About MBCT
The Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programme is closely modeled on the MBSR with some important differences designed specifically to help us deal with depressive mood states. The programme has been shown to be highly effective in preventing depressive relapse and in treating other psychological conditions, including anxiety and stress-related conditions. MBCT is included in the NHS NICE guidelines and is increasingly used in therapeutic practice.
While the content and learning outcomes of the course are very similar to our other 8-week mindfulness courses, this particular course presents an opportunity for participants to learn new ways of managing and preventing episodes of low mood and anxiety in a group that shares a history of struggling with the same issues.
By training ourselves to focus our attention on the present moment, MBCT can help us:
- Cope better with emotional challenges;
- Change our relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings;
- Learn skills to reduce the risk of further episodes of low mood or depression; and
- Increase a sense of calm and wellbeing.
Over the course of the 8-week MBCT programme, participants will learn how mindfulness can help us recognise when we become entangled in streams of worries, self-criticism and ruminative thinking, and learn tools to interrupt this process and make wise choices in the face of emotional challenge. At the end of the 8-week course, participants will feel better equipped to face life’s difficulties with self-compassion instead of self-criticism, using the tools and skills they have learned.
The online course consists of eight, two-hour sessions and a six-hour online retreat day.
Notes:
- This class will be held on a web-based platform.
- The teacher and participants will be live and visible at various times. There will be group and one-to-one interaction as you would expect in a traditional classroom setting. Do contact us (friend@londonmindful.com) if you'd like to check out/test the online platform & your internet connection beforehand.
- No prior mindfulness experience is required.
- There is up to 45 minutes per day of home practice of mindfulness and self-compassion exercises recommended during the course.
- Please note we do not allow participants to miss the first session for this course.
- This course is not offered as a treatment for any specific psychological or physical conditions. The course may not be suitable for people experiencing severe difficulties, for more information please see our FAQs or email us if you would like to discuss before booking.
- As part of the booking process participants are required to complete a personal history questionnaire, and a follow-up call may be arranged. If during this call there is a mutual decision that the course isn't suitable at this time, a full refund will be given.
- If you are based outside of the UK and would prefer to pay via PayPal, please get in touch with us (friend@londonmindful.com) to arrange.
Computer Requirements:
- A PC, laptop, Macbook or tablet
- A webcam and microphone
- A stable internet connection
- A private space where you can be undisturbed
- Access to Zoom video conferencing - please note that there is no cost to download Zoom.
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