MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)

MINDFULNESS is developed by purposefully paying attention in a non-judgemental way, to what is going on in your body, your mind and in the world around you. We call this moment to moment awareness- MINDFULNESS.  It is about being awake and aware - living in the present- rather than stuck in dwelling in the past or anticipating the future.

The aim of the programme is to learn new ways to handle challenging physical sensations, emotions, moods or social interactions.

The course aims to assist you in taking better care of yourself and your students while getting more out of living. The majority of people completing the programme report lasting physical and psychological benefits including: 

•   An increased ability to relax and experience calm
•   Greater energy, enthusiasm and appreciation for life
•   Heightened self-confidence and more acceptance for life as it is
•   An increased ability to cope more effectively with both short- and long-term stressful situations

FACILITATOR

Niamh Bruce Former Executive Director and Director of Programmes for the Sanctuary (A non-profit meditation centre in Smithfield area www.sanctuary.ie) for over 10 years. She now continues to work for the Sanctuary and others on a freelance and consultancy basis. With a strong interest and role in Mindfulness and Young People, Niamh has co-developed the Sanctuary Warrior Programme for young people who are finding the journey to maturity and social integration challenging. Also co-developed and delivers the M2M training for the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). Niamh is also a teacher trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Programme (MiSP) and the .b (dotb) programme for 11-17 year olds and is the voice on their animations used both here, the UK and America.