Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy - Free 8 week course

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy - Free 8 week course for Manchester residents

Starting Wednesday 28th January 2025, from 18:00 to 20:00.

***Please note; your place on the course will only be confirmed once you have completed an initial telephone appointment with a Therapist, to determine eligibility. To arrange a telephone appointment, please sign up by getting a ticket.

Come join us for an enlightening journey towards mindfulness at the Green Fish Resource Centre | Ethical Property. This in-person event offers Manchester residents the opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness techniques over 8 weeks. Discover how to cultivate a peaceful mind and improve your overall well-being. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your mental health!

More about MBCT...

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) combines elements of mindfulness practice and cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals develop greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. MBCT is particularly good at preventing relapse of episodes of low mood/depression, for those of us who are currently well or have received prior therapy. MBCT is more recently recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for people with mild-moderate and recurrent depression, and can also be very helpful for people who want to manage stress more effectively.

The course will be run by an experienced therapist and qualified Mindfulness teacher and there will be about 10-15 participants. This may be daunting for some, but you will not be required to share your history with other participants, as the course focuses upon developing skills and reflection upon mindfulness practices.

Is it for me?

Anyone can benefit from mindfulness, however the course may not be suitable for you if you have a severe mental health problem or you are experiencing significant upheaval of any kind. For example, if you have a current drug/alcohol problem, are currently accessing another therapeutic service, or have experienced a recent bereavement or trauma.

Please note you must be a resident or have a registered GP within the Manchester City Council area to register

The course includes...

• Guided instruction in mindful meditation
• Guided gentle physical stretching
• Group discussion about mindfulness practices
• Cognitive therapy theory and activities on depression and anxiety
• Daily home practice
• Audio recordings of guided practice
• Weekly homework.

For more information and to book your place...

Email therapy@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

This course is available to people who are 18+ and living in Manchester (the area covered by Manchester City Council), or who are registered with a Manchester GP.

Upon booking, you will be contacted by our team to arrange a brief telephone assessment appointment to learn more about the course and to decide whether it is right for you. You will be also invited to a online information session prior to being accepted on the course with the teacher who will give you a taster of mindfulness.

Visit our website, NHS Talking Therapies - Gaddum to find out about our wider offer of individual therapies.