Mindfulness: the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment Kabat-Zinn 2003 |
Deirdre’s course has helped me a great deal personally and in my connections with others and the environment. The topics covered each week are extremely meaningful, useful, practical and totally do’able! I am calmer, happier and slowly learning to have compassion for myself. I absolutely recommend this course. Deirdre is a magnificent teacher.
Tam Holden, Taupō I loved this course. Deirdre is a marvelous teacher and the course was a wonderful mixture of mindfulness science and its practical application. Each week we were introduced to something new and thought provoking. I felt very safe in the group and loved the discussions and the way we grew in our confidence to continue with our own practice. Sarah Hart, Taupō On Going Opportunities in planning for those who have completed a 6 week course It is hoped that if a reasonable number of people, interested in continuing the training, grows in Thames that we will be able to offer: One-day weekend workshops to be held through-out the year to explore and consolidate skills and practice. Re-take opportunities so people can join a repeat of the course when it runs with spare spaces. Regular Support: For those who have completed an introductory programme we hope to be able to invited them to attend free monthly meet-ups where they can participate in a 15 minute guided practice, ask questions and share and support each other in their developing mindfulness practice. |
Week 1 Introduction to some of the Neuroscience of Mindfulness. Establishing your mindfulness practice
Week 2 Mindfulness of the Body and the Senses. The neuro-physiology of the Stress Response Week 3 Mindfulness of Thinking. Focused and Open Awareness Week 4 Mindfulness of Emotions and the Three-Brain model Week 5 Mindful Self-Compassion and working with difficult emotions (the RAIN approach) Week 6 Positive Neuro-plasticity, Savouring/Gratitude Practice and continuing your daily mindfulness practice Lesson Follow-up: Weekly handouts (hard copy and/or digital) including useful links and further reading build into a comprehensive file. An email summary follows-up each session and recommended audio practices for home use are introduced each week along with a digital Resource File and Reading List. |