Helping you and your organisation cultivate a culture of mindfulness and wellness.
Courses
Alongside specific mindfulness courses for teachers, organisations individuals and groups such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Foundations in Mindfulness and Mindfulness for Teachers, I am also able to work with people to create and deliver tailored classes/workshops suitable for your context. Examples are; Introduction to Mindfulness, Mindful Communication, Mindful Movement, Self-compassion, Mindful Living, Mindfulness for Children and yoga.
In addition to designing an individualized program, I will also provide my expertise related to the implementation and will be available for follow-up.
For schools, it is important to recognise that all reputable and accredited mindfulness teachers would advise that school teachers must have their own mindfulness practice before teaching practices to children. I can guide you through the journey of ‘being mindful’ to ‘teaching mindfulness. Having been responsible for an entire school (teachers, students and parents) from K-12. Please note that if opting for any Yoga classes/sessions, the lineage of the teachings passed to me will be included in any Yoga workshops at the beginning to pay respect.
Foundations in Mindfulness
A six-week course introducing individuals and organisations/schools to mindfulness practices and mindful ways of living.
What is this course?
This is a course suitable for schools/organisations that would like to explore the basics and begin their own mindfulness practice, An additional week can be added for teachers in beginning to teach mindfully in the classroom. It covers basics such as stepping out of autopilot, noticing thoughts and emotions, self-compassion and being with difficulty.
Who should take this course?
Anyone who wants to begin a journey with mindfulness, explore different mindfulness practices and begin applying mindfulness to everyday life.
How long is the course?
6 weeks (everybody) 7 weeks (teachers). Each session is an hour and a half.
What format is the course delivered?
In person, in a group exploring practices, discussion, information with short audios to practice at home each day. A space can be organised or I can come to your organisation.
Dot B Foundations for Teachers
An eight-week course from the ‘Mindfulness in Schools Project’ specifically designed to foster curiosity and engagement.
What is this course?
This is a great course for teachers that are interested in starting their own mindful journey and applying mindfulness to everyday life. This course covers stepping out of autopilot, dealing with thoughts and emotions, communication and building resilience. Teachers that take this course and have their own mindfulness practice for 6 months afterwards are eligible to apply to do a ‘Mindfulness in Schools Project’ course in teaching Mindfulness to Children.
Who should take this course?
Teachers (for their own self-care/wellbeing and that perhaps wish to begin teaching mindfulness to children after establishing a daily mindfulness practice).
How long is the course?
8 Weeks and each session is an hour and 45 mins
What format is the course delivered?
In person, in a group exploring practices, discussion, information with short audios to practice at home each day and a chapter to read of ‘Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. A space can be arranged or I can come to your organisation.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
An eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, and pain.
What is this course?
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or MBSR an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, and pain. Developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behaviour, thinking, feeling and action. The course covers stepping out of autopilot, different ways of seeing (perspectives), responding vs reacting, being with discomfort and mindful communication. Much of the Scientific evidence based around Mindfulness comes from MBSR.
Who should take this course?
This course is a good fit for anyone that wants to establish a mindful life and particularly anyone who really wants to explore their relationship with stress and how to work with it. It is an intensive course and requires time and commitment but is worth it. Time is something that we often say we don’t have, but taking 8 weeks of really dedicating time to taking care of yourself can work wonders in establishing a healthy and manageable routine afterwards. It is good for anyone who has come to a point where they realise they really need a change in the way they are relating to every day life and stresses.
How long is the course?
8 weeks of classes (2 hours 15 mins each) plus audio practices to follow everyday that could take up to 45 minutes.
What format is the course delivered?
In person or online, in a group exploring practices with discussions. There are handouts for each week, and home learning each day (either reflections or audio practices).
Teaching Mindfulness in Schools
A six-week course for educators that have already completed a 6-8 week mindfulness course and have an established practice.
What is this course?
This is a 6 week course on teaching mindfulness to children. It involves learning different practices, teaching back to others to get feedback, the attitudinal foundations of mindfulness for teachers. Bring your curiosity and playfulness.
Who should take this course?
This course is for school teachers that have an already established mindfulness practice (for 6 months or more) that began with either a course with Lucy or another practitioner that they studied MBSR or MISP courses with. Please share the name of your teacher or certificate from other trainings upon application.
How long is the course?
6 weeks (an hour and 45 mins per session)
What format is the course delivered?
In person, in a group exploring practices for themselves and children, discussion, teach backs and home learning which involves teaching children and feeding back each week.
Organisation Specific Bespoke Workshops
Depending on your organisation, a bespoke course such as mindful communication, self-compassion or yoga can be tailored to suit you.
Lucy can consult with you based on your individual or group needs to tailor make something just for you. This could come in the form of a workshop for groups or a few sessions of coaching for individuals. Themes could centre around just building and starting your own mindfulness practice, self-compassion, creating a culture of pausing and taking care (organisations), working with thoughts and emotions, mindful communication, being with discomfort, mindful movement or yoga.
