733-1728496800-1728504000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings\, 6pm-8pm\, starting 9 October to 4 December 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nYou will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\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 (nine weeks in total including the orientation) 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. And you can book here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-course-wednesday-evenings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240209T122624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T133941Z
UID:10002629-1728496800-1728504000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Wednesday evenings
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nWednesday evenings\, 6pm-8pm\, starting 9 October to 4 December 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nYou will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\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 (nine weeks in total including the orientation) 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-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240723T154239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T154239Z
UID:10002697-1728392400-1728396000@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 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-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20231114T105702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T115353Z
UID:10002040-1728313200-1728322200@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\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 15.00 to 17.30\, starting 7 October and running until 2 December 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nEast Brighton Community Mental Health Centre.  \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\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-eight-weeks-monday-afternoons/
LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240814T104727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T112814Z
UID:10002716-1728311400-1728320400@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\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday afternoons 14.30 to 17.00\, starting 7 October and running until 9 December 2024 (no session on 28 October). \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nEast Brighton Community Mental Health Centre.  \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\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. You can also book and pay for your place below.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-eight-weeks-monday-afternoons-2/
LOCATION:East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre\, Pankhurst Avenue\, Brighton\, BN2 3EW
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240201T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T115253Z
UID:10002626-1728034200-1728059400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Buddhist Foundations of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the Buddhist origins and intentions of mindfulness practice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nEven though it is common to deliver secular mindfulness-based programmes\, many of the ideas in these programmes make more sense when we understand their origins and intentions. \n\n\n\nJohn Peacock is one of the few people who can expertly make this bridge and we are delighted to welcome him back again. \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\nYou can join this online workshop from anywhere\, as long as you have a stable internet connection.   \n\n\n\nPlease note\, current trainees on our teacher training courses (Foundation and Adapted Mindfulness Based Interventions) are automatically on the attendance list for this masterclass\, as it forms part of the syllabus. If this is you\, you do not need to book a place. \n\n\n\nThe facilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Peacock\n\n\n\nJohn Peacock is an academic and a Buddhist practitioner of nearly fifty years. Trained initially in the Tibetan Gelukpa tradition in India\, he then spent time in Sri Lanka studying Theravāda. Following a doctorate in philosophy\, he taught Buddhist and Western philosophy as well as Buddhist studies at the University of Bristol. He went on to be an Associate Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and co-direct the Master of Studies programme in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy at the University of Oxford. John is now retired from academia and continues to teach meditation and courses on Buddhism and Western philosophy internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\nThis is valid for ongoing personal development in mindfulness or as part of the Sussex Mindfulness Centre teacher training pathway. Certificates of attendance can be supplied on completion of the day’s training\, if requested.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/buddhist-foundations-of-mindfulness-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240723T154105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T095400Z
UID:10002693-1727717400-1727721000@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 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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Train to Teach
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20240625T082618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T141733Z
UID:10002689-1727110800-1727434800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Five-day mindfulness retreat with Taravajra
DESCRIPTION:Rivendell Retreat Centre in East Sussex \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA five-day mindfulness retreat in this lovely retreat centre. It is suitable for teachers training in mindfulness based approaches. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nThe retreat will mostly be held in silence with guidance from teachers Taravajra and Kate Gooch. We will explore the main practices found within an eight week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. Body scans\, and different kinds of movement and sitting practice will be offered. There will also be opportunities to speak about your practice in small groups. The teachers will be available for support and guidance. \n\n\n\nThis retreat meets the retreat requirement for the BAMBA register. \n\n\n\nWhere is it?  \n\n\n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is aimed towards teachers in training. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced mindfulness teachers. The retreat will count towards the annual retreat requirement for teachers and supervisors on the BAMBA Register. We will explore the four Foundations of Mindfulness. \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in Sussex since 2005. He has taught community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff groups. He gained a Masters degree in mindfulness based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training retreats as well as offering supervision. He also holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. He is one of the main trainers on the Foundation training for Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Taravajra is particularly interested in mindful movement. After training with the British Wheel of Yoga\, he taught yoga for several years.  \n\n\n\nKate Gooch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Gooch holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Approaches from Bangor University (2012) and has taught Mindfulness since 2007. She teaches the general population\, clinical populations\, and carers\, as well as delivering courses in educational settings and the workplace. She’s trained in .b\, .b Foundations\, and MYRIAD\, in addition to being a Mindfulness supervisor for the Mindfulness Network. She also has a Speech and Language Therapy background. \n\n\n\nHow much does it cost and how do I book? \n\n\n\nThe cost is £600. It is being organised by Taravajra\, so to book and find out more please see the event page on his website.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/five-day-mindfulness-retreat/
LOCATION:Rivendell Retreat Centre\, Chillies Lane\, High Hurstwood\, East Sussex\, TN22 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141408
