23 April 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 Ruth Sequeira 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 – Ruth Sequeira
Ruth Sequeira is as 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.
Course format
The online session dates for Finding Peace in a Frantic World are:
- Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 1pm to 2pm
- Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 1pm to 2pm
- 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.
We have a limited number of concessionary tickets available offered on a first-come, first-served basis for people who are unemployed or facing financial hardship who would otherwise be unable to attend. You can request a concession ticket by emailing spft.smc@nhs.net . You can book here.
