Session Themes:
Session 1 - An introduction to Mindfulness.
Session 2 - Perceptions and creative responding. "It's not the stressors per se, but how you handle them"
Session 3 - The Pleasure and Power in being present.
Session 4 - Cultivating Curiosity and Openness to the full range of experience, recognizing and reducing the negative effects of automatic, habitual stress reactivity.
Session 5 - Paying attention to your growing capacity to respond and recover more rapidly from everyday challenges and stressors.
Session 6 - Interpersonal Mindfulness and Building Resilience.
Session 7 - Integrating Mindfulness practice and reflecting on life-style choices. "What do I need to take care of myself now"?
Session 8 - A Mindful Life, keeping up the momentum.
Course Intentions:
Please note there is little opportunity or time in either the group or 1-1 option to discuss any current or past personal problems not related to the session or home practices. If necessary these should be pursued through individual work with a counselor or other appropriate support.