CREATED:20231219T170322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T104641Z
UID:10002610-1726912800-1726936200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Self-compassion and burnout workshop with Chris Germer
DESCRIPTION:The Sussex Mindfulness Centre are pleased to welcome Chris Germer to the UK to present the “Self-compassion and burnout” workshop in Brighton. \n\n\n\nMany of us would say we’re burned out on the news or Zoom meetings. However\, when burnout strikes\, it’s hard to do much of anything. We feel drained\, empty\, irritable\, or useless. We’re also likely to blame ourselves for feeling this way. Have you been there\, perhaps during the pandemic\, or do you know someone who has been burned out? That’s highly likely because studies show that 25-75% of workers around the world experience burnout symptoms. \n\n\n\nBurnout happens when our work-life balance gets out of whack\, usually through no fault of our own. We’re just doing the best we can. Common causes of burnout include excessive workload\, lack of support\, unfairness at the workplace\, and moral distress. People who care deeply about their work are also more likely to get burned out\, as are those who base their self-worth on their work\, have a tendency to sacrifice themselves\, or criticize themselves when things go wrong. \n\n\n\nFortunately\, self-compassion is an antidote to burnout\, and there are many research studies that support this claim. We also have an empirically-supported training for healthcare workers derived from the Mindful Self-compassion (MSC) programme—Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities. Recently\, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer wrote a new book\, to be published in September 2024\, titled The Mindful Self-Compassion Toolkit for Burnout. This book\, written in an easy style for exhausted readers\, adapts MSC concepts and practices specifically for burnout.  \n\n\n\nThis experiential workshop consists of talks\, meditation\, exercises and discussion. It is designed for people with some familiarity with self-compassion concepts.  \n\n\n\n\nI am delighted to be returning to Brighton\, UK to share with you the work Kristin Neff and I have been doing on burnout\,Since COVID\, burnout in healthcare and other occupations has become a major issue that threatens the wellbeing of staff who work in these ever-stretched systems as well as the ability of the systems themselves to function effectively.  \n\n\n\nRecent research shows that burnout among doctors is even increasing. Fortunately\, the evidence is also clear that self-compassion is an antidote to burnout. Our new book on the self-compassion for burnout explores how individuals and systems facing burnout can resource themselves in these challenging times. \nChris Germer\n\n\n\nChris Germer\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010\, which has been taught to over 250\,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC\, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Programme. \n\n\n\nDr. Germer spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy\, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, Cambridge MA\, USA as well as the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, Harvard Medical School. He maintains a small\, online psychotherapy practice. www.chrisgermer.com www.centerformsc.org \n\n\n\nYou can book your ticket here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/self-compassion-and-burnout-with-chris-germer/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Compassion
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion teacher networking day with Chris Germer
DESCRIPTION:Chris Germer joins us for a Mindful Self-Compassion networking event in Brighton. All teachers trained to run the eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course are invited to attend.  \n\n\n\nChris Germer will be with us to support the development of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teachers. This is in addition to the compassion and burnout event which takes place the following day (Saturday 21st September 2024) and is open to everyone. This in-person networking event is open to all teachers trained to lead Mindful Self-Compassion courses based in the UK and Europe. The day will explore what teachers need personally and professionally. We will have a chance through practice and inquiry to consider how we might best resource ourselves.  \n\n\n\nSupported by Chris\, this is a great post-pandemic opportunity to see each other again and to replenish our connections and networks. We will take some time to think together about the future of Mindful Self-Compassion in this part of the world\, and consider what is needed to support MSC to enable it continue and thrive. \n\n\n\nChris Germer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Germer PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010\, which has been taught to over 250\,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC\, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Programme. \n\n\n\nDr. Germer spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion. He is the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy\, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, Cambridge MA\, USA as well as the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, Harvard Medical School. He maintains a small\, online psychotherapy practice. www.chrisgermer.com www.centerformsc.org \n\n\n\nChris Germer is providing his time free. The ticket price of £25 will help us cover the venue costs. You will need to bring or buy your lunch and pay for accommodation\, if that’s needed.    \n\n\n\nYou can book your ticket here.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-teacher-networking-day-with-chris-germer/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Ship Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 1AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Teacher training
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SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress.  \n\n\n\nBrief overview  \n\n\n\nThe session will cover the benefits such as heightened emotional intelligence and greater self-management which improves relationships. You will also be given the opportunity to sample key mindfulness practices and find out about the mindfulness programmes that we offer. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Workplace
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T140000
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UID:10002719-1726578000-1726581600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free online lunchtime mindfulness session
DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-online-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T113000
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UID:10002628-1726565400-1726572600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness course: Eight weeks on Tuesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:This mindfulness course combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques to help reduce low-mood and anxiety. There is increasing evidence that this eight-week mindfulness course is effective in reducing other mental health issues and improving wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThe eight-week course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce depression and anxiety. This mindfulness course was designed originally to help people who experience repeated episodes of depression to prevent relapse. However\, it is now recognised as an effective treatment for existing mild to moderate depression (not just preventing relapse) and also helps improve wellbeing and resilience.  \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nTuesday mornings\, 9.30am-11.30am\, starting 17 September to 26 November 2024. (No sessions on 24 September and 29 October.) \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.  \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nFill in the application form here indicating the dates you can attend in order of preference.
URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-course-tuesday-evenings-3/
CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only
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