OTHER FOLLOW-UP COURSES, RETREATS AND MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSES

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(MBSR)

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
PROGRAM WITH CHERISE VALLET

ADELAIDE AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM

12 OCTOBER – 30 NOVEMBER

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, practical and empowering program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life.

You will learn specific skills and practices to build your innate capacity to break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and other ‘life-aches’.

This course provides an in-depth approach to shifting your habitual thinking mind into a new and freer framework.

An ideal course to build on your skills developed during the Mindfulness Works 4-week course.

I am running this one online where our small group will gather each week over eight weeks to participate in various forms of mindfulness meditation, share and enquire about experience, and learn some fascinating and helpful info regarding how our brains function, current scientific research into mindfulness benefits, and more. It’s fun, it’s interactive, it’s deeply nourishing. You will learn more about yourself and find some key touchpoints for knowing how to manage, skillfully, the constant ups and downs of life. Essential skills for our times.Cost: $497 (includes 100-page comprehensive course manual plus access to guided meditations used through the program)

Dates:  8 Tuesdays, 12 October – 30 November (6.30pm – 9.00pm) and A “Day of Mindfulness” on Sunday, 21 November (9.30am – 4.30pm)
Venue:  In person at an Adelaide location or via Zoom if required.
Cost:  $497 (includes 100-page comprehensive course manual + access to guided meditations used through the program)
Facilitator:  Cherise Vallet
For Enquiries:  Ring Cherise on 0418 836 600

OTHER ONLINE COURSES AND CLASSES

• 8 x 1½ hour classes over 8 weeks
• A compelling, common-sensical, practical, comprehensive, non-religious mindfulness course developed by Professor Mark Williams, founder of the Oxford University Centre for Mindfulness.
• Reduce stress and anxiety. Increase wellbeing, resilience and performance
• PFW, with its down to earth methods, revolves around straightforward forms of mindfulness meditation and practices which takes just 10 to 20 minutes a day for the full benefits to be revealed.
• Founded on evidence-based neuroscience and psychology
  Clinical trials, including a major study of 600 people by the University of Cambridge, have shown that the PFW course is highly effective at reducing anxiety, stress and depression, including during times of acute pressure. Life satisfaction and self-compassion are also enhanced. (Galante et al, 2018 & Lever et al, 2014)

“Want a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you’ll find in the PFW course. Professor Williams and Dr Penman have teamed up to give us scientifically-grounded techniques we can apply in the midst of our everyday challenges.” — Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

“If you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then do the Peace in a Frantic World course.” — Ruby Wax, comedian and mental health campaigner

Two courses available: One on AWST (Perth time) and the second on AEST

Course 1 Dates:  Thursdays, 21 October – 9 December 2021
Time:  7.00pm – 8.30pm (AWST Perth Time)
To Register:  Contact Karen at karengmetcalf@gmail.com

Course 2 Dates (AEST). To register your interest and for next dates:  Contact Karen at karengmetcalf@gmail.com

Venue:  Live online via Zoom (free to download and use)
Cost:  $250 plus course book (from $18 depending on preferred format)
Facilitator:  Karen Metcalf

ONLINE COURSE

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

4-week Mindfulness Challenge

Kick-start your mindfulness and meditation practice:

Relieve stress, anxiety and maximise well-being to create a meaningful life.

Are you overwhelmed with stress and life’s demands? Do you experience constant negative mind chatter? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions? Mindfulness and meditation can transform your entire world from the inside out and help you regain power over your life.

This life-changing course will support you to find clarity and remain calm in the most challenging times.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Establish a daily mindfulness practice
• Feel calmer and more relaxed
• Reduce your levels of stress
• Improve focus and attention
• Distance yourself from negative mind chatter and over-thinking
• Manage challenging emotions effectively
• Stop worrying and be more present
• Bring compassion into your life.

MINDSET RESET PROGRAM CHALLENGE

ONLINE — 21 DAYS

Make today the day you take a step toward changing your life for the better!

The Mindset Reset Happiness Challenge is sent direct to your email Inbox every day for 21 days.  Just commit and set a time each day to go through the program and complete the activities. If you miss a day, just catch up and keep going. Each day should take only 30 minutes or less to complete.

