Join Dr. Marie Payne, Clinical Psychologist for an exploration and pracitcal skills workshop on Mindfulness.
What is Mindfulness ? It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better. You can take steps to develop it in your own life.
9.30 – 10.00 am
Arrivals & Coffee
10.00
Introductions and purpose of the day
10.15
What do we mean by Mindfulness? Practices, Attitudes & Way of Life, Questions and answers, Why Practise being ‘Mindful’? Brainstorm.
10.45
Mindful Meditation Exercise & Feedback
11am
Coffee Break
11.20
The Basics of Being Mindful in Everyday Life, Being ‘Non-judgemental’ – Exercise, Practising ‘Acceptance’ – discussion in pairs & group
12.30
Lunch
1.15 pm
Mindfulness Meditation Exercise 2
1.30
The benefits of living moment by moment, Being ‘One Mindful’ exercise, and examples for daily life
2pm
Participating Fully
2.30
Becoming Aware of being in ‘Doing’ or ‘Being’ modes
2.45
Tea Break
3pm
Difficulties in Being Mindful, Discussion on how to build this into your life and how you can directly benefit.
This workshop day is free but booking is essential.
Contact adamcarver@blgbt.org for more details and to reserve your place
