What happens on an MBCT course at Breathing Space?
During the course, you will learn how to develop ‘mindfulness’ through meditation. Mindfulness means being aware of what is happening in your experience – in your mind and your body. You will learn this in a group of up to 35 people, with the course leader guiding you through a series of meditations. The course also draws on ideas from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you challenge negative thinking. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge or experience of meditation or CBT to come on an MBCT course. Sharing your experiences with other people on the course You will also meet in smaller groups to talk about your experiences of the meditations. You will not have to reveal anything you do not want to. The course focuses on current experience and how to work with your thoughts and emotions; it is not about trying to find the cause of your depression. MBCT course home practice The MBCT course includes some home practice. It’s important that you do as much of this as you can