Trainer:  The Happiness Ninja aka Jamie Rose
When:  Once you sign up
Cost:  Buy full program — Only $47.00; Try 4 days Free Trial with option to buy $97.00
For More Information:  http://thehappinessninja.com.au

OTHER FOLLOW-UP COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

KURANDA near CAIRNS

EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING (EAL) or
MINDFULNESS WITH HORSES

Strengthening relationships through
social and emotional development and self-awareness

6-week program

HORSE WISDOM PROGRAM (6 WEEK PROGRAM) $600

• The Horse Wisdom Program is the signature program of the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and is done as six individual sessions or a one-day workshop. This workshop is ideal for personal development and/or skills-building. Six key themes are explored: awareness, boundaries, thinking, feeling, relationships and facing life’s challenges. The program can also be customised to suit individual needs.
• Professional development session for your work team – $ 100 per person
• Individual sessions for children and adults – $ 80 per session
• Drug- and alcohol-specific sessions for organisations – price on enquiry
• School-based sessions – price on enquiry.

HORSE WISDOM PROGRAM (6 WEEK PROGRAM) $600

• The Horse Wisdom Program is the signature program of the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and is done as six individual sessions or a one-day workshop. This workshop is ideal for personal development and/or skills-building. Six key themes are explored: awareness, boundaries, thinking, feeling, relationships and facing life’s challenges. The program can also be customised to suit individual needs.
• Professional development session for your work team – $ 100 per person
• Individual sessions for children and adults – $ 80 per session
• Drug- and alcohol-specific sessions for organisations – price on enquiry
• School-based sessions – price on enquiry.

BRISBANE

MONTHLY MINDFULNESS CLASS

GRACEVILLE

First Saturday of each month

If you have some meditation experience and need to re-establish your practice, find out more about mindfulness or like the energy of group meditation, this class is perfect for you. This is not a class for absolute beginners.

Date:  First Saturday of each month
Time:  2.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue:  Graceville Presbyterian Church, 12 Bank Road, Graceville
Cost:  $20.00 per class
Facilitator:  Kate Hubert

To Register:  Please message or phone Kate on 0403 865 901. Booking is required as space is limited.

http://mindfulnessreflection.com.au/meditation-classes/

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION
8 WEEKS OF BEFRIENDING OURSELVES

WOOLOOWIN

October

Self-compassion, simply put, means being a friend to yourself.

Most of us are incredibly kind towards others, but tend to be a lot more critical, judgemental and unforgiving towards ourselves.

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) programme is a way to learn how to motivate yourself and build your inner resources with mindfulness, kindness and compassion.

This warm-hearted, open-minded course allows us insight into our emotional discomfort, together with the resources to help maintain balance, build resilience, improve relationships and decrease our suffering.

You’ll learn:

• how to give yourself permission to stop, slow down and savour the moment
• how to stop being so hard on yourself
• how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
• how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• how to transform difficult relationships, both old and new
• mindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday life
• the theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
• how to become your own best friend and ally.

Expect lots of practice time, juicy discussions and opportunities to share the joys and sorrows of being human with like-minded people.

MSC is a practical, evidence-based program, transforming our relationship to our thoughts and emotions and offering you a way to tolerate and tackle the challenges of a busy world.

It’s great value, costing less than $20 per hour and includes free guided audio and workbook.

Dates:  8 x Monday evenings plus a half-day retreat, October
Time:  6.00pm to 9.00pm
Where:  Wooloowin, Brisbane (5km from the CBD)
Cost:  Early Bird special of $250, then $490 or $390 if 2+ people register together
Facilitator:  Pasha Lyndi
Email:  lynd@lyndismith.com

FREE WEEKLY MEDITATION

KALINGA

Mondays 

AWAKEN YOUR INNER NATURE PROGRAM

 BURLEIGH HEADS

INNER 1: 5 February and INNER 2: 18 March

INNER
Awaken Your Inner Nature Program
An innovative course to balance your life, grow strengths and resilience and live from your true nature.

