A list of the current events offered by the Chaplaincy Event listing Search Tags Mindfulness Event date Date from Date to Nov 13 2025 17.00 - 18.30 Grief Group The Grief Group is a bi-weekly peer support group for students. For those who want to talk about grief or dying, with people who may have similar thoughts or experiences. A welcoming, confidential space, for talking, listening and being heard. All welcome, biscuits provided and bringing of own hot drinks encouraged! There is no expectation that you have to attend every week, but you are welcome to come along as and when you can. For people of any religious belief or none whatsoever. Further information Nov 17 2025 10.30 - 12.00 Mindfulness Course for Staff and PGRs Mindfulness 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 29th November. 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. Further information Nov 17 2025 13.10 - 13.50 Mindfulness Monday Drop-In No Session Monday 13th October Details on the Mindfulness Drop-In available at the Chaplaincy. Every session consists of a guided practice, followed by guided inquiry. They are free of charge. Further information Nov 18 2025 13.10 - 13.50 Capacitar Tai Chi Wellbeing Capacitar tai chi is a wonderful way to feel grounded and calm and gives us an opportunity to connect to the healing energy of nature around us. For details on how to join these weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-sessions please go to here. Our weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-ins take place both in-person in Sanctuary at The Chaplaincy Centre and will also be streamed online using Zoom for anyone who wants to join online. Please note that places are limited in the Meeting Room and are on a first come first serve basis. Further information Nov 19 2025 13.15 - 13.45 Holy Communion Details of Holy Communion at The Chaplaincy which is held every Wednesday of term time. Further information Nov 21 2025 15.00 - 16.30 Mindfulness Community Class A free monthly class for graduates of the Mindfulness Courses. Mindfulness Further information Nov 25 2025 14.00 - 15.00 Online Mindfulness For Pain Workshop Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people in Scotland, and difficulty with pain – whether chronic or acute – is one of the most common motivations for students and staff attending the mindfulness classes at the Chaplaincy. Further information Nov 29 2025 11.00 - 16.00 Mindfulness Online Day Retreat The retreats begin at 11am and end at 4pm. Consisting of three sessions spaced throughout the day, the online retreat builds in flexibility for you to attend to things at home as you need, or spend the duration of the day ‘on retreat’, as you wish. Further information This article was published on 2024-09-09
