Short Courses
My short courses offer a practical, reflective way to explore Mindful Awareness and Compassion-Focused Wellbeing in greater depth.
Rather than simply learning techniques, the emphasis is on noticing what happens in our own experience, trying things out, reflecting on what we discover and finding ways to apply the learning in everyday life.
A modular approach
The courses are built around a series of interconnected themes rather than a fixed formula.
A Mindful Awareness programme might explore attention and autopilot, our relationship with stress and emotion, the body as a source of information, responding rather than reacting, and ways of bringing awareness into ordinary life.
Compassion-Focused Wellbeing can include understanding compassion and self-compassion, exploring how we respond when we feel threatened, working with difficult emotions, self-appreciation, values and developing ways of carrying compassion into daily life.
Sessions usually combine some teaching with guided reflection, conversation and practical exercises. Practices may include meditation and body awareness, but can also involve movement, imagery, mindful communication, short pauses and simple exercises that fit into everyday life. The precise emphasis can vary according to those taking part and what is most relevant.
Different ways to take part
Join an open group
From time to time I run short courses that individuals can join. These offer the opportunity to explore the material alongside others, with space for shared reflection and discussion.
Work with me one-to-one
The same themes can be explored individually, allowing us to spend more time on what feels particularly relevant to you and move at a pace that suits you.
Commission a course for your organisation or group
Courses can also be shaped around the needs of a workplace, professional group or other organisation. The content, length and emphasis can be adapted to the context, while retaining the reflective and experiential nature of the work.
Interested?
If you would like to join an upcoming course, explore the material individually, or discuss a programme for your organisation or group, please get in touch.
