MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
This 8-week course is recognised internationally as a treatment for anxiety, stress and the relief of chronic pain.
The weekly sessions last 2 hours, and include meditations, teaching and group work. Movement meditations are included, loose clothing is recommended. During the course there is an additional silent retreat day. This is an opportunity to practice mindfulness at a deeper level and for a prolonged time. Homework is included, this is a key factor in establishing a regular mindfulness practice.
It is suitable for anyone, especially those-
- New to mindfulness,
- Want support to develop a meditation practice,
- Want to manage their stress and anxiety.
- Professionals who wish to incorporate mindfulness into their work.
Further information can be found here
Date: Monday 16th September – Monday 4th November
Time: Evening 7-9 pm
Silent Retreat day: Saturday 19th October (TBC)
Venue: Brighouse Central Methodist Church, Brighouse, HD6 1AQ (TBC)
Cost: £220
Introductory Courses
AN EVENING OF MINDFULNESS
During this 2 hour introduction you will be introduced to the science behind mindfulness as a treatment of anxiety and stress. You will have the opportunity to meditate and talk about this experience. Mindfulness is over 2 thousands years old and this history will be put into context with modern mindfulness.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
Time: TBC
Cost: £10
MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS
This series of 3 workshops provides an insight into the MBSR course. It offers an opportunity to experience meditations and begin to gain awareness of the factors that influence our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Each workshop has a theme which when brought together give a broad understanding of mindfulness and its use in the 21st century.
The cost of ‘Mindfulness for Beginners’ will be deducted from the MBSR course should you subsequently choose to book onto this.
Date: Monday 3rd June to Monday 17th June (7-8.30 pm)
Venue: Brighouse Central Methodist Church, Brighouse, HD6 1AQ (TBC)
Cost: £45
For those attending Mindfulness for beginners £45 will be deducted from the cost of MBSR
EATING AND MINDFULNESS
I have designed this course based on my experiences in my careers as both a dietitian and as a psychotherapist, combining these with my understanding of mindfulness.
I offer a 4 week course, provided in the safety and comfort of my counselling room. The course is contained within the ideas of mindfulness and self awareness, which also include self compassion.
Individuals are encouraged to explore the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours they have around food. They will be encouraged to challenge these.
Within the small group participants will be encouraged to reflect on the extent to which they judge and criticise themselves and begin a journey of shifting this to acceptance and self compassion.
Date: Monday 1st July to Monday 22nd July (provisional, subject to demand)
Venue: Insightfulness Counselling Room, 1 Close Lea, HD6 3AR
Time: 7-8.30 pm
Cost: £80
Maximum 5 participants
BESPOKE PACKAGES
If you wish to run your own Mindfulness programmes, or to find out more for yourself, family and friends I am able to design training to suit your particular needs. I cannot deliver training to large organisations but am happy to point you in the right direction. I can provide an intimate venue for up to 5 people.
- Packages for small groups of friends or family
- Single events or a course
- Small venue or large
- You lose nothing by asking the question!
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