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Mindfulness Training for Adoptive Parents. Tasters: 14th & 21st March. 8 Week Course (25th April-20th June)


The Centre,  162 Pennywell Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 OTX

Please note this course has been part funded by the Oxford Mindfulness Accessibility Fund. 

Cost: £80.00

 

8 Week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course for Adoptive Parents.

This 8 week course is for adoptive parents.  You will be introduced to news ways of managing stress, regulating emotions and developing resilience. The course will support parents to be more present, with kindness and compassion for themselves and their children.

The course is likened to a ladder, with each session building on the previous one.

Participants will be invited to practice what they have learnt in between sessions. 

To find out more get in touch and/or attend a free taster/information session:

  • Tuesday 14th March (11am-1pm)
  • Tuesday 21st March (11am-1pm)

 

 

 


 

 

The course includes: 

  • 8 (2 hour sessions)
  • Workbook and C.D
  • Guided instructions of various mindfulness meditation practices taught in an entirely secular way.
  • Group learning 
  • Inquiry exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life

Wherever possible, it is advisable that participants attend all 8 sessions. 

The course is taught by two Mindfulness Teachers, Emma Thom and Jacky Slade.  

Participants may attend either individually or as a couple.