Mindfulness-based stress reduction

Manage stress and other difficulties more effectively through mindfulness meditation practices and learn how to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life. Awareness of the present moment can help you experience the richness of life more fully. Fee includes the cost of CDs essential to the course. PLEASE NOTE COURSE TIMES ARE WED 18:00 - 20:00 with an additional Sunday session on 17 June from 10:30 - 15:30.

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Key course information

Dates
02/05/12 - 27/06/12

Day(s)
Wed+Sun

Duration
8 weeks

Time
10:30 - 20:00

Fees
Full fee: £174^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FKG04*

Availability
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course is full

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health@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2622

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's mindfulness based stress reduction programme. You will learn how to focus your awareness, cultivate calmness and develop non-judgemental acceptance through a range of meditation practices. The course can help you reduce stress , manage anxiety and live life more fully. You do not need to have a specific physical or psychological difficulty to find it helpful. PLEASE NOTE COURSE TIMES ARE WED 18:00 - 20:00 with an additional Sunday session on 17 June from 10:30 - 15:30.

What topics will we cover?

The nature of mindfulness meditation
The relevance of mindfulness work to stress and anxiety
Developing awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviours
Identifying different habits of mind
A variety of formal and informal meditation practices
The relationship of mindfulness to cognitive therapy
The importance and helpfulness of acceptance
Reviewing home practice
Setting up an ongoing practice programme.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Identify the relevance of mindfulness work to stress and anxiety
- Identify key personal habits of mind and understand how these might help or hinder you
- Incorporate meditation practices into your daily life
- Have a greater acceptance of aspects of your experience.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for beginners to meditation and those who want to renew or refresh their practice. You are required to read sentences, follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by two mindfulness teachers. Carolyn Cheasman and Judy Holman are both health professionals who use mindfulness approaches in their work. Both tutors have established mindfulness meditation practices and are currently studying for an MA in mindfulness based approaches. This will be a highly experiential course. Each week you will participate in meditation practices led by the tutors. Home practice is an integral and essential part of the course. You will need to commit to setting aside 45 minutes per day for this using the CD's provided on the course. There will be some theory input relating to stress and anxiety and there will be time each week for participants to discuss their experience of the practices.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No. The cost of CD's essential to the course is included in the course fee.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. Please telephone Carolyn Cheasman directly on 020 7492 2578 or email carolyn.cheasman@citylit.ac.uk.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the impact the course is having on you throughout.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may choose to follow this up with a relevant course at City Lit. You will be given information on other sources of support for your practice. There isa wide range of complementary health courses in our Programme.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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