CENTRESPACE
Mindfulness Training & Practice
FREEING YOURSELF FROM DEPRESSION AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
THE 8 WEEK (MBCT) MINDFULNESS BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY PROGRAMME
What is MBCT
MBCT combines ancient wisdom meditation practices and 21st century science to help you overcome depression, anxiety and stress by simply learning new ways to respond to your thoughts and feelings.
It takes the form of 8 weekly classes, plus an all-day session held at around week 6.
MBCT is a non-religious course and is suitable for people from all faiths and none.
Does it work?
MBCT has been tested and proven effective in clinical trials throughout the world.
The UK National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has endorsed MBCT as an effective treatment for prevention of depression relapse.
Scientific research has shown a range of benefits associated with participation in both MBSR and MBCT courses including:
Reduced stress
Enhanced capacity to manage anxiety
Sharpened attention & concentration
Deeper sense of calm & peace
Increased enthusiasm & energy levels
Improved mood regulation
Increased self confidence
Enhanced capacity for acceptance
More information
You can read more about MBCT here
If you are interested in the research that supports MBCT please click here
Testimonials
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Next 8 week MBCT course
Dates: TBC
Times: TBC
Course Schedule
Weekly 2hr group sessions for 8 weeks and one day-long retreat.
There is a set of audio files to accompany the programme, which you are encouraged to use to practise on your own once a day, six days a week. This forms an important part of the programme. In the classes, there is an opportunity to talk about your experiences with the practices and the obstacles that inevitably arise. An experienced mindfulness teacher will support you to find ways to deal with any difficulties skilfully and to gradually integrate the practice into your life in a way the works for you.
Trainers
Kara Woods and Tan Phuong
Location
Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens, Covent Garden London, WC2N 4EH
Cost
£300
Includes: home practice audio files, course information folder and home practice worksheets, 30 hours of face to face teaching and guidance and 9 weeks of teacher support outside of taught sessions
Some concessions available - please enquire
Questions
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What clinicians say about MBCT
I consider MBCT to be an effective means of preventing and treating depression and enhancing emotional wellbeing.
Andrew Weil, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and Spontaneous Happiness