Mindfulness Courses
FREE 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses
Our free Mindfulness Courses are prioritised for low or no income Salford residents with current or a history of mental health issues, we then accept other Salford residents for available places on courses.
Please complete the Mindfulness referral form to be added to the waiting list for Mindfulness Courses.
Please note that all courses are subject to waiting lists as the courses have proved to be very popular. If you are interested in attending any future courses, please submit a referral form as soon as possible.
What do you do on a Mindfulness Course?
The course will help you understand what mindfulness is and introduce you to a number of different practices that can help to support your wellbeing and increase psychological and emotional resilience:
- Body Scan
- Mindful Breathing
- Mindful Sitting Meditation
- Mindful Movement
- Mindful Walking
- Everyday Mindfulness
You will be provided with a login to the Mindfulness User Section of our website, where you can access mp3s audio tracks to download or alternatively CDs can be provided.
Mindfulness Practitioner Training Course
We are now running Mindfulness Practitioner Training Courses for health and social care professionals, therapists, educators and those with significant previous experience of mindfulness practice.
Please e-mail mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk to register your interest.
Mindfulness Approaches for People Experiencing Distressing Voices & Paranoia with Andy Phee
About: This module is delivered by Mindfulness Teacher & Community Mental Health Nurse Andy Phee, for more information about Andy and his work please visit: http://mindfuln16.london/
Date: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: £125 per participant, teas/coffees/light refreshments provided, please supply your own lunch
Location: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, 1 St Philips Place, Salford M3 6FA
Contact: mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk or Jess on 0161 212 6461
Mindful Movement One Day Workshop
About: This workshop day explores different sequences of mindful movement (lying, standing, walking, sitting) as well as approaches for working with physical conditions and pain. The workshop is led by Suzanne Farrell Lynch from Mind in Salford, a UK Network listed Mindfulness Teacher & Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher.
Date: Saturday 16th February 2019
Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
Cost: £30 per participant, teas/coffees/light refreshments provided, please supply your own lunch
Location: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, 1 St Philips Place, Salford M3 6FA
Contact: mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk or Jess on 0161 212 6461
Mindful Self-Compassion & Self-Care in Mental Health One Day Module with Miia Chambers
About: This one day module will explore the relevance and ways of working with mindful self-compassion and self-care with clients as part of mindfulness courses or programmes.
Date: Friday 8th March 2019
Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: £125 per participant, teas/coffees/light refreshments provided, please supply your own lunch
Location: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, 1 St Philips Place, Salford M3 6FA
Contact: mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk or Jess on 0161 212 6461
Mindfulness in Mind 5 Day Silent Retreat at the Oblate Centre in Crewe –
About: The retreat will be guided by Miia Chambers & Markus Greenwood, both experienced practitioners of mindfulness who will be supporting participants in their own experience of practice on this silent retreat.
Dates: Monday 29th April to Friday 3 May 2019
Location: Oblate Retreat & Spirituality Centre, Crewe – https://www.orc-crewe.org/
Cost: £575 per participant – cost includes teaching, accommodation and food
For further details about this retreat and to book please contact :
Miia Chambers, Mindfulness Lead
At Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
Miia.Chambers@mindchwf.org.uk
Tel: 020 8525 2326
Mind in City, Hackney & Waltham Forest Switchboard: 020 8985 4239
