One-Day Introductory Mindfulness Course

Our One-Day Introductory Course in Mindfulness based Stress Reduction offers you an opportunity to learn how to relate differently to the stressors and challenges in your life. A way that is clear, focussed and less stressful.

Our day together will enable you to explore how we habitually go into ‘autopilot’ at times of stress and challenge. When our minds are engaged in this way, we are often distracted and disconnected from what is going on within and around us, either dwelling on the past, planning, fearing or trying to control the future. As a consequence, we are seldom aware of the present moment.

It is in this state of ‘autopilot’ that our old patterns of mind, self limiting beliefs, judgments and defensive behaviour cause us the stress, unhappiness and breakdown of relationship that we are so desperately trying to avoid.

The day will help you to develop the awareness and skill to step out of this mindless state of autopilot and to connect with a more mindful way of ‘being’ - learning to pay moment-to-moment attention to the breath, the body, the mind and the world around you in a way that is more compassionate, less reactive and non-judgmental.

When we are mindful, we are better able to choose our reactions and attitudes instead of being enslaved to them. An increased sense of choice and heightened aliveness that comes with moment to moment awareness enables us to better determine our own health and well-being, thus connecting us with deeper levels of joy and happiness.

The day is experiential which means that you will learn through ‘being’ with on your direct experience and the shared experience of the group. We will introduce you to 3 principal mindfulness meditation practices. You will have an opportunity to explore and share your experience of these practices, together with additional experiential exercises and discussion.

We will explore the relevance of mindfulness to modern living, and how you can bring mindfulness into your everyday life in practical and simple ways.

One of the gifts of joining us on our one-day course is realizing that you are not alone in your struggle and experience. This can play an important role in directing you back onto your path to health and well-being and to getting the most from life!

Cost

The 1-Day Introductory Course (10am-4pm) - £50
The fee includes handouts, 1 meditation CD and refreshments.
Lunch is not included, so please bring a packed lunch.

In-House Events

The 1-Day course is also available as an in-house event. If you are interested in this option, please feel free to call to discuss.

Mindfulness Teachers

Deborah Mitchell - MBACP (Accred), UKRCP Registered

Deborah is a BACP accredited counsellor and psychotherapist offering humanistic and mindfulness based approaches in counselling, coaching, groups and courses.

In addition to offering 1-Day and 8-Week Mindfulness Courses, Deborah runs weekly Mindfulness groups within a private mental health hospital in Central London and within the Health Centre within Crawley Down.

Deborah has a particular interest in Stress Reduction, Self Esteem and Relationships. She has trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) through the University of Bangor, and is committed to on-going personal and professional development.

Prior to setting up her own practice, Deborah worked for 7 years within the field of organizational development consulting, specializing in the psychology of relationships and emotional intelligence. As a FIRO Master Practitioner, I am certified to offer the FIRO suite of psychometrics to assist clients in their deepening of awareness.

She has many years’ experience of working in business, in a variety of roles, and understands the challenges of managing business processes, group dynamics and interpersonal relationships.

Diane Mitchell - MBACP (Accred), UKRC Registered

After completing a diploma in humanistic counselling, Diane trained in psychotherapy at Spectrum, a humanistic and integrative therapy centre in North London.

In 1998 she co-founded Sussex Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice where she has worked extensively with individuals in short term and long term therapy. She also works with couples and groups and offers supervision.

In recent years she has trained as a mindfulness practitioner through the University of Bangor and offers Mindfulness based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as part of her work.

Diane has a background in business and is particularly interested in bringing counselling and stress reduction into the workplace. She has taken her work into large and small organisations, in both the voluntary and private sector.