BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sussex Mindfulness Centre - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sussex Mindfulness Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T113000 DTSTAMP:20260721T075708Z CREATED:20260619T094748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T075708Z UID:10003070-1790847000-1790854200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Thursday mornings DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nThursday mornings from 9.30-11.30pm. The orientation session is on Thursday 1 October and the eight-week course runs from 8 October to 3 December 2026 (no session 26 November). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher Vic Sharma. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-thursday-mornings-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T113000 DTSTAMP:20260721T082749Z CREATED:20250910T094735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T082749Z UID:10002866-1790847000-1790854200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Thursday mornings DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nThursday mornings from 9.30-11.30pm. The orientation session is on Thursday 1 October and the eight-week course runs from 8 October to 3 December 2026 (no session 26 November). \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridgette is a clinical psychologist by professional training and has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002. She is a senior lecturer\, trainer\, and supervisor with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness Network as well as a trainer with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. Bridgette has a particular interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in relation to social and environmental challenges and is part of the author group of the paper ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Our Time: A Curriculum that is up to the Task’. \n\n\n\n\nBridgette O’Neill will be supported by assistant teacher Vic Sharma. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-tuesday-evenings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T115211Z CREATED:20260422T135152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T115211Z UID:10002428-1790756100-1790758800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Wednesdays DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday morning\n\n\n\nMindful compassion live mindfulness sessions from 8.15- 9.00 every Wednesday morning. These sessions are led by one of a small team of qualified teachers rotating weekly: Annie Akasati McAuley\, Alison Austin\, Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy and Warren Deighan. Participants at the drop-in appreciate starting their day with the spacious\, grounding quality of mindfulness. They also enjoy the restorative\, nourishing elements of self-compassion\, kindness and care. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live sessions are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The live sessions are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course or a six-week Compassionate Leadership Training with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact spft.smc@nhs.net if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease email spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-wednesdays-2/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T115421Z CREATED:20260703T103750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T115421Z UID:10003076-1790618400-1790625600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course for SPFT staff: Monday evenings DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nMonday evenings from 6 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Monday 28 September and the eight-week course runs from 5 October to 30 November 2026. (No session 26 October.) \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJiva has an MSc in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies from Exeter University and has gone through the strict assessment involved in gaining her Certificate of Competence in Teaching Mindfulness Based Approaches from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. She has taught the eight-week mindfulness course over 80 times both to groups and 1-1 and worked with a wide variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. Jiva is also a mindfulness supervisor\, both on Exeter University’s MSc programme in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapies\, through the Mindfulness Network CIC and privately. She taught for a research trial at Sussex University and was part of the MYRIAD trial at Oxford Centre for Mindfulness\, as well as mentoring for Bangor University’s Teacher Training Pathway.She has been practising mindfulness since 1997 and has seen herself becoming calmer\, happier and more emotionally stable over that time. \n\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder will be supported by assistant teacher Alex McKenzie. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here . We will be in touch once your place is confirmed. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-for-spft-staff-monday-evenings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T115328Z CREATED:20260703T103238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T115328Z UID:10003075-1790618400-1790625600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness eight-week course: Monday evenings DESCRIPTION:This course will help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population\, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nThis course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood\, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nThis course has been adapted for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training\, if this is something you may be interested in. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. Many NHS services now provide MBCT free of charge for people with mental health difficulties. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nMonday evenings from 6 to 8pm. The orientation session is on Monday 28 September and the eight-week course runs from 5 October to 30 November 2026. (No session 26 October.) \n\n\n\nTo get the benefits of this course it is helpful if you can attend all the sessions. If you cannot attend all the sessions (see above dates) then it may be better for you to wait for another course when you can. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details approximately one week before the start date. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course will involve: \n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour orientation session at the start to find out what to expect during the course and ask any questions you may have\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes\n\n\n\nEight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices\, discussion and exercises\n\n\n\nAn optional one-day online retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe course involves mindfulness meditation practices of up to 30 minutes in each group session\, and recommended daily home practice of between 20-40 minutes. These will be guided by the mindfulness teacher in each session\, and via audio recordings for the home practice. Everything is optional\, and you are encouraged only to do what feels safe and comfortable for you. The practices may involve lying down\, sitting\, walking and other forms of movement. \n\n\n\nIn the sessions\, the mindfulness teacher will invite group members to share their experiences of practice. Again this is completely optional\, and you are encouraged to share only what you are comfortable with. The sessions will include smaller-group discussions\, typically with two to four people. If the class is online these discussions will be via break out rooms. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJiva has an MSc in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies from Exeter University and has gone through the strict assessment involved in gaining her Certificate of Competence in Teaching Mindfulness Based Approaches from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. She has taught the 8-week mindfulness course over 80 times both to groups and 1-1 and worked with a wide variety of people from all ages and backgrounds. Jiva is also a mindfulness supervisor\, both on Exeter University’s MSc programme in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapies\, through the Mindfulness Network CIC and privately. She taught for a research trial at Sussex University and was part of the MYRIAD trial at Oxford Centre for Mindfulness\, as well as mentoring for Bangor University’s Teacher Training Pathway.She has been practising mindfulness since 1997 and has seen herself becoming calmer\, happier and more emotionally stable over that time. \n\n\n\n\nJiva Masheder will be supported by assistant teacher Alex McKenzie. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £250. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£275 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£225 – Supported rate\, if you find yourself on a low income.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-monday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T133026Z CREATED:20260213T135215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T133026Z UID:10002981-1790614800-1790938800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Five-day silent mindfulness retreat in person DESCRIPTION:Opening to the fruits of mindfulness exploring the awakening factors of energy\, joy and peace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA five-day mindfulness retreat at the Rivendell retreat centre\, with Taravajra\, Karunavira\, Kate Gooch and Dharmavasita. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nThe retreat theme will be based on the traditional framework called the ‘Four Foundations of Mindfulness’ and in particular the ‘Awakening’ or ‘Responsive’ factors outlined in the fourth Foundation. In addition\, the evening practices will explore the heart qualities of friendliness\, sympathetic joy and compassion. We will practise together in the context of a silent retreat with inputs and guidance from the teachers. There will also be opportunities to speak about your practice in optional small mentoring groups and also one-to one. There will be an emphasis on integrating the formal and informal aspects of retreat life and also on integrating movement practice with the ‘sitting’ practices. \n\n\n\nThis retreat meets the retreat requirement for the BAMBA register. \n\n\n\nThe practical details\n\n\n\nRivendell is situated in the village of High Hurstwood\, East Sussex. The nearest train stations are Buxted and Uckfield. Rivendell is a 45 minute drive from Brighton and the 28 bus (between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton) passes nearby. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the venue from 5pm on the Monday and the retreat will finish at 11am on the Friday. \n\n\n\nThe house is an old rectory and accommodation is in mainly in shared bedrooms of three to four. Camping is available. The food will be vegan (with some dairy options). We will have a cook with us who will need help chopping\, serving and washing up (opportunities for everyday mindfulness!). And you will be expected to help with cleaning and changing linen at the end of your stay. \n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for teachers training in mindfulness-based approaches as well as more experienced teachers and also those not teaching who have an established mindfulness practice. The retreat will count towards the annual retreat requirement for teachers and supervisors on the BAMBA Register. \n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaravajra has been teaching mindfulness in Sussex since 2005 to community groups\, carers\, teachers and NHS staff. Taravajra gained a Masters degree in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010 at Bangor University. Since 2011\, he has been part of the core training team at Bangor\, teaching on the Masters programme and teacher training pathway in the English and Spanish speaking worlds. He holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma and is a Focusing practitioner. Since 2011 he has been one of the main trainers on the Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher training programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nKate Gooch\n\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\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKarunavira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarunavira left his initial career as head teacher in primary education in 1982 to pursue Buddhist studies. From 1990 he taught meditation and Buddhist studies\, and between 2000 and 2010 was the spiritual director of the Brighton Buddhist Centre. He gained his MSc through Bangor University in mindfulness-based approaches in 2010. He has taught mindfulness-based courses and trained mindfulness teachers since 2005\, specialising in working with Carers\, Young People\, NHS Staff and traditional Arab communities. He is also trained as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in working with parents of children with complex needs as a Mindfulness Therapist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is it?  \n\n\n\n\n\nCost/How to book\n\n\n\nThe cost of this retreat is £480 for shared bedrooms and bathrooms\, and £400 for concessions or camping. This retreat 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-silent-mindfulness-retreat-in-person/ LOCATION:Rivendell Retreat Centre\, Chillies Lane\, High Hurstwood\, East Sussex\, TN22 4AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rivendell-Retreat-Centre-flowers-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260721T093141Z CREATED:20251110T100725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T093141Z UID:10002965-1790013600-1790017200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness. \n\n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided meditations\n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of mindfulness\n\n\n\nFind out about our short introductory mindfulness and beginner courses\n\n\n\nAsk any questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness Centre can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T093321Z CREATED:20260824T093227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T093321Z UID:10003092-1790010000-1790019000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion course: eight weeks on Monday evenings DESCRIPTION:Our eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nMonday evenings\, from 5 to 7.30pm. The orientation is on 21 September followed by the eight-week course from 28 September to 16 November. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nHow we respond to those around us is fundamental to a happy life. We are often encouraged to be kind to people. But in trying to show compassion towards others\, we may forget to look after ourselves. Can we truly be kind to anyone else if we cannot be kind to ourselves? \n\n\n\nIn the Mindful Self-Compassion course we offer ways to meet our own challenges with greater care. Through the course we will learn how to be more mindful of our own feelings in response to others. And we learn how this can help us to be more resilient in difficult situations. We also learn to be less judgemental and more caring. We will learn how this can reduce anxiety\, leaving us more open to making helpful changes in our lives. \n\n\n\nThe course creates a safe\, supportive environment. There are three core components: \n\n\n\n\nmindfulness (being present with whatever is happening)\n\n\n\nself-kindness (treating ourselves with care\, rather than criticism)\n\n\n\ncommon humanity (recognising our suffering as part of the shared human experience)​\n\n\n\n\nSome of the main topics we cover are: \n\n\n\n\nhandling difficult emotions\n\n\n\ntransforming the inner critic\n\n\n\ncultivating core values\n\n\n\nmeeting unmet needs\n\n\n\n\nThe weekly sessions include: \n\n\n\n\nguided meditations\n\n\n\nshort talks\n\n\n\ndiscussion\, including in small groups\n\n\n\nexperiential exercises\n\n\n\nresources to support home practice\n\n\n\n\nThe course creators are Kristin Neff\, researcher in the field of self-compassion. And Christopher Germer\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy. They have each published books on the subject. You can find out more about our Mindful Self-Compassion course here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for the general public\, so you do not need to have attended a mindfulness course before. Please note\, this courses may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday evenings from 5pm to 7.30pm (BST). The course starts with an orientation of up to 2.5 hours on 14 September 2026 at 5pm\, and then continues until 16 November 2026. In total the course runs for 9 weeks including the orientation. See below: \n\n\n\nOrientation: 21 September 2026Session 1: 28 September 2026 Session 2: 5 October 2026 Session 3: 12 October 2026 Session 4: 19 October 2026Session 5: 26 October 2026 Session 6: 2 November 2026 Session 7: 9 November 2026Session 8: 16 November 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nOrientation session lasting up to two and a half hours.\n\n\n\nEight weekly classes\, each lasting two and a half hours\, with a 15-minute break in the middle.\n\n\n\nThe course follows the programme outlined in the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is suggested you buy this book to accompany the course. It’s particularly helpful if you have to miss a ssion\, but it’s not essential.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of up to 30 minutes is suggested.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nAnnie Akasati McAuley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness meditation has been a source of creativity and joy throughout my life. I am a freelance mindfulness teacher and supervisor. I also work with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre\, Suzy Bolt\, and the Brighton Buddhist Centre. I am DBS checked and a registered member of the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA). \n\n\n\nI write a monthly blog on themes related to mindfulness\, compassion and wisdom. This is available on our website and other publications. I have a teaching background and have worked with adults and young people over four decades. I am an ordained Buddhist since 1999\, leading courses and retreats using my Buddhist name\, Akasati. \n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Powell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness has been a huge part of my life ever since I first attended a course in 2007. Having trained to teach with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre I have been teaching mindfulness courses since 2017. Apart from Mindful Self-Compassion\, I also teach Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. I’m a trained supervisor and run mindfulness coaching sessions for individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nHow to book \n\n\n\nPlease fill in the application form here. We will be in touch once your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-eight-weeks-on-monday-evenings-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:SPFT staff only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/compassion_04-scaled-e1781557874869.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260814T081627Z CREATED:20260511T095129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T081627Z UID:10003056-1790010000-1790019000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion course: eight weeks on Monday evenings DESCRIPTION:Our eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to challenges and difficult emotions with care and understanding. \n\n\n\nMonday evenings\, from 5 to 7.30pm. The orientation is on 21 September followed by the eight-week course from 28 September to 16 November. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nHow we respond to those around us is fundamental to a happy life. We are often encouraged to be kind to people. But in trying to show compassion towards others\, we may forget to look after ourselves. Can we truly be kind to anyone else if we cannot be kind to ourselves? \n\n\n\nIn the Mindful Self-Compassion course we offer ways to meet our own challenges with greater care. Through the course we will learn how to be more mindful of our own feelings in response to others. And we learn how this can help us to be more resilient in difficult situations. We also learn to be less judgemental and more caring. We will learn how this can reduce anxiety\, leaving us more open to making helpful changes in our lives. \n\n\n\nThe course creates a safe\, supportive environment. There are three core components: \n\n\n\n\nmindfulness (being present with whatever is happening)\n\n\n\nself-kindness (treating ourselves with care\, rather than criticism)\n\n\n\ncommon humanity (recognising our suffering as part of the shared human experience)​\n\n\n\n\nSome of the main topics we cover are: \n\n\n\n\nhandling difficult emotions\n\n\n\ntransforming the inner critic\n\n\n\ncultivating core values\n\n\n\nmeeting unmet needs\n\n\n\n\nThe weekly sessions include: \n\n\n\n\nguided meditations\n\n\n\nshort talks\n\n\n\ndiscussion\, including in small groups\n\n\n\nexperiential exercises\n\n\n\nresources to support home practice\n\n\n\n\nThe course creators are Kristin Neff\, researcher in the field of self-compassion. And Christopher Germer\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy. They have each published books on the subject. You can find out more about our Mindful Self-Compassion course here. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for the general public\, so you do not need to have attended a mindfulness course before. Please note\, this courses may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing mental health issues\, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nMonday evenings from 5pm to 7.30pm (BST). The course starts with an orientation of up to 2.5 hours on 14 September 2026 at 5pm\, and then continues until 16 November 2026. In total the course runs for 9 weeks including the orientation. See below: \n\n\n\nOrientation: 21 September 2026Session 1: 28 September 2026 Session 2: 5 October 2026 Session 3: 12 October 2026 Session 4: 19 October 2026Session 5: 26 October 2026 Session 6: 2 November 2026 Session 7: 9 November 2026Session 8: 16 November 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\n\nOrientation session lasting up to two and a half hours.\n\n\n\nEight weekly classes\, each lasting two and a half hours\, with a 15-minute break in the middle.\n\n\n\nThe course follows the programme outlined in the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is suggested you buy this book to accompany the course. It’s particularly helpful if you have to miss a ssion\, but it’s not essential.\n\n\n\nDaily meditation home practice of up to 30 minutes is suggested.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nAnnie Akasati McAuley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness meditation has been a source of creativity and joy throughout my life. I am a freelance mindfulness teacher and supervisor. I also work with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre\, Suzy Bolt\, and the Brighton Buddhist Centre. I am DBS checked and a registered member of the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA). \n\n\n\nI write a monthly blog on themes related to mindfulness\, compassion and wisdom. This is available on our website and other publications. I have a teaching background and have worked with adults and young people over four decades. I am an ordained Buddhist since 1999\, leading courses and retreats using my Buddhist name\, Akasati. \n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Powell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness has been a huge part of my life ever since I first attended a course in 2007. Having trained to teach with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre I have been teaching mindfulness courses since 2017. Apart from Mindful Self-Compassion\, I also teach Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. I’m a trained supervisor and run mindfulness coaching sessions for individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form here that will be sent to the facilitators. If you haven’t already\, please head here to the fill in the form. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £300. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book here below. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-course-eight-weeks-on-monday-evenings/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindful Self-Compassion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/compassion_04-scaled-e1781557874869.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260723T151450Z CREATED:20260304T165758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T151450Z UID:10002988-1789923600-1790344800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Foundations of mindfulness: Five-day retreat DESCRIPTION:Drawing on Buddhist conceptualisations of the nature of experience\, suffering and the self\, the retreat will offer a bridge into contemporary secular mindfulness practice\, teaching and life. The five-day retreat takes place at Ammerdown Retreat Centre\, near Bath. It is led by Ruth Sequeira\, Chris Barker\, Jo Cromarty and Robert Marx. \n\n\n\nThe retreat\n\n\n\nThis retreat will support a deepening of participants’ mindfulness practice using the framework of the four Foundations of Mindfulness (satipatthana) and the Four Divine Abidings (brahma vihara). Drawing on Buddhist conceptualisations of the nature of experience\, suffering and the self\, the retreat will offer a bridge into contemporary secular mindfulness practice\, teaching and life. The retreat will use a traditional retreat structure which allows us to simplify our life in order to see more clearly how we relate to ourselves and the world\, and to respond with kindness and compassion. There will be periods of teaching\, guided and unguided practice\, dialogue and unstructured time. Most of the week will be held in silence with opportunities to for a one-to-one meeting with a retreat leader and for optional peer sharing groups. \n\n\n\nWhere and when is it?  \n\n\n\nThe retreat is at the beautiful Ammerdown Retreat Centre\, near Bath. The accommodation is single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. There are a limited number of single rooms with shared bathrooms offered at a reduced rate. The retreat starts on Sunday\, 20 September and finishes at 2pm on Friday\, 25 September 2026. You can arrive between 5pm and 6pm on the Sunday. \n\n\n\nWho is the retreat for? \n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for mindfulness teachers in training\, qualified mindfulness teachers and those simply wanting to deepen their practice and bridge contemplative wisdom traditions and secular practice and teaching. The retreat will count as their retreat for those training in mindfulness-based approaches with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre MC or NHS Talking Therapies; and for those applying to\, or renewing their membership on the BAMBA Register\, this retreat meets the requirement for mindfulness teachers to do an annual\, mostly silent retreat. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat requirements are there to attend? \n\n\n\nCompletion of an eight-week mindfulness course (MBCT/MBSR)\, or similar eight-week programme\, and participation in at least a day of guided silent mindfulness practice. Please ensure you are able to attend the entire event. If this is not possible\, please contact us at spft.smc@nhs.net to discuss before submitting an application. \n\n\n\nHow should I prepare? \n\n\n\nWe will offer a short online orientation meeting a few weeks before the retreat to help you think about the optimal conditions to support you in the retreat.  A zoom link will be sent nearer to the start date for this. \n\n\n\nWhat participants say\n\n\n\n\n“This experience will stay with me forever. It’s been transformational.” \n\n\n\n“It was an amazing experience\, I returned home with a gift\, I have rediscovered myself\, and my own kindness. Words can’t describe how transformative it has been for me.” \n\n\n\n“I felt a strong sense of belonging… I really felt I’d experienced something special – something life changing.” \n\n\n\n\nRetreat leaders\n\n\n\nAs with all Sussex Mindfulness Centre retreats\, events and training\, we have an exceptionally experienced group of mindfulness teachers supporting you at this retreat. Find out more about your teachers below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is co-lead for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre\, lead for the MBCT in NHS TT   training centres collaboration.  He is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness groups to patients and staff in the NHS for over 20 years. He teaches MBCT and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC).  He is a longstanding Buddhist practitioner\, initially in the Theravadan tradition and then in the Tibetan tradition.  He is passionate about compassionate culture-building in organisations \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Barker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Barker leads mindfulness for the National Centre for Integrative Medicine\, based in Bristol\, as well as the BAMBA MBCT-Cancer Special Interest Group. His main mindfulness work is with those living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Originally a PE teacher\, Chris discovered in 2012 how transformative mindfulness can be when he was a stressed Head of Department in a large secondary school. Seeing how much it had changed his life he now teaches school children mindfulness and leads international training courses for other schoolteachers to do likewise. He also teaches mindfulness to health and social care staff. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuth Sequeira is a senior trainer\, supervisor and mindfulness teacher for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is also a psychological therapist and the Mindfulness and Compassion Training and Retreat Lead at the Mindfulness Network. Ruth has a history of working in mental health services and until recently worked as a Clinical Lead in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Sussex. Ruth has a longstanding interest in mindfulness\, meditation and movement\, and is passionate about increasing access to mindfulness courses in different populations. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJo Cromarty\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Cromarty is an Occupational Therapist by training and has worked in various mental health settings within the NHS for many years. She has developed a meditation practice from within the contemplative tradition since her teenage years. She was first introduced to Mindfulness in 2010 and was privileged to be trained as an MBCT teacher by Prof Mark Williams and Dr Paul Bernard in 2011. ‘It’s been a joy to integrate my personal and professional interests’. Jo leads the training in one of the sites of the MBCT TT training and is a supervisor and MBCT teacher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow much does it cost? \n\n\n\nThe prices below are fully inclusive of your room\, all meals and teaching guidance. \n\n\n\nEarly bird rates\n\n\n\nIf you book by 5 June 2026\, the cost is £700 for a single occupancy ensuite room. \n\n\n\nStandard rates\n\n\n\nFrom 6 June 2026 the cost is £800 for a single occupancy ensuite room. \n\n\n\nThere is limited availabilty of single rooms with a shared bathroom offered at £600. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow do I apply? \n\n\n\nYour place is confirmed once we receive full payment. If there are financial barriers to attendance\, please let us know. If you are unable to pay the full fee now\, we can offer you the chance to pay in up to three instalments. To secure your spot\, please complete your payment using the form at the bottom of the page. Once we have received the booking and payment\, we will send you the application form to complete. \n\n\n\nPlease note the terms below for refunds. \n\n\n\nWhat is the cancellation policy?\n\n\n\nYou may withdraw your application up to three months prior to the event start date at which point you will be offered a full refund\, minus £50 admin fee.  \n\n\n\nIf you cancel your place less than three months before the event start date\, no refund will be available. If you received an NHS England funded place and you cancel less than three months before the start\, you will be liable for the full payment. \n\n\n\nIn the unlikely event that the event has to be cancelled by us\, we will offer an alternative retreat\, either residential 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/foundations-of-mindfulness-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Ammerdown Retreat Centre\, Ammerdown Retreat Centre\, Radstock\, Somerset\, BA3 5SW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ammerdown-featured-image-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T131945Z CREATED:20260820T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131945Z UID:10003085-1789668000-1789671600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-28/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T090000 DTSTAMP:20251009T124529Z CREATED:20251009T124525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124529Z UID:10002886-1789633800-1789635600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: Third Thursday of the month DESCRIPTION:Our live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers\, and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led by David Ward. David has a keen interest in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches for supporting wellbeing\, and draws on 30 years of practising mindfulness meditation. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThis live mindfulness session is now open to: \n\n\n\n\nAll NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness.\n\n\n\nStaff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership\n\n\n\nAnyone who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre.\n\n\n\nService users of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who have completed our eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course.\n\n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\n\n\n\nPlease email spft.smc@nhs.net for a link to join us.   URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/live-mindfulness-session-third-thursday-of-the-month-2/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260820T131555Z CREATED:20260813T115739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131555Z UID:10003084-1789477200-1789480800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this free session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-27/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260819T071307Z CREATED:20260506T100135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T071307Z UID:10003053-1788600600-1788609600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Fierce Self-Compassion: A course for empowered care DESCRIPTION:Fierce self-compassion means taking empowered action to protect\, provide for\, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering and thrive. This new and unique eight-week course explores the more action-oriented side of self-compassion\, supporting you to do the inner work needed to speak up\, set boundaries\, change habits\, claim your power and feel fulfilled. \n\n\n\nOverview​\n\n\n\nSelf-compassion is often associated with gentleness and comfort\, yet it also encompasses a more dynamic\, brave dimension. This aspect of care is expressed through strength\, courage and determination — qualities that are essential for protecting\, motivating and providing for ourselves and others. \n\n\n\nIn taking this course you will develop the capacity to: \n\n\n\n\nMotivate yourself using encouragement rather than self-criticism.\n\n\n\nIdentify and overcome obstacles that prevent you from setting effective boundaries.\n\n\n\nLearn to harness anger as a constructive force for protection and growth.\n\n\n\nRecognise and honour your personal needs.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the contribution of fierce self-compassion to social change.\n\n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for the general public and Mindful Self-Compassion teachers. It is a prerequisite for the Fierce Self-Compassion teacher training programme. \n\n\n\nThis may be of particular interest to anyone who needs to draw on strong energy to care for themselves and the world\, such as those in family care roles\, healthcare workers\, therapists\, teachers\, coaches and activists\, charity workers as well as mindfulness\, meditation and yoga practitioners and teachers. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nThere will be an orientation session on Saturday 5 September\, from 9.30 to 11.00. The eight-week course starts 19 September and runs until 7 November 2026 without a break\, Saturday mornings from 09.30 to 12 midday. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in this course you can watch the information session here led by Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher\, the teacher leading the programme. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \n\n\n\nThe format of the course?\n\n\n\nThe course is delivered over eight weekly sessions\, each lasting two and a half hours\, with a 10 min break in the middle. Each session builds on what’s been introduced before\, so it’s important to attend all the sessions if possible. (If you know you’re going to miss a session please let your teacher know) \n\n\n\nYou’ll be in a group of up to 14 people\, led by Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher (see profile below). Each session starts with a guided meditation. You will be invited to practice the meditations in any posture that best supports your focus and comfort\, including lying down\, sitting\, walking\, or other forms of movement. Following this\, we’ll discuss the previous week’s home practice experiences and then introduce the weekly theme. This theme is explored through further meditations\, small and large group discussions\, and self-reflection exercises. These exercises are designed to help participants connect personally with the curriculum material and see how it applies practically to their own lives. \n\n\n\nThe encouraged home practice includes formal meditations and informal practice in daily life from 10 to 20 minutes a day. You may find the practices bring up strong emotions at times\, which is all part of the process\, and we will explore this further in the weekly sessions. \n\n\n\nEach week there will be optional reading suggested from Kristin Neff’s book ‘Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up\, Claim Your Power\, and Thrive.’ Audio recordings for continued home practice\, weekly notes\, and supplementary resources for further exploration will be shared via email. \n\n\n\nSome experience of mindfulness or Mindful Self-Compassion is helpful but not essential before taking this course. \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\n\n\nZoe Shobbrook-Fisher \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoe has been a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher trainer since 2019. For the last 16 years\, after a decade working as a student/staff counsellor and group facilitator in higher education\, she set up her own company in southwest London\, offering beginner and deepening practice Mindful Based Stress Reduction and MSC courses\, residential retreats and self-compassion informed therapy. She is a director at The Mindfulness Project and co-founded the thriving In Good Company practice community. She delivers programmes to a wide range of groups\, reflecting her commitment to making these approaches accessible to diverse populations; in the workplace\, charity and clinical settings. A lifelong yoga and meditation practitioner she has always been dedicated to paths of the heart and authenticity. Her practice includes her love of singing and conscious dance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we ask all those who book a place on this course to fill in an application form here that will be sent to the facilitator. If you haven’t already\, please head here to the fill in the form. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe cost of the eight-week course is £300. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n\n\n\n\n£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n\n\n\n£275 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.   \n\n\n\nYou can book your place below URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/fierce-self-compassion-a-course-for-empowered-care/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Course,Mindful Self-Compassion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hands-heart-belly-pink.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T114533Z CREATED:20251110T091424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T114533Z UID:10002955-1788354000-1788357600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free lunchtime mindfulness session DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible. We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be sent a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_orange-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T140000 DTSTAMP:20250304T130904Z CREATED:20240520T085503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T130904Z UID:10001511-1788269400-1788271200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Live mindfulness session: First Tuesday of the month DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in live mindfulness sessions are led by experienced teachers and offer an opportunity to refresh and sustain your practice. It’s also hugely beneficial to practice with others. Join us. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher\n\n\n\nThese sessions are led by Lucy Edwards\, Clinical Psychologist working in secondary care adult mental health services within the Trust since 2003. Lucy’s relationship with mindfulness developed from experiencing its benefits first-hand. She integrates mindfulness into her clinical work and in 2015 completed her mindfulness teacher training at the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. \n\n\n\nWho are these for?\n\n\n\nThese live mindfulness sessions are are now open to all NHS staff across the UK whether or not you have any experience of mindfulness. The drop-ins are also available to staff of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership and anybody else who has done an eight-week mindfulness course with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. \n\n\n\nNot for clinical or crisis care\n\n\n\nWe offer these drop-in sessions to support your mindfulness practice\, to allow you an opportunity to try out mindfulness and build a sense of community. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, please be prepared to have your camera on. If you feel distressed or unwell after a practice\, please let the teacher leading the session know and\, if appropriate\, your GP or a clinician working with you. \n\n\n\nIt is not advisable to do these mindfulness practices in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \n\n\n\nDo contact smc@spft.nhs.uk if you have questions about the drop-ins but please be aware that we are not a clinical or crisis service\, and it will not be possible to respond urgently or clinically to emails. \n\n\n\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-tuesday-of-the-month-3/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Drop-in ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T115111Z CREATED:20260513T112548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115111Z UID:10003061-1785261600-1785265200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-25/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T175141Z CREATED:20251110T100609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175141Z UID:10002964-1785175200-1785178800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided meditations\n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of mindfulness\n\n\n\nFind out about our short introductory mindfulness and beginner courses\n\n\n\nAsk any questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness Centre can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be sent a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-25/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T114717Z CREATED:20260513T112408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114717Z UID:10003060-1785157200-1785160800@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T114601Z CREATED:20251110T091425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T114601Z UID:10002954-1783947600-1783951200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free lunchtime mindfulness session DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible. We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be sent a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_orange-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260629T115430Z CREATED:20260605T105229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T115430Z UID:10003063-1783530000-1783533600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Fierce Self-Compassion information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in Fierce Self-Compassion? We have an eight-week course starting soon. This sessions lets you know all you need to know about the course. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for\n\n\n\nIt’s for you if you are thinking of attending the eight-week Fierce Self-Compassion course and want to find out more and meet the teacher. Also if you are a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher considering the teacher training practicum\, you may attend this session to find out about both. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe first 45 minutes will give you a flavour of the eight-week course\, including a short practice\, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher\, the teacher leading the course will run the the session. For those interested in the teacher training you can stay on for the last 15 minutes to find out more about the practicum and get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/fierce-self-compassion-teacher-training-information-session/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:FSC TT information,MSC TT information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/hands-on-heart-blue-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T191500 DTSTAMP:20260513T114539Z CREATED:20260513T112215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114539Z UID:10003059-1783016100-1783019700@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-23/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T114244Z CREATED:20260513T111931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114244Z UID:10003058-1782738000-1782741600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering mindfulness-based interventions in your current work with clients? Or perhaps teaching the eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course? Either way\, this session will provide all you need to know about the various training options with us. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Fergal Jones\, Sussex Mindfulness Centre’s teacher trainer convenor. It will include a short overview\, and you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-teacher-training-information-session-22/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Teacher training,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/train_blue-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T095635Z CREATED:20251110T100438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T095635Z UID:10002963-1782410400-1782414000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided meditations\n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of mindfulness\n\n\n\nFind out about our short introductory mindfulness and beginner courses\n\n\n\nAsk any questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness Centre can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. \n\n\n\nIf you attend an evening taster or lunchtime ‘Moment to Pause’ session\, you are entitled to a 25% discount on all our fee-paying eight-week courses and six-week Compassionate Leadership courses\, subject to availability. Attendees will be send a 25% discount code after the session. Please note\, the discount is eligible for our ‘general admission’ ticket type only. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T082613Z CREATED:20250815T145431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T082613Z UID:10002860-1781344800-1781370000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion: Freeing the heart for joy DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Exploring the power of tender and fierce mindful self-compassion to let in beneficial experiences more fully\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis experiential workshop explores how joy and pleasure can strengthen resilience and wellbeing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nResearch consistently highlights the crucial role of joy and pleasure in building inner resilience and overall wellbeing. Positive experiences are vital for counteracting chronic stress and promoting feelings of safety\, connection\, and satisfaction. However\, numerous internal and external barriers often prevent us from embracing these nourishing experiences. The rising rates of burnout at work and at home underscore the urgent need to address this. Maybe this is true for you\, the people you care for or care about? Drawing upon the principles of Mindful Self-Compassion and the insights of Rick Hanson\, this experiential workshop will provide practical exercises\, meditations\, and contemplations designed to foster joy\, prioritise self-care\, and unlock inherent wisdom and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nWorkshop objectives\n\n\n\n\nTo cultivate a deeper sense of connection\, wisdom\, and understanding through an enhanced capacity for joy.\n\n\n\nTo understand and address the common blocks that prevent us from experiencing joy e.g. Fear of vulnerability and loss\, fear of addiction\, habits\, internalised culture\, perfectionism and misunderstandings about mindfulness and Buddhist psychology with regard to aversion and clinging.\n\n\n\nTo learn mindful self-compassion informal practices that support letting in positive experience and ‘hardwiring happiness’ (ie. sense and savour\, self-compassion in daily life\, gratitude\, mindful eating) and working towards greater fulfillment and providing for one’s own needs (the Compassionate Friend\, Fierce Self-Compassion gestures\, the Providing Self-compassion Break\, core values exercise).\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with a greater understanding of the importance of joy in their lives\, practical tools for cultivating it\, an increased awareness of what gets in the way and approaches to encourage more openness to positive experience. \n\n\n\nThe format\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be interactive and practice-based\, incorporating discussions\, reflections\, and experiential exercises. The aim is to create a supportive and nurturing environment for participants to explore their relationship with pleasure and delight\, and leave with tools and skills they can weave into their existing meditation practice or informally into daily life.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will last six hours: \n\n\n\n\nMorning session from 10am to 1pm\n\n\n\nLunch break \n\n\n\nAfternoon session from 2pm to 5pm\n\n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for those who have some experience of mindfulness or Mindful Self-Compassion\, as well as teachers and trainee teachers. \n\n\n\nThe facilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nZoe Shobbrook-Fisher\n\n\n\n\nZoe Shobbrook-Fisher \n\n\n\nZoe is an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist\, Certified Mindfulness and Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher\, Trainer and Supervisor. She has been delivering beginner and deeper-dive mindfulness-based programmes and popular retreats since 2009. She is a teacher trainer and mentor at the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion and a retreat lead and supervisor for the Mindfulness Network. Based in south-west London she specialises in trainings that are accessible\, inclusive and creative in the workplace\, community settings\, mental health charities and the NHS. She has always been dedicated to paths of the heart and authenticity and her own practice includes wild swimming and conscious dance. \n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nThe workshop will take place at the Sussex Education Centre\, Neville Avenue\, Hove\, BN3 7HZ. The buses 5a\, 16\,16a\, 3X and 93 go there. There is free parking on the grounds. \n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nYou can book your place using form at the bottom of the page. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/freeing-the-heart-for-joy/ CATEGORIES:Advanced,Masterclass,Mindful Self-Compassion,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mindful-self-compassion_03-scaled-e1786028629370.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260324T150526Z CREATED:20260324T150523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T150526Z UID:10002991-1781182800-1781186400@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Moment to pause - Free lunchtime mindfulness session DESCRIPTION:Work and life can feel so busy that you don’t have a spare moment to think\, plan or just experience the moment. Join a one-hour lunchtime session to experience how mindfulness can bring space and new perspectives. \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nMindfulness offers a chance to pause. It can help you manage stress and difficulties\, reflect on what’s most important to you and learn how to take better care of yourself. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for you if you are: \n\n\n\n\nWould like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nCompletely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space\, if possible. We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/moment-to-pause-free-lunchtime-mindfulness-session-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/learning_orange-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T115552Z CREATED:20260130T114555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115552Z UID:10002976-1780592400-1780596000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion teacher training information session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching the eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course? Or would you like to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into your professional activity (i.e.\, psychotherapy\, coaching\, nursing\, teaching\, etc.)? Join this session to find out what’s involved. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\nThis session will provide all you need to know about the different steps leading to you being able to teach Mindful Self-Compassion. Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher\, who is one of the trainers on the teacher training course\, will be leading the session. The session will include a short overview\, after which there will be an opportunity to ask questions. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nBook your place by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net and you will be sent a joining link. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindful-self-compassion-teacher-training-information-session-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:MSC TT information,Teacher Training Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/compassion_05-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260218T135105Z CREATED:20260218T135102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T135105Z UID:10002987-1779818400-1779822000@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Free mindfulness taster DESCRIPTION:Are you considering whether mindfulness is for you? Join our free online taster session. This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness. Benefits include improved wellbeing and ability to manage stress. \n\n\n\n\nIs your mind over active? Do you find you can’t turn off? Are you running on empty\, unable to appreciate things that previously made you happy? Are relationships more fraught than they were? \n\n\n\nPerhaps it’s time to try mindfulness. \n\n\n\nBrief overview\n\n\n\nIn this informative one-hour online session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what mindfulness is\n\n\n\nMeet one of our teachers\n\n\n\nTry short-guided meditations\n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of mindfulness\n\n\n\nFind out about our short introductory mindfulness and beginner courses\n\n\n\nAsk any questions about mindfulness and what your next step might be\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou are completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.\n\n\n\nAre returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.\n\n\n\nAre wondering how mindfulness might help your team and colleagues at work.\n\n\n\nAre familiar with mindfulness but keen to know what the Sussex Mindfulness Centre can offer.\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nOnline on Zoom \n\n\n\nFor all mindfulness work\, the connection between people in the group is central to the discovery and learning process. Please ensure the camera on your device is turned on during the session and try your best to join from a quiet\, private space. Thank you. URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/free-mindfulness-taster-31/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Introduction to mindfulness,Workplace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/learning_blue-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260220T110539Z CREATED:20251110T124453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T110539Z UID:10002968-1779440400-1779469200@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Trauma-informed and effective mindfulness teaching DESCRIPTION:This workshop draws on clinical research and lived experience to work with trauma in mindfulness-based work. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nThis training will enable you to identify signs of trauma in your participants and provide practical ways of helping participants manage it. It will help you understand what challenges and adaptations you may need to make to your standard teaching to help support people with trauma histories. \n\n\n\nWe approach the training from different perspectives: clinicians working in the field of trauma\, researchers discussing the evidence base for what we know is effective\, and service users sharing their experience of what worked and what didn’t work. \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis masterclass is for those people working in the field of mindfulness. It is part of the core teacher training programmes. It is open to anybody who is trained or training to be mindfulness or mindful self-compassion teachers. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, current trainees on our teacher training courses (Foundation and Adapted Mindfulness Based Interventions) are automatically on the attendance list for this masterclass\, as it forms part of the syllabus. If this is you\, you do not need to book a place. \n\n\n\nThe facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and has been teaching mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS for 18 years. He teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. He has been practising meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about building compassionate cultures in organisations and about integrating relational and mindful approaches to work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClara Strauss\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\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 (MBI)\, especially for those people who may not be willing or able to access MBCT. Along with other members of her research team\, Clara has been evaluating MBIs for people experiencing depression\, for people distressed by hearing voices and for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This research has also included research with NHS staff\, university students and the wider population. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Gilpin\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Gilpin\n\n\n\nRichard is a mindfulness teacher\, counsellor and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist. He has trained extensively in mindfulness-based practices since the 1990s and has been facilitating MBCT courses since 2007. He is the author of two self-help books: Mindfulness for Black Dogs and Blue Days (2012) and Mindfulness for Unravelling Anxiety (2016). His Masters research on MBCT was published in 2008. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\n\n\n\n If you would like a certificate of attendance\, you can request this after the event. \n\n\n\nBooking\n\n\n\nThe cost of the masterclass is £99. Please see the different options available in the booking form below. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/trauma-informed-and-effective-mindfulness-teaching-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Teacher training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/research_green-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T092624Z CREATED:20251217T110137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T092624Z UID:10002972-1777541400-1777566600@sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk SUMMARY:Same (but different): Neurodiversity-friendly mindfulness practice DESCRIPTION:It has become increasingly obvious that there are many people who might benefit from mindfulness-based interventions who struggle to access what is currently available in the UK. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will cover ways of making mindfulness more inclusive and accessible for adults who identify as neurodivergent. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is covered?\n\n\n\nA stimulating morning/afternoon where we will be looking at what’s working well and what’s not working so well in four areas \n\n\n\n\nThe experience of mindfulness and mindful self-compassion training from a participant perspective (Hannah)\n\n\n\nThe experience of mindfulness teaching training (from a trainee perspective) (Libby)\n\n\n\nThe experience of increasing inclusion working in talking therapies in the NHS setting (Julie)\n\n\n\nA “blue skies” approach looking from a systems level perspective on the landscape of mindfulness research and clinical practice with some case studies of really “doing mindfulness differently” (Tamara)\n\n\n\n\nThe format\n\n\n\nEach facilitator will share a 30-minute talk followed by a 10-minute mindfulness practice. And for those attending the live event\, there will also be 10-minutes of Q&A with each facilitator\, a breakout group to explore “what stops innovation in mindfulness in the UK” and a panel discussion. There will be plenty of short breaks throughout the day as well as a lunch break. You can see the detailed timetable here \n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\n\nThis event is for anyone who is a mindfulness/mindful self-compassion teacher or working with mindfulness in adult populations in a professional capacity who wishes to know more about how to make mindfulness more inclusive. \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nThis is an online event that will be held on the Zoom platform. \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more about how to use Zoom. \n\n\n\nWe endeavour to make this meeting friendly to all brain types. \n\n\n\nWe kindly request \n\n\n\n\nHave your camera on if you are comfortable to do so\, but if not\, please do keep it off. It’s helpful for you to let our moderator know you are there in a private message.\n\n\n\nFeel free to take care of yourself in whatever way you need to – stim and wiggle – but we request that if you are making large movements that may distract others\, please turn off the camera.\n\n\n\nPlease use the chat box for questions. We have a moderator to help the speakers ensure all questions are answered. If there is not sufficient time\, we will collate the questions and the speakers have kindly agreed to answer them and we will circulate after the event.\n\n\n\nPlease remain on mute.\n\n\n\nFeel free to use emojis to let us know how things are landing.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Marx\n\n\n\nRobert Marx is co-lead for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre and leads the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy 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 almost twenty years. \n\n\n\nHe teaches Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindful Self-Compassion and leads Compassionate Leadership Training. \n\n\n\nRobert 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTamara Russell\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTamara Russell\n\n\n\nTamara is the Founder and Director of the Mindfulness Centre of Excellence (UK)\, an innovation thinktank for secular mindfulness. She is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist specialising in “brainwise” formulated mindfulness adaptations for groups and individuals.  She has been leading a multi-disciplinary “protocol free” mindfulness teacher training in Brasil based on her Body in Mind Training approach (brainwise mindful movement) for more than fifteen years. \n\n\n\nTamara specialises in making mindfulness accessible to those who struggle to access “classical” mindfulness protocols for personal or systemic reasons. This includes creating many bespoke mindfulness interventions and providing supervision to those innovating in mindfulness delivery. \n\n\n\nJulie James\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie James\n\n\n\nJulie is a mindfulness practitioner and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist\, working within an NHS Talking Therapies service. She regularly runs Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression groups\, as well as Breathworks’ mindfulness for health groups\, to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. As mindfulness lead\, Julie provides Supervision and CPD to qualified mindfulness teachers and trainees.  \n\n\n\nJulie trained with the Anna Freud centre and now provides training to NHS colleagues\, to improve service provision when working with diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic adults in community mental health settings. As an autistic person\, she has found mindfulness-based interventions and practices deeply supportive and transformative in her own self-discovery and wellbeing. Julie draws on her specialist training and lived experience to make mindfulness provisions inclusive for all neurotypes. She is passionate about the delivery of these interventions within the NHS\, to ensure equity in access across populations who may otherwise miss out. \n\n\n\n\n\nLibby Nellany\n\n\n\n\n\nLibby Nellany\n\n\n\nLibby is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor within the NHS\, where she leads the pathways for musculoskeletal disorders and neurodiversity. She is also a recently qualified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher. \n\n\n\nWhile Libby’s professional work centres on talking therapies including CBT\, ACT\, and MBCT\, Libby’s neurodivergent experience (autistic\, ADHD\, dyslexic\, and dyspraxic) has shaped a deeply personal and creative connection to embodied mindfulness beyond her NHS role. This exploration led her to establish a space rooted in movement\, sensory awareness\, and rhythm outside of her NHS role\, which enables her to share her passion for embodied mindfulness. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHannah Rudd\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHannah Rudd\n\n\n\nHannah is autistic and works as an administrator for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is a volunteer advocate for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre and also volunteers as a ward befriender in acute mental health wards at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. \n\n\n\nOver the past couple of years\, Hannah has attended Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life and Mindful Self-Compassion eight-week courses with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. \n\n\n\nIn between these groups\, she has used piano playing and mindful self-compassion practices to work through past traumatic events. Her daily meditation practice is a loving-kindness practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nYou can book your ticket here. The standard rate for this masterclass is £75. See the different price tiers below. \n\n\n\nAs part of our equity\, diversity and inclusion policy\, we also have a limited number of concessionary tickets available on a first-come\, first-served basis. These are for people who are facing acute financial hardship and who would otherwise not be able to attend. To request a concession ticket please email spft.smc@nhs.net. \n\n\n\nWe are striving to make our courses accessible for all. If you have additional needs or learning styles\, please let us know so we can support you.  URL:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/same-but-different-neurodiversity-friendly-mindfulness-practice/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advanced,Masterclass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Conference-image-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR