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  • Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    11 February at 13:00 to 14:00

    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.

    Overview

    Mindfulness 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.

    This one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.
    Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.

    SMC

  • Moment to pause – Free lunchtime mindfulness session

    Moment to pause – Free lunchtime mindfulness session

    10 June at 13:00 to 14:00

    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.

    Overview

    Mindfulness 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.

    This 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.

    Who is it for?

    These sessions are for you if you are:

    • Would like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.
    • Are returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.
    • Completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.

    Where?

    Online on Zoom

    For 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.

    SMC

  • Moment to pause – Free lunchtime mindfulness session

    Moment to pause – Free lunchtime mindfulness session

    1 May at 13:00 to 14:00

    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.

    Overview

    Mindfulness 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.

    This 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.

    We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion if you’d like.

    Who is it for?

    These sessions are for you if you are:

    • Would like to take a moment to pause in the middle of the day.
    • Are returning to mindfulness and want a refresh / reminder about what is involved.
    • Completely new to mindfulness and meditation and want to try it out.

    Where?

    Online on Zoom

    For 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. Thank you.

    SMC

  • Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    7 April at 13:00 to 14:00

    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.

    Overview

    Mindfulness 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.

    This 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.
    We’re aware that the session is during lunchtime. Feel free to bring something to eat during the discussion part if you’d like.

    Where?

    Online, on Zoom.

    For 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.

    SMC

  • Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    Free lunchtime mindfulness taster session

    5 March at 13:00 to 14:00

    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.

    Overview

    Mindfulness 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.

    This one-hour lunch-time session will give you a pause in the day to experience the benefits of practicing mindfulness. You will be guided through the basic principles of mindfulness and will sample a range of different practices. Over time these practices can help you build the capacity to experience life differently. Mindfulness can work for you as an individual and for your team or service.
    Bring your lunch for the mindfulness eating exercise.

    For 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.

    SMC

  • Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Thursday lunchtimes

    Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Thursday lunchtimes

    23 April 2026 at 13:00 to 14:00

    Eight-week course following the programme outlined in the bestselling book of the same name. Largely self-directed the course includes three online live sessions. The course sessions are online on Thursdays, at 1pm for one hour over the eight weeks of the course. The online sessions are on: 23 April, 21 May and 18 June 2026.

    Overview

    This is an eight-week, largely self-directed, mindfulness course using as the basis, Mark Williams and Danny Penman’s best-selling book Mindfulness: Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World.

    You will be supported by experienced teacher Robert Marx (co-lead of Sussex Mindfulness Centre) in three online sessions at the beginning, middle and end of the eight-week programme. For most of the programme, you will follow the exercises in the book on your own. You will need to set aside around half-an-hour a day from 23 April to 18 June 2026 for this.

    Who is the course for?

    This course offers a highly accessible, engaging and practical introduction to mindfulness. It is suitable for beginners who want to learn flexibly.

    Teacher – Robert Marx

    Portrait of Robert Marx

    Robert Marx is a consultant clinical psychologist and has been involved in running mindfulness groups for staff and patients since 2006. He also trains and supervises others doing mindfulness work. He is interested in relational mindfulness and in adaptations of mindfulness-basedi interventions using compassion practices.

    Course format

    The online session dates for Finding Peace in a Frantic World are:

    1. Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 1pm to 2pm
    2. Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 1pm to 2pm
    3. Thursday, 18 June 2026, from 1pm to 2pm

    Session 1: In the first session we will explore what is mindfulness? You will be guided in how to use the book through the eight week course.

    Session 2: In session two, we will explore what you are learning from the programme? We will identify any challenges you are facing, and explore how we can overcome these?

    Session 3: In the last session, we identify what has been most helpful for you and what you most want to remember? What learning you will take away?

    Course costs and how to book

    The course costs £60 (or £50 for Early Bird bookings) and you will need to buy the book. You can book here.