Eight Week Mindfulness Course

Founder and Director of Rodney Street Therapies, Dennis Richards is a hypnotherapist, integrative counsellor and meditator.

Dennis Richards

Whether you have taken and introductory mindfulness course and want to develop your practice or are totally new to mindfulness, this course is for you.
We will be following the 8-week programme developed by <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://palousemindfulness.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dave Potter</A>, modelled on the now-famous programme founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/Stress-Reduction/History-of-MBSR/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Massachusetts Medical School</A>.
It uses resources from well-known mindfulness practitioners Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chodron, Tara Brach ,Sylvia Boorstein, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Sapolsky , Marshall Rosenberg and Jack Kornfield 
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness can be defined as  a mental state achieved by focusing awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations,
Why learn mindfulness?
Here are a few of the main proven benefits of mindfulness meditation: 
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<LI>Anxiety, stress, depression, exhaustion and irritability all decrease with regular sessions of meditation. </LI>
<LI>Memory improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase. </LI>
<LI>Sleep improves, the immune system is strengthened and high blood pressure drops.</LI>
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For 20 benefits of mindfulness meditation, see <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.
Where is it: Rodney Street Therapies, 39 Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 9EN
When is it: Thursday evenings, 6.30 to 8.30pm, 10 March to 28 April 2016 
Who is the group leader: Dennis Richards, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist with 30 years' experience of meditating.
Testimonial
Kathleen H writes after following this programme:        I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many, many years and have previously tried a form of meditation but did not find it useful as I had an outdated idea that I must clear my mind, therefore I found myself more anxious and stressed when thoughts entered my mind.         I followed your course and now do daily meditations together with RAIN and breathing spaces when needed and I cannot believe the change. I can now say I feel calm and in control. I don't think I have ever felt like this in my entire life. I feel as if I am in control of my mind, I can actually see things again and I feel connected which I have not felt for a very long time. My partner is amazed at the change in me and is so happy. I can also say that I am pretty sure this is a permanent state of mind, not a quick, temporary fix. I know I shall have to continue to meditate and be mindful but it is now part of my life, and I want to keep practicing, it is like my daily exercise, it's something I now do. 
 
How much is it? Only £97, including:
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<LI>Printed manual of all materials</LI>
<LI>Free access to Monday morning meditation sessions during the course (Value £40)</LI>
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FAQs
 
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
No age limit so long as you can sit quietly
 
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Close to Lime Street and Central Stations (10-minute walk). Free street parking nearby.
 
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Call Dennis on 07588563143
 
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, but only once.
 
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, call the number above.
 
What is the refund policy?
50% refund up to 7 days before the event start, 0% thereafter.
 
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes, as the ticket is transferrable.
Will I have to sit cross-legged?
Only if you want to. Chairs are provided.
How big is the group?
Group size is limited to 15 participants

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