This course is designed to help improve wellbeing and give you tools to respond to the stresses and strains of everyday life. It has been developed for the general population, and is based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course .

OVERVIEW
This course helps participants develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences which in turn helps cultivate resilience and reduce low-mood and anxiety. It combines mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural techniques. There is increasing evidence that shows mindfulness is effective for reducing low-mood, and helping to improve wellbeing and resilience.

WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is intended for members of the general public who are looking to improve their wellbeing and discover tools to help with the general stresses and strains of everyday life. Taking this course also counts as one of the requirements for joining our mindfulness teacher training, if this is something you may be interested in.

Please note, this course may not be suitable for everyone. If you are experiencing serious mental health issues, you should talk to your GP about being referred to the appropriate clinical service. You can find details on referrals and self-referral here.

WHEN?
Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm starting on 20 October and running to 15 December 2025, (no session 24 November). The orientation session is on Monday 13 October.

WHERE?
ONLINE: Zoom

THE FORMAT OF THE COURSE?
Two-hour orientation session at the start to help you decide if the course is right for you
Eight weekly two-hour classes including mindfulness practices, discussion and exercises
Daily meditation home practice of between 20 to 40 minutes

FACILITATOR
Fergal Jones

See this page for more details: https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/mindfulness-eight-week-course-monday-evenings/