Mindfulness
Be here now.
8-Week MBCT-L Mindfulness Course
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life is a comprehensive 8-week course for all ages and stages of people wanting to live life with more presence and meaningful skills to navigate the ups and downs.
MBCT-L provides a depth of experiential understanding enabling and supporting participants to develop a regular practice and gain greater awareness of the benefits of living a more mindful life.
The content within in this course wonderfully blends the wisdom of ancient traditional contemplative techniques with modern CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) psychology exercises.
In it we introduce a different way of living, to support the many challenges in life including: onset of life-altering health conditions, pain management, anxiety and depression disorders, troubling recurrent patterns of thought and behaviour that create suffering, as well as ways to savour the joyful aspects of life and to flourish.
Course includes handbook and weekly recordings. Available as a group class or private 1:1 tuition.
The Evidence
There’s growing evidence to support mindfulness training due to world renowned centres at Oxford and Bangor Universities. According to the World Health Organisation depression is the leading cause of disability around the world. Studies have shown that mindfulness provides an effective alternative to antidepressants, but research has now shifted to mindfulness being the primary prevention of mental health issues. Mindfulness has been recommended by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence since 2004.
What people are saying
“I have MS and was recommended mindfulness by my consultant. I can honestly say that my cognitions feel easier and clearer and less muddled. Mindfulness with Marisa has cleared some of the chaos and confusion and bought some normality back to my life.”
— Louise 55yrs teacher
“I started learning mindfulness with Marisa because I was suffering from depression and feeling burnt out. After the 8-week course I feel so much calmer and in control of my thoughts, rather than them being in control of me, and much more capable of managing my difficult feelings.”
— John 46yrs
“My life is frantic and stressful. I’m exhausted all the time and rarely make space for myself. These 8-weeks with Marisa have taught me how important it is to make time for my own wellbeing, which in turn helps me to be a better person and enjoy life again.”