INNER 1 — Living with Awareness and Compassion — 5 February
Week 1. Mindfulness Meditation
Week 2. Open your Heart
Week 3. Expand on Natural Strengths
Week 4. The Human Condition and Inner Patterns
Week 5. Abundant Energy

INNER 2 — Living with Connection and Wisdom — 18 March
Week 1. Self-Mastery
Week 2. Relating with Love and Awareness
Week 3. Connection to Nature
Week 4. Reclaim your Freedom
Week 5. Live on Purpose

Dates: INNER 1: 5 February, INNER 2: 18 March
Time:  Wednesday evenings, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:  Freedom Float Centre, Burleigh Heads
Facilitator: Gustavo Sé Cestari

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE DAY RETREAT

CURRUMBIN VALLEY

Various Dates

A mindful day in the mountains, including yoga, mindfulness meditation, vegetarian lunch and rainforest walk amongst the lush rainforest of ANANDA.

Dates:  Various dates
Time:  9.00am till 3.00pm
Venue:  ANANDA Rainforest Retreat, Currumbin Valley
Facilitator: Gustavo Sé Cestari

MELBOURNE

MONTHLY SITTING GROUP

SOUTHBANK

The Meditation Collective is a people of colour-led multi-disciplinary group exploring contemplative practices and well-being.

The Meditation Collective aims to create a safe space for people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to facilitate inquiry into the intersectionality of spirituality, identity, gender, culture, wisdom and tradition.

The Meditation Collective is appropriate for all abilities and skill levels; from those who are new to meditation to those experienced in a practice.

MONDAY MORNINGS | PRACTICE GROUP

COBURG NORTH

SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS
FREE!
OUTDOOR MINDFULNESS TRAINING

FITZROY

Welcome to Reality Based Mindfulness (RBM). We are dedicated to providing mindfulness training in a range of contexts. Operating outdoors in parks throughout Melbourne we strive to enable you to apply mindfulness techniques to your daily life. With our wide range of mindful therapy services, we can help you improve your general wellbeing, focus and productivity.

The RBM Approach:  You might be wondering, like many of our students, how the teaching of mindfulness techniques can be applied to everyday life. The RBM approach focuses on real world situations, not just traditional meditation. Through our outdoor meditation sessions in local parts, we target real world situations as opposed to controlled environments. While a more challenging environment, this will make it easier to integrate the practice into daily life. Much like a sports coach trains an athlete in sports specific exercises, we train mindfulness for the real world.

When: Saturdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesdays, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Venue: Elk Wellbeing, 282A Queens Parade, Fitzroy
Facilitator:   Coco Nkrumah
To Register   RSVP required. Phone 0411 703 515 or email info@realitybasedmindfulness.com.au

 FREE MINDFUL WALKING GROUP 

EDWARD LAKES PARK (RESERVOIR)

Joining our mindful walking program is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

• Learn how to meditate
• Increase focus and productivity
• Meet new people.

All sessions are FREE!

When:  Monday mornings. Begins 23 April for 8 weeks
Time:  9.30am – 10.30am
Where:  We will meet at the rotunda at Edwards Lake Park (Reservoir). Please arrive 15 mins early as we start 9.30am sharp.

HURSTBRIDGE, VICTORIA

ADELAIDE 

CANBERRA

PERTH

SYDNEY AND NORTHERN BEACHES

MINDFUL SCHOOLS

Courses for TEACHERS

Resilience Programs for Students

Mindful Parenting

Create a thriving and supportive school environment with mindfulness. Our programs are based on the highly acclaimed MBSR course and we offer Mindful Parenting programs as part of a whole school approach.

Mindfulness builds resilience and reduces bullying. Contact Lydia to talk about making your school a mindful place with courses for Teachers and Resilience Education for students.

Teens are reporting great benefits with the new MBSR Teen course:

• greater self-regulation, managing difficult emotions, impulses and moods
• reduced stress and anxiety
• real tools to navigate the pressure of exams
• time-management skills, greater focus, less procrastination
• increased self-acceptance, confidence and optimism.

Facilitator:  Lydia Vorona
For Enquiries:  Phone Lydia on 0408 218 303 or visit www.bestill.com.au