Mindfulness and Compassion Courses

Information on this semester's Mindfulness courses for students and staff.

Mindfulness Course for Students

Wednesdays, 17th September - 12th November (9 weeks, no session 15th October)

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Inclusive Day Retreat online (optional), Saturday 25th October 

Donation: £45 

 

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Course Teacher

Dr Kitty Wheater

Mindfulness Course

Mindfulness is a well-researched and effective means of alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, and promoting wellbeing and flourishing. This 8-session course is intended for those who want to develop skills to deal more easily with the stresses of everyday life, study, and work. It is a progressive course, suitable for beginners and those with previous experience of meditation. An optional all-day mindfulness retreat online is included, on Saturday 25th October.

The course-book, Mindfulness: a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Williams and Penman), will need to be purchased separately. The Chaplaincy offers a £10 book token towards reimbursement for this, attendance-linked (6/8 sessions, available on completion). 

Mindfulness training consists of formal and informal practices, cognitive exercises, and psycho-education. Over eight sessions, you will learn to steady your attention, and recognise and work with unhelpful patterns of thought. 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.


As the course is progressive, you will need to be able to commit to the duration of the programme over 9 weeks (no session Weds 15th October), and to 30 minutes’ home practice per day.


‘I was hesitant to sign up, but I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed my time in class and will definitely recommend this class to others.’

‘This course literally changed, if not saved my life.’

‘Fantastic. Amazing. Life changing.’


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. If you wish to discuss whether the course is suitable for you currently, please contact the Mindfulness Chaplain, Dr Kitty Wheater. 


 

Mindfulness and Compassion Course for Staff and PGRs

Mondays, 27th October - 24th November (5 weeks)

10am - 12pm

Inclusive Day Retreat online (optional), Saturday 29th November 

Donation: Staff £85, PGRs £45

 

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Course Teacher

Dr Kitty Wheater and Revd Dr Harriet Harris

Mindfulness and Compassion Course

Mindfulness and compassion are 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 included in the suggested donation.

Mindfulness and compassion 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.


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.


‘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.’


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, Dr Kitty Wheater.


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