In keeping with our 2025 theme, “Increasing Inclusion,” we are hosting several online events in addition to the in-person festival in Manchester (18 October at the Bridgewater Hall)!

Join our second online event on Saturday, 21 June, 10-11 am UK via ZOOM!

Neurodiversity for Mindfulness Teachers – An Introduction

This session is specifically for mindfulness teachers, and we welcome both non-neurodivergent and neurodivergent teachers, including those who self-identify.

Why attend?

Because traditional mindfulness teaching methods might not resonate with, or fully support neurodivergent individuals. This session is crafted to inspire teachers how to adapt some of these methods, fostering a learning environment that is inclusive and supportive.

We will focus on key considerations for the lead-up to, during, and post-course considerations, using the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC) (*) as a framework.

Delivered live online via ZOOM, this session blends a didactic presentation, reflective opportunities, and a chance for questions and answers.

About your presenters:

Liezl Laidlaw is a CBT Therapist and BAMBA-registered Mindfulness Specialist with ADHD lived experience.

Christoph Spiessens holds an MA in Teaching Mindfulness, is a BAMBA-registered teacher, supervisor, and self-identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person with some trauma-acquired neurodivergence.

We look forward to welcoming you!

If you are a mindfulness teacher, our online events can count towards your BAMBA CPD hours.

Can’t join live? Don’t worry: The webinar will be recorded, and a replay will be sent to all ticket holders.

Tickets are just £10, or £5 for those attending the in-person Manchester Mindfulness Festival. If that’s you, please use the promo code MMFONLINE when booking on Eventbrite (we’re counting on your honesty, thank you!).

Safety and Comfort Guidelines

This session will be recorded, but only the speaker will be visible in the recording. Your face will not appear.
You are welcome to have your camera on or off — whichever feels best for you.
If movement supports your learning, feel free to stand, stretch, or move around.
You might find it helpful to have a pen and paper nearby for any notes you wish to take.
You’re also welcome to bring a sensory tool or fidget toy if that enhances your focus or comfort.
Please stay on mute during the main session. You’ll be invited to unmute during the Q&A.
If you’d like, you can share your name and pronouns by updating your Zoom display name.
Use the chat function to ask questions, share reflections, or message the host privately with any concerns.
Feel free to use Zoom’s reaction emojis during the session to show when something resonates with you.
A recording will be made available afterwards, so there’s no pressure to remember everything in the moment.

A private Facebook Page is available for ticket holders! A great space to connect with other attendees, reflect, and even make plans!

(*) https://mbitac.bangor.ac.uk/mbitac-tool.php.en The MBI:TAC tool was collaboratively developed by teaching teams within the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University, the Oxford Mindfulness Centre at Oxford University, and CEDAR at Exeter University. It was first published in 2012 and has been developed iteratively since then. Development is still in progress informed by practice and research.