Mindfulness Course for Staff and PGRs, Spring 2026Info Location Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionA 5-week course of mindfulness training. Includes an optional mindfulness day retreat (online) on Saturday 16th May. Requires 30 mins’ mindfulness home practice per day. Suitable for beginners. Runs Wednesdays, 22nd April to 20th May, 3-4.30pm.
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ContactMore InformationMindfulness is a well-researched and effective means of alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, and promoting wellbeing and flourishing in ourselves and our relationships. This 5-week course is intended for those who want to develop skills to deal more easily with the stresses of everyday life and work, and promote flourishing in daily life. It is a progressive course, suitable for beginners and those with previous experience of meditation. It is taught in 5 weekly sessions, and requires about 30 minutes’ daily home practice. An optional all-day mindfulness retreat (online) is included, on Saturday 16th May. The course-book, Mindfulness: a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Williams and Penman), is readily available in bookshops, libraries, and second-hand; you will need to obtain a copy of this for the course. What will I learn? Mindfulness training consists of formal and informal practices, cognitive exercises, and psycho-education. Over five sessions, you will learn to steady your attention, recognise and work with unhelpful patterns of thought, and orient mental habits towards presence and appreciation. We will investigate the patterns of mind and behaviour that give rise to low mood and a sense of being ‘stuck’, and those that promote good mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life. How much time will I need to commit? As the course is progressive, you will need to be able to commit to the duration of the programme over 5 weeks, and to about 30 minutes’ home practice per day. What do previous participants say? ‘Really enjoyable and helpful – will definitely recommend it.’ ‘I felt understood, supported and had a safe space to come to.’ ‘Thank you so much. This feels like the beginning of a journey with meditation and compassion at the end. I feel well equipped to go forward and be kinder to others and myself.’ Is this the right course and/or the right time for me to attend? The course is not a treatment for any specific physical or psychological conditions, and it is not suitable for people who are currently experiencing very severe problems in these areas. Before you book, please check the course webpage for more information. If you wish to discuss whether the course is suitable for you currently, please contact the Mindfulness Chaplain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
