Finding Peace in a Frantic World – an 8-week mindfulness course
Your mind is a lake.
Some days, the wind won't stop.
It can settle.
About the course
A clear, gentle introduction to mindfulness.
Finding Peace in a Frantic World is an eight-week course based on the best-selling book by Professor Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman, and on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). It is designed for adults in everyday life: at home, at work and at university.
It suits you if you're new to mindfulness, or if you've tried apps and want something more structured, with a teacher alongside you. Sessions are a little shorter than most eight-week courses, which makes it a kind place to begin, or to begin again.
- Length
- 8 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each
- Practice
- Up to 40 minutes a day at home
- Group
- Up to 16 people, online via Zoom
Stillness isn't empty.
It's clear.
The eight weeks
What the eight weeks explore.
- Waking up to the life you have, beyond autopilot
- Gathering the scattered mind
- Two ways of knowing: doing and being
- Relating differently to thoughts and worries
- Turning towards difficulty
- Practising kindness
- Exploring what nourishes us
- Carrying it forward into everyday life
Each week builds on the last, so it helps to attend every session. Each session includes guided meditation, gentle exercises, group discussion and time to reflect on home practice. You'll receive guided audio and written materials to support you between sessions.
What you'll learn
Practical skills for a busy mind.
- Steady your attention, notice when the mind wanders onto autopilot, and gently bring it back
- See how the mind creates meaning, and how that shapes the way you react
- Step back from thoughts and worries, so you can see them more clearly
- Approach difficulty differently, rather than avoiding it and staying stuck
- Meet hard moments with kindness and self-compassion
- Respond with intention instead of reacting on impulse
- Weave mindfulness into daily life, for well-being that lasts
The calm mind
sees everything clearly
Is it for you?
For anyone who feels stretched thin.
The course may help if you feel stressed or anxious, dissatisfied or overwhelmed by daily life, or simply want practical ways to meet challenges more skilfully.
You can join if you
- can attend all eight sessions
- can set aside up to 40 minutes a day for practice
- are 18 or older
- have reliable internet, a private space, and a laptop or desktop with a camera
- are comfortable speaking and reading English
Please note: this course is not a treatment for mental or physical health conditions, and isn't recommended if you're currently experiencing severe difficulties in these areas.
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Be the first to hear when the next group opens. It's a short form, and there's no commitment.
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Taught by Caterina Tornelli, a trained mindfulness teacher.