Mindful Space

Newport Intensive Mindfulness (MBSR) Course September – October 2012

Learn new ways of handling stress, pain and difficult feelings. An experiential course in mindfulness, based on the work of

Jon Kabat-Zinn. Learn in a supportive group environment with an experienced meditator, trainer and counsellor.

What will I get out of the course?
  • Strategies to handle difficult feelings, stress, chronic pain and moods
  • Greater patience, compassion, determination and focus
  • Deeper body awareness
  • Greater attunement to yourself, others and the world around you
/ What have previous students said?
“Excellent course in everyway – practical, informative, gentle, well-prepared and structured”. EK, counsellor, Swansea
“The tutor was patient and very receptive to the needs of those on the course.” MQ, Cardiff
“The course has helped me cope with physical pain and deal with the pressure of work.” RC, Cardiff
“It has made me enjoy every day and not want to wish ‘bad’ days away. ” JK, researcher, Swansea

When and where is the course?

Place:Newport Clinic of Holistic Health, 4 Llanthewy Road, Newport, NP20 4JR

Trainer:Keith Hackwood

Dates:4 half-day Saturday morning sessions in Newport;15 and 29 September,

13 and 27 October and one full day in Cardiff, Saturday 20 Oct (10-4pm)

Times:9:30am-1:30pm

Fee:£165 early bird fee (before 1 Sept), £185 full fee

(20% discount for Mindful Space graduates)

Note:

Mindfulness meditation is a skill that requires commitment and daily practice to develop.

To get the full benefits from the course you will need to set aside a regular time to do home practice of up to 60 minutes per day. If you think that this is going to be difficult for you please discuss this with the trainer before you enrol.

The trainer

Keith Hackwood (MA Oxon, MA Cardiff) is an experienced meditator, psychotherapist (MBACP) and trainer. Keith has trained in the Tibetan meditation tradition and has had a meditation and mindfulness practice for over 12 years. He works at the University of Wales, Newport and has a private psychotherapy and supervision practice.

Course Outline

The course will cover the core syllabus of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s course in MBSR,

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, including mindfulness of breathing and body scan meditations, breathwork and bodywork, input and discussion on the theory and principles of mindfulness and the opportunity to apply the teachings to your life and experience.

Learning Environment

A central part of the learning on this course will take place between students, in the group. For this learning to take place it is essential that the group environment is comfortable, friendly and supportive. I see it as a key part of my role to facilitate this environment.

Requirements

The course is open to beginners and to people who have meditated before in other settings. The only course requirement is that you make a commitment to attend all the sessions and set up and maintain a daily meditation and mindfulness practice. (You will get lots of support to help you do so.)

Reading

I recommend that you read either Full Catastrophe Living (Kabat-Zinn), Living Well with Pain and Illness (Burch) or A Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Williams).

Equipment

Please bring four or five cushions and a blanket to class. You may also choose to invest in a proper meditation cushion and mat to support your practice.

Registration

To register please return the form and with course fee or a deposit of £80. Your place will be booked as soon as the form and fee are received. If you drop out before the start of the course any payment will be refunded minus the £80 deposit.

Contact

For more information please email Vicki Worsley, . If you’d like discuss the course please phone the trainer, Keith Hackwood, tel: 075307080513.

Mindfulness Training in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales

Mindful Space Registration Form

Newport Intensive Mindfulness (MBSR) Course Sept – Oct 2012

Name:………………………………………………………………………..……………………..…..

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(Your details will be kept on file in order to contact you if class details are changed . If you do not agree please tick here .…)

  1. How did you hear about the course? …………………………………………………………………
  2. Do you have any experience of meditation? ……………………………………………………….
  3. What are you hoping to get out of the course? ……………………………………………………

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  1. Are you able to commit to attending all the sessions? ……………………………….. yes/no
  2. Are you able to commit to doing up to 60 minutes of meditation and mindfulness practice everyday during the course?…………………….………………….……………..yes/no

(If no, please phone to discuss it or wait until you can make these commitments).

  1. Do you have any health conditions you would like me to know about? (eg. Back pain, asthma, panic attacks, allergies) ………………………………………………………………………

Course Fees * (The course fee includes a meditation CD and workbook.)

£165 early bird fee (before 1 Sept) / £185 full fee (paid after 1 Sept)
£80 deposit (remaining £105 due by 15 Sept)

* If you cancel the start of the course any payment will be refunded minus the £80 deposit.

#Mindful Space course graduates are eligible for a 20% discount. Please email or phone for details.

Payment Method

Cash / Direct bank transfer
(Acc: 02099551, Sort code: 404775)
Cheque (to Victoria Worsley)

Signature: ……………………………………………….……………………. Date: …………………………

Please return to:

Vicki Worsley, Mindful Space, 19 Ffordd-y-Capel, Efail Isaf, Pontypridd, CF38 1AP