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togethermindful Practical mindfulness
What is mindfulness?

Paying attention to the present moment — without judgement

It helps you notice thoughts and feelings as they arise, so you can respond with calm and clarity

In practice

Not emptying the mind — noticing experience with curiosity and kindness

Rather than trying to empty your mind or force calmness, mindfulness encourages you to notice your experience — thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and surroundings — with curiosity and kindness

Studies show mindfulness can support

— Managing stress and feeling less overwhelmed

— Improved focus and concentration

— Better sleep and rest

— Greater emotional balance and self-awareness

— More self-compassion and resilience

— More thoughtful communication and relationships

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is recommended by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of depression relapse. Mental health organisations such as MIND and the Mental Health Foundation also recognise the many benefits that mindfulness may bring.

Approaches

Three evidence-based traditions

Our work draws on the established methods of MBSR, MBCT and the integrative Mindfulness Now Programme

Approach · 01

MBSR

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an evidence-based programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, Professor of Medicine Emeritus and founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as “paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgement” — learning to notice what is happening within and around you, moment by moment, with openness and kindness.

Approach · 02

MBCT

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy was developed at Oxford University by Professor Mark Williams (DPhil) and colleagues.

It combines mindfulness training with key elements of cognitive therapy, supporting people to recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and relate to them differently. In the UK, MBCT is recommended by NICE, particularly as an approach to help reduce the risk of relapse in recurrent depression.

Approach · 03

Mindfulness Now

A psycho-educational blend of mindfulness practices drawing on both MBSR and MBCT, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed practice and neuroplasticity research.

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