We have now run around ninety mindfulness groups for staff since 2004, in which well over a thousand people have participated. We have found large and significant improvements in reduced levels of stress, improved wellbeing and compassion for self and others. We know from other research that such improvements increase resilience, flexibility and job satisfaction.

I was cynical (about the course), not sure how it would help, but my mood improved significantly; my mood is a lot better than 6 months ago. I am calmer, less irritable and crying less.

Participant on a Sussex Mindfulness Centre eight-week course.

The stress we are under with targets and pressures, I think this course gave us the tools to deal with these.

 Participant on a Sussex Mindfulness Centre eight-week course.