Recommended Mindfulness Seminars 2011 in London and Guildford

Mindfulness Seminars 2011

by Jyoti Nanda CPsychol, BPS/HPC, UKCP, MBACP (Snr. Accred)

Mindfulness – Nourishing the Domain of Being

 In Central London.  CPD 24 hrs

Date: Sunday 15 May 11 am-6pm, plus six Tuesdays 24, 31 May, 7, 14, 21, 28 June 5.30 – 7.30 pm, and a final Sunday 3 July 11-6 pm in Central London.  Fee: £275 (Students £250)

Breath by Breath – Meeting Suffering with Compassion

In Central London.  CPD 6 hrs

Date: Sunday 19 June 2010, 11am to 6pm in Central London

Fee: £80

Mindfulness and the Therapeutic Relationship 

Date: Saturday 11 June 2010, 10am - 5pm

In Guildford, Surrey.  CPD  6 hrs

Fee: £80

The Therapeutics of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

In Guildford Surrey.  CPD 24 hrs

Dates: Six Saturdays – 8, 15, 22 and 29 October,

12 and 19 November 2010, 10am – 2pm in

Fee: £275 (students £250)

To book email: jyoti.nanda@zen.co.uk

Jyoti Nanda is a  long-term practitioner of meditation in more than one tradition.  She teaches Existential Psychotherapy in London. Her research interest is on the effect of meditation on the ‘being qualities’ of the therapist within the therapeutic relationship. Her published work in peer reviewed journals focuses on an Embodied Integration of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy . Jyoti has trained in teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)  at the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA.

www.jyotinanda.co.uk

Certificate in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy February 2011 Central London Dates

Introductory Certificate in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Weekend one: 5th - 6th February 2011
Weekend two: 12th - 13th February 2011
Weekend three: 26th - 27th February 2011

Central London venue to be confirmed.

Course Overview

If you're interested in expanding your therapy skills, this is your perfect opportunity to begin training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). There's a growing demand for evidence-based psychological therapists using methods such as CBT. This six day introductory certificate course has been specifically designed for people who already work with therapy clients but want to learn more about CBT. The course is delivered by experienced trainers who specialise in CBT: Henry Whitfield, Tim LeBon and Dr. Polly Ashworth. The content of this course is based upon standard core textbooks and contemporary evidence-based practice in CBT. It is mapped against the new National Occupational Standards for CBT, and includes practical classroom training and licensed video material from leading CBT experts such as Beck, Lazarus, Meichenbaum, etc.

   
  This course is approved by the British Psychological Society's Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development. 

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Introductory Certificate in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Weekend one: 5th - 6th February 2011
Weekend two: 12th - 13th February 2011
Weekend three: 26th - 27th February 2011

Central London venue to be confirmed.

Course Overview

If you're interested in expanding your therapy skills, this is your perfect opportunity to begin training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). There's a growing demand for evidence-based psychological therapists using methods such as CBT. This six day introductory certificate course has been specifically designed for people who already work with therapy clients but want to learn more about CBT. The course is delivered by experienced trainers who specialise in CBT: Henry Whitfield, Tim LeBon and Dr. Polly Ashworth. The content of this course is based upon standard core textbooks and contemporary evidence-based practice in CBT. It is mapped against the new National Occupational Standards for CBT, and includes practical classroom training and licensed video material from leading CBT experts such as Beck, Lazarus, Meichenbaum, etc.

   
  This course is approved by the British Psychological Society's Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development. 

Course Structure

This course takes place over three weekends, and you may attend one, two or all three weekends. Practical skills training is emphasised in each class and interwoven with group discussion of CBT theory and concepts. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your CBT skills through experiential learning and clinical case presentations. Therapeutic demonstrations are also given live and by video. You will also be asked to role-play examples of CBT interventions to develop your core practical skills.

Click here for further information, fees and how to book your place, or call us on 0800 195 9809. The last course was fully booked, so reserve your place soon!

Course Structure

This course takes place over three weekends, and you may attend one, two or all three weekends. Practical skills training is emphasised in each class and interwoven with group discussion of CBT theory and concepts. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your CBT skills through experiential learning and clinical case presentations. Therapeutic demonstrations are also given live and by video. You will also be asked to role-play examples of CBT interventions to develop your core practical skills.

Click here for further information, fees and how to book your place, or call us on 0800 195 9809. The last course was fully booked, so reserve your place soon!

Positive Psychology evening class, City University, Thursdays, starts soon

The weekly Positive Psychology Evening class at City University, London starts soon.

http://www.city.ac.uk/cae/cfa/business/coaching_business_skills/positive_psychology.html

This is one of my favourite courses to teach, and judging by the feedback it is also appreciated by most students.

It's a very practical course - you will learn not only the theory regarding happiness, strengths, wisdom, positive relationships and emotional intelligence (and more) but also practical tips (many of them evidence-based) to help you improve your life.

Positive Psychology

Course Information

Course Code:	CE1941
Start date(s):	Thursday 7 October 2010
Class Time:	6.30pm – 8.30pm
Number of Classes:	10 weekly classes
Course Fee:	£300.00

Enrol Now

 

Overview

Understanding psychology can improve your well-being and success, both at work and in your personal life. Positive psychology is the growing branch of psychology that focuses on the positive, including strengths, positive states and happiness. This course will have a particular emphasis on applying positive psychology in your personal and working life.

Topics studied will include:

• Happiness
• Goals and meaning
• Strengths
• Flow
• Hope, luck and optimism
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Positive relationships and empathy
• Wisdom and decision-making

I have some slots available for sessions in Fleet St - contact me for details

I have some slots available for sessions in Fleet St - contact me for details

Psychotherapy, Life Coaching and Counselling in London

Psychotherapy, Life Coaching and  Counselling in London
http://www.timlebon.com/
Author of Wise Therapy (Sage, 2001), first-class degree from Trinity College, Oxford
My work incorporates methods from CBT, philosophy and existential psychotherapy & has been featured in the national press.
Specialist areas include decision-making, low self-esteem, dealing with stress and working with values.

Lou Marinoff comes to London - SPP AGM Sunday December 13th

Venue:
Bertrand Russell Room
Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL
http://www.conwayhall.org.uk
13th December 2009
Spaces are limited so please reserve your place in advance with the
administrator: admin@society-for-philosophy-in-practice.org - priority will be
given to SPP members. Non-members will be invited to join the SPP before the
AGM.
Symposium & AGM 2009
THE SOCIETY FOR PHILOSOPHY IN PRACTICE (SPP)
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Peter Harteloh,
Secretary of the Dutch Association for Philosophy in the Netherlands (VfP).
Lou Marinoff,
President of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA)
& Author of Plato, Not Prozac & Therapy for the Sane
Schedule
• 2pm – Introduction from the Chair
• 2:15pm – Talk by Peter Harteloh, Followed by general discussion
• 3:35pm – break ---
• 4pm – Lou Marinoff – “Synchronicities, Serpents and Something-Elseness”
• 5:45pm – break ---
• 6pm – Discussion about Health Professions Council regulation
• 6:30pm – AGM
• 8pm – meeting ends
See http://www.society-for-philosophy-in-practice.org for SPP details

CBT/Philosophical Counselling workshop comes to Shrewsbury (tutor: Julie Johns)

Just heard about  this workshop, sounds interesting

Touching the Problems of Life

SATURDAY 

NOVEMBER 21ST 2009

10am – 3.00pm

Business Centre, The Priory School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9EE

£35

‘We feel that even when all possible scientific questions have been answered,

the problems of life remain untouched’ (Wittgenstein).

A workshop to discover how aspects of CBT and Philosophical Counselling may help you to deal with the problems of life such as anxiety, panic, self -esteem, confidence, depression, moral dilemