MINDFULNESS BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY

MINDFULNESS PRACTICES

Our mindfulness sessions are rooted in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) approach.

MBCT was originally designed 30 years ago to support rates of recovery from clinical depression. Developed by Mark Williams (University of Oxford), John Teasdale (University of Cambridge) and Zindel Segal (University of Toronto) the approach brought cognitive psychology theory and exercises together with mindfulness practices to decrease depression relapse rates. 

MBCT, alongside its clinical intervention, now also offers multiple course adaptations aimed to increase general wellbeing and are suitable for everyone.

At The Bodart Practice we offer the original MBCT (now MBCT-D Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression) as well as the following programmes designed by The University of Oxford and Oxford Mindfulness Foundation:

 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) individual sessions and courses at the Bodart Practice

We offer small group mindfulness courses in person and online as well as individual support either as a stand-alone therapy or alongside psychological therapies.

MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT) INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AND COURSES AT THE BODART PRACTICE

Introducing Mindfulness

This is a short course that offers a brief introduction to both mindfulness practice and theory over 3 sessions and aims to support your everyday wellbeing. It would be a good starting point if you are new to mindfulness, but equally can also be a refresher if you have previous experience and would like to reconnect with mindfulness practice. 

Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW)

Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW) mindfulness course (based on the bestselling book of the same title) offers everyday ways to improve wellbeing by introducing a mixture of cognitive psychology exercises and mindfulness practices. Over 8 sessions this longer introduction to mindfulness explores helpful ways to support daily challenges. 

Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) 

Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) course is closely based on the original MBCT teachings and is intended as a more in-depth mindfulness face-to-face programme. It offers mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioural exercises to encourage you to apply what you are learning in everyday life both to manage challenges and to cultivate joy and compassion. The course lasts 8 sessions.

Deeper Mindfulness: exploring feeling tone frame by frame

This is a more in depth course offered to everyone who already completed either FPFW or MBCT-L courses and wants to deepen their mindfulness practice. It introduces the idea of a ‘feeling tone’, and exploring this during the course creates an opportunity to learn skills that will help you notice when stress and exhaustion show up and how we can best support ourselves when this happens.

We deliver all of the above courses in groups and as individual sessions. 

MBCT may be offered as a stand-alone therapy or alongside your current psychological therapies treatment. 

We also offer individually tailored sessions that are rooted in the MBCT approach principles to support a specific psychological challenge.

Pease get in touch if you are interested and would like to talk about possible options further.

Clinical studies of hundreds of patients have shown that MBCT increased participants’ wellbeing. Here are some things that participants in the past have reported:

• I became aware of the workings of my mind.

• I learned to stay steady, but also to stand back a little.

• I could recognize that I have choices other than slipping back into old patterns.

• I learned to take a kinder, more gentle attitude toward myself.

• I learned to recognize warning signals and take helpful action.

• I learned how to put less effort into “fixing” things.

• I learned how to focus on the here and now.

Please note that our MBCT sessions are not being offered as a treatment for any specific physical or psychological conditions and are designed to complement your ongoing therapy. They are not suitable for anyone who is currently experiencing very severe problems in these areas. During our initial consultation session, you will be asked some questions related to your general well-being and state of mind to ensure the approach is suitable for you at this time.

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