Reasons to pause for thought at Mindful Culture conference

20 March 2023
The theme of our conference this year was ‘mindful culture’. With all the many challenges and pressures facing our society and the organisations we... continue reading

Compassion in challenging times with Dr Thupten Jinpa

1 February 2023
We are excited to be hosting Dr Thupten Jinpa for a talk on compassion in challenging times on 8 June 2023. The Buddhist scholar and principal tran... continue reading

When times get hard - effective leaders practice compassion

1 February 2023
Compassion is not a virtue - it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have - it’s something we choose to practice. There is no ... continue reading

New mindfulness course for Black, Asian and People of Colour

31 January 2023
We are making mindfulness training available to diverse communities that are underrepresented within mainstream NHS services. At the end of last y... continue reading

"How mindfulness helps me" by Robert Marx

23 January 2023
Quite often we promote mindfulness as a way of feeling less stressed, less depressed, less anxious, less self-punishing.   We gather ourselves aro... continue reading

New Year: New You? New mindfulness courses for SPFT staff

3 January 2023
“The mindfulness course provided me with a renewed sense of wellbeing and connection.” Many of us make resolutions in the New Year, and forget the... continue reading

Workshops at Spring conference: "What is mindful culture?"

17 October 2022
We have a varied and engaging set of workshops for people attending our Spring conference on 10 March 2023. Supporting the conference theme around ... continue reading

Desperately seeking healthcare staff with experience of mindfulness

17 October 2022
MINDARISE is a new research programme that is looking to recruit healthcare staff with any experience of mindfulness (at any level and through any ... continue reading

Spread your tail - Learn to teach mindfulness

1 October 2022
Whether you’re interested in running an eight-week mindfulness course for the general population or want to bring mindfulness into your current wor... continue reading

Take refuge from the storm: try mindfulness

28 September 2022
Mindfulness can help us find balance through life’s ups and downs. It helps us learn to respond more skilfully when difficulties arise.  Mindfulne... continue reading

Equity, diversity and inclusion teacher training

27 September 2022
Calling all mindfulness teachers For the first time we’re running a mindfulness based equity, diversity and inclusion masterclass to help mindfuln... continue reading

Can mindfulness contribute to a more inclusive culture?

22 September 2022
If culture is made up of the values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours shared by a group of people - then how can mindfulness and a greater awarene... continue reading

Professorship for co-lead at Sussex Mindfulness Centre

9 August 2022
Clara Strauss, co-lead of Sussex Mindfulness Centre, has been appointed to a professorship, as a result of her research into mental health and well... continue reading

Train to teach mindful self-compassion

25 July 2022
Are you interested in teaching mindful self-compassion? Why not join our six-day foundation course, and learn in the beautiful surroundings of the ... continue reading

Pioneers in mindful self-compassion bring their special magic to Brighton

13 July 2022
The founders of the mindful self-compassion programme, Kristin Neff and Chris  Germer, ran a hugely successful and very nourishing two-day wokshop ... continue reading

Are there barriers to mindfulness for men?

13 June 2022
Around one in eight men face mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The proportion i... continue reading

A day of mindful practice or another weekend getting stuff done?

12 June 2022
“There is a deep awareness that emerges in the silence and stillness of retreat. As the mind becomes quiet, we begin to hear the calling of the ... continue reading

Masterclasses: the foundations and evolving story of mindfulness

1 June 2022
The Sussex Mindfulness Centre organises workshops to support the development of mindfulness teachers and people interested in mindfulness and compa... continue reading

Self compassion pioneers set to run workshop in Brighton

12 May 2022
Two American mindful self-compassion experts are heading to Sussex this summer for their only UK event this year, giving people the chance to learn... continue reading

What is Mindful Culture? Conference 2022

12 May 2022
This year’s Sussex Mindfulness Centre conference explores mindfulness culture bringing a clinical and appreciative perspective.  The conference ta... continue reading

Learn to be kinder to yourself in three easy steps

12 May 2022
If you struggle with the concept of being kind to yourself, consider these questions. When you’ve made a mistake do you find that you turn on yours... continue reading