Group Courses

An 8-week mindfulness course is the gold standard group mindfulness training, and this course includes all the key elements of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Life (MBCT-L). The course teaches simple meditation practices that can help us be more present to our experience and manage thoughts, emotions and body sensations, as well as our life choices, more skilfully.

In the course you will learn:

• to cultivate awareness and be less caught up in negative thought, feeling and behaviour patterns
• to develop more helpful responses to difficulties and more fully appreciate life's pleasures.
• simple meditation practices including sitting meditation, body scanning and mindful movement, which can transform our relationship to daily life.

Book your place on an 8-week mindfulness course

We are currently taking bookings for the following 8-week group mindfulness courses which will be held online via Zoom.

Friday Morning Course (Online via Zoom link)

An orientation session from 9.15-11.30am on Friday 17th January 2025, and then weekly on Fridays from 17th January-28th March 2025, 9.15am-11.30am, taught by Ed Halliwell. NB There will be no session on 21st February, and the session on 14th March will be a retreat day from 9am-3pm. Book your place.

To hear about future group course dates, please sign up to our mailing list here. If you're not able to make our group course times, you might like to explore the option of one-to-one mindfulness training.

The course comprises an initial 2.25 hour orientation session, followed by eight weekly 2.25 hour sessions. There is also a six-hour day retreat which takes place on a Sunday towards the end of the course. (26 hours of teaching/group mindfulness practice in total). Our approach includes all the key elements of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Life (also known as Mindfulness For Life or MBCT- L), which are gold standard mindfulness training courses. Sessions are made up of a combination of mindfulness practices (such as body scanning, sitting meditation and gentle movement), discussion, and short presentations. We also invite you to develop your own practice through weekly homework (about 45 mins a day). We provide a course handbook and guided audios for you to do this.

The total cost of the course is £295, and this includes all 9 weekly sessions, course materials such as the guided audios and e-handbook, and the six-hour retreat day. We have a small number of concessionary places available on our courses - please contact us for details. Pre-registration is essential for all our courses.

• If you cannot make the first (orientation) session this can be re-arranged on a 1.1. basis. If after attending an orientation session you do not wish to continue with the course, you will be offered a full refund, minus the small (3%) administration charge made by our payment provider.
• We believe than no-one should be unable to take a mindfulness course due to lack of financial resources, and therefore offer a number of concessionary places on our courses. We are also able to offer one fully sponsored place for a registered carer on each course. Please contact us for further information on concessionary and sponsored places.

Please go to FAQs or contact us if you have questions about the course content or whether it will be suitable for you. Or reserve your place using online payment.

One-to-one / small group courses

Ed Halliwell has a few spaces available for mindfulness training on an individual basis or for a small private group in Cuckfield, West Sussex, or one-to-one via Skype. This can be arranged at a time to suit you. If you are interested in working with Ed on a one-to-one basis or in a private group, please contact us for a further discussion.

Sponsored and Concessionary places

We offer a limited number of fully sponsored places for carers on our 8-week courses and work with the Carer Support Service in Mid Sussex to offer these. If you would like to be considered for one of these places please contact us for a discussion.

We also offer concessionary rates for those whose financial circumstances mean that they are unable to afford the course. Please contact us if you would like to apply for a concessionary rate.

Testimonials

It was completely life-changing. I'm no longer suffering with depression and feel better prepared for crises. Working with difficulties was a pivotal practice. I've integrated the 3 Step Breathing Space and the gratitude practice into my daily life. Ed is an excellent facilitator - he is skilled at listening, reflecting back, valuing everyone’s input and encouraging individuals with problems to speak. He held the group together, which helped promote safety and develop cohesion amongst the group members.

The best thing I have ever done for myself. At first it felt unnatural and sometimes silly (listening to a raisin!) but as the weeks went on and I practiced more I really felt a change in myself for the better. Ed was a brilliant teacher I always left the classes having learnt something new I have learnt to be much kinder to myself, that my thoughts are not facts and to take joy from the simple and small things in my life! Also, confidence I can deal with difficulties without them consuming and overwhelming me!

This course has impacted positively on every area of my life; my mental well being, my physical health, socially, economically and in terms of my relationship to others and myself.

Amazing, potent, powerful, life changing.

I would like to express my great appreciation for Ed as a very kind teacher of mindfulness. His empathy, care and ability to hold the space is wonderful.

Ed, just to say thanks for helping me feel awake again.

A wonderful course. Ed’s relaxed but hugely knowledgeable way of supporting me to explore new ways of ‘being’ has really enabled me to make positive changes in my life. I have learnt to accept myself, be kind to myself and recognise my strengths. I felt that Ed always had time for everyone and gave me a lot of time. His responses were always warm and non-judgemental and insightful and it felt like I was in safe hands when I felt vulnerable.

A truly life-changing experience. Delivered with kindness, compassion, and wisdom., From beginning to end each moment was meaningful. I wouldn't change anything and I'm growing stronger each day. Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom.

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