Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

8 week course

Reducing, eliminating and preventing depression

 

• Dates: 17th June 2020 (Every Wednesday for 8 weeks)
  (All 8 sessions should be attended to experience full health benefits)

• Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm 

• Venue: Zoom
   

Leading in a psycho-spiritual approach to mindfulness.

 

Mindfulness, which Integrates both psychological growth and  spiritual attunement providing practical support, guidance and experience for each individual on their particular journey.

 

 In these times of chaos, anxieties, confusion, insecurities and fears, there is an urgent need to help individuals to reduce, avoid and eliminate the impact of anxiety, stress, depression, grief and anger on our mental, emotional, physical health.

 

In these times of insecurity and change, we all need to discover our source of inner strength, guidance and growth.

 

 The PS-MBi 8 week program encompasses the foundations of MBCT and MBSR,  ground in consciousness and transpersonal psychology (Spirituality).

 

This program has been designed to provide both solutions to mental and emotional health, such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief and anger, as well, as help individuals through the transformation and change, towards discovering meaning and purpose in the changing paradigm.  

 

Mindfulness is practiced now by hundreds of thousands of individuals, all of whom have discovered the profound healing and life affirming impact of Mindfulness meditation. 

 

What people who complete the MBCT course report:
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• Reducing, eliminating, preventing depression

• Improving mental immunity

• Improving emotional immunity

• Lasting decreases in symptoms of illnesses

• Improved self-worth and esteem

• Ability to relax and switch off

• Reductions in pain levels

• An ability to cope more effectively in preventing depression

• Being in control of their life

 

What is MBCT?

 

Mindfulness is an experience in which we become increasing aware of what is happening directly moment by moment as it happens. Mindfulness is the opposite of mindlessness, what most people operate as, resulting in sense of isolation, separation of self, going through life in a meaningless mechanical way in addition to creating psychological and emotional states which are directly related to illnesses such as depression, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, diabetes type II and even cancer.

 

MBCT is a course delivered over 8 sessions and usually followed by either a one day-long retreat or a weekend retreat. This highly participatory and life affirming practical course includes:

 

• Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices

• Gentle stretching and mindful Chi Kung (light gentle movements similar to Tai Chi)

• Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life

• Individually tailored guidance

• Personal home practice

 

The course is challenging and life-affirming. The instructors are accomplished and skilled at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment.

 

Reawakening to what you already are...

Mindfulness is simply awakening you that which is already within you. — This deep internal resource is available to all, waiting to be utilized for taking control of your life, for self development and growth and for healing you at both psychological and physical levels.

 

Decades of research in Mindfulness has demonstrated the profound benefits including:

 

Reducing depression and the impact of depression on your health— including lockdown, work related stress, school and exam stress, family stress, financial stress, illness, aging, bereavement, grief and feeling “unsettled or loss of control.”

 

Improving symptoms and conditions for many Medical conditions—including cancer, heart disease, skin disorder, chronic illness, chronic pain, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia asthma, MS, Parkinsons and many other conditions.

 

Psychological distress and illness—including depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue and insomnia or sleep disturbances.

 

Developing resilience and self empowerment through the recognition and prevention of harmful psychological and emotional states of mind, restoring sense of balance and inner peace and learning the “how” of taking good care of yourself.

 

Decades of evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness in the treatment and improvement of many conditions has earned the programme high regard and respect within the medical and health professional community.

 

Our expert facilitators
 

The Flame centre is proud to engage the exclusive services of UK’s pioneer in Mindfulness based approaches to stress with over 25+ years of teaching and facilitating mindfulness, Dav Panesar. 
 

MBCT is not an alternative to traditional medical and psychological treatments, but complementary

Venue: Online

Cost: Total £240.00 per person.

All our Mindfulness courses are accredited through: The Institute of Mindfulness & Transpersonal Psychology