Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy 8 week Course (MBCT)
The next MBCT course is scheduled for April 2011.
The Venue:
Islington Yoga, 357 City Rd EC1V 1LR.
3 mns walk from Islington/Angel tube station and numerous buses from the City.
There is a maximum of 12 participants for this group.
About the Course
The course is aimed a people who have experienced depression, anxiety, stress or anyone wanting to learn meditation to improve coping abilities and wellbeing.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy combines a form of eastern meditation with elements of Cognitive Therapy. Mindfulness means paying attention to our experiences moment to moment, without judgement. Being fully aware of what is happening, regarding bodily sensations, emotions, impulses, thoughts and mental images and developing an accepting attitude towards “what is” because it simply “is” without the interference of the mind’s effort to explain, label and rationalise things.
This process gives us opportunities and greater freedom to choose and respond as opposed to reacting automatically and going down the same old mental ruts.
“Slowing down” or “Being rather than doing”, reduces heart rate and increases brain activity. Paying attention moment to moment to whatever arises without judgements:
- Increases self-awareness, self-trust and self acceptance as well as empathy for self and others
- Improves concentration and creativity
- Fosters serenity in the face of adversities
- Develops a more accepting attitude towards life and its challenges
- Helps in adapting quickly to changes and life transitions
- Reduces stress and stress related physical symptoms including chronic pain
- Decreases anxiety and depression
- Improves immune system functioning
- Reduces symptoms secondary to chronic illness and life threatening illness
- Enhance overall appreciation of life
People learn to identify, accept and not respond to their negative automatic thoughts, emotions and automatic reactions.
Mindfulness is taught and learnt through personal experiences of a range of formal and informal meditation practice. The teaching is experiential and requires a commitment to practice daily for an average of 40 minutes during the 8 weeks course. We will support you throughout this process.
About the Fees
The fee for the day course is £ 275 – including a pre-course assessment interview, 8 x 2 hours classes, handouts, guided meditation CDs and telephone support between sessions if needed. There are limited places and limited concessions available for students and unemployed.To book the course
Or if you have further questions, contact Nathalie via this website and we will arrange a time for a Telephone assessment.