Authentic Mindfulness

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Course Overview

Course Overview
Thursdays, 6.15-7.45pm, this course aims to help manage a busy mind, including thoughts and tricky feelings . It discusses the benefits of living life more intentionally through mindfulness meditation, as well as provide space to practice skills and develop your own personal toolkit. Sessions will include guided practice, with awareness on the breath and body. If you have a trauma related diagnosis you may wish to discuss this course with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Open Is this course right for me?

This course aims toconsider different ways to manage thoughts, emotions - and life - through the ancient philosophy and practice of mindfulness. Each week we explore different techniques for different situations, which includes navigating tricky moments, with tips to help manage anxiety and overwhelm. This course is aimed at people who would like to maintain and sustain good mental health and well-being. It is not suitable for those experiencing a mental health crisis or with a severe or enduring mental health consideration. If you have a trauma-related diagnosis, you may wish to discuss this with the course tutor before enrolling. All attendees are asked to take personal responsibility for their own learning and well-being, both during and after each session. We ask learners to collaborate in a way that ensures a safe learning environment for the whole group and only take part in activities which feel right for them. No guarantee of any specific results is given or implied.
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Open What will I learn?

By the end of the course, learners will be able to: describe the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and a common myth associated with it. Explore how mindfulness and its philosophy can be used in everyday situations. Develop skills for managing tricky moments (and associated thoughts and emotions). Create a personal toolkit containing different types of mindfulness activities. The content of this course may be adapted as scientific research, theories or course requirements change. All content material is protected by copyright and owned by the content author.
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Open How will I learn?

Sessions include the potential for learning through listening, reading, written activities, watching videos, asking questions and contributing to group discussion. Book, app and video recommendations may also be offered during the course, which are optional to consider; always check suitability before you invest. Learners are empowered and encouraged to participate in class where they feel comfortable, as appropriate, and in a
way that benefits their health and well-being.
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Open Will I gain a qualification?

This course does not offer a qualification. You may ask for a Certificate of Attendance, if you have been able to demonstrate evidence of your learning and met the course requirements.
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Open Next steps

You may wish to enrol on one of our other courses within the Community Learning portfolio. You can also stay up to date via our Facebook page or via our website.
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Open Please bring

Key messages are included in the handout(s), where provided, but you may choose to bring a notepad and pen with you. Where content is provided online, you would need a device with internet access; this could be a PC, Mac, Laptop, smart/iPhone, tablet/iPad. No smoking or vaping is allowed on any of our premises. Learners are asked not to eat in class unless by prior agreement. You may choose to bring a soft drink with you in a safe container.
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SMC00481
16/04/2026
Format
21/05/2026
1.50 hours per week
6 weeks
£0.00
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