Mindfulness Based Living Course - UK Accredited
About the event
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St George's Mindfulness Society is excited to announce our 2nd MBLC Mindfulness Based Living Course. This 8 week course is accredited by the UK Mindfulness Association. Over the 8 weeks (plus additional intro & follow-up weeks) we explore & learn different ways to approach Mindfulness, practices to deepen our understanding and to bring it increasingly into our everyday lives.
Mindfulness practice makes us more present in our lives, helping us appreciate the texture of our experiences, enjoy ourselves and our relationships. It refocuses our attention away from our anxieties and distractions, helping us find our calm and focus. It has been shown repeatedly to improve grades in students, while reducing stress. This MBLC course is the place to really develop a Mindfulness practice, which will be a tool to support you through university, your career and your life.
Unlike most accredited Mindfulness courses - such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - the MBLC course is not designed as therapy for people who identify problems in their lives - it is open to all people, whether new to mindfulness or experts, whether just exploring or seeking something specific from their practice.
MBLC programmes normally cost from £150 to £300. St George's Mindfulness Society is able to offer the bargain price of £20 for students or £50 for staff.
Participants will receive a course handbook and recorded guided practices, and a certificate once they complete the course. All we ask in return is your commitment to come to all sessions if possible - please please don't sign up if you think you'll only be able to come to some sessions as places are extremely limited. Participants should also be prepared to commit to home practice of up to 30-40 minutes daily.
Course details:
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Who can participate:
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Any St George's University student & any St George's University or Hospital staff member (as an SU society, if there is competition for places we will prioritise students)
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Any level of Mindfulness experience
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How much: £20 students, £50 university/ hospital staff (Staff, make a SGSU.org.uk account here in order to pay)
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Where: Hunter wing, Floor 5, Room H5.19 teaching
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When: Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
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9th Nov - intro session
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16th Nov - 7th Dec (4 weeks) - 1st half
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4 week break for Christmas
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11th Jan - 1st Feb (4 weeks) - 2nd half
Some small print:
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Staff or student IDs must be brought to the first session to confirm entry on the course.
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In the event of non-attendance or failure to complete the course, no refunds can be given.
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The course contains some gentle movement – please contact your GP or the organiser if this may challenge your participation on the course.
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Home practice is an essential part of the MBLC and may take about 30-40 minutes each day during the course.
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As part of St George's Student Union, we are required to ensure that at least half our participants are students. We regret that we may be required to cancel later staff member subscriptions if we cannot match them with students.
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We reserve the right to cancel & refund any tickets, at any time at our discretion.