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Same (but different): Neurodiversity-friendly mindfulness practice
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. This workshop will cover ways of making mindfulness more inclusive and accessible for adults who identify as neurodivergent. What is covered? A stimulating morning/afternoon where we will be looking at what’s working well and what’s not working so well in four areas The format Each 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…
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Mindful Self-Compassion: Freeing the heart for joy
Workshop: Exploring the power of tender and fierce mindful self-compassion to let in beneficial experiences more fully This experiential workshop explores how joy and pleasure can strengthen resilience and wellbeing. What is covered? Research 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…
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Mindfulness, heartfulness and compassion: a dialogue with faith leaders
A one-day workshop in Brighton exploring the roots of contemporary mindfulness, heartfulness and compassion-based practices.
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Masterclasses: the foundations and evolving story of mindfulness
The Sussex Mindfulness Centre organises workshops to support the development of mindfulness teachers and people interested in mindfulness and compassion-oriented approaches. The workshops include a mixture of teaching, discussion and experiential practice. Two masterclasses planned for the autumn include: Buddhist foundations of mindfulness, and the history and evolving story of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Both are led by leaders in their respective fields. Find out more here. Buddhist Foundations of Mindfulness: A day of practice, teaching and discussion Even though many of us deliver entirely secular mindfulness-based programmes, the ideas make more sense when we understand their origins and intentions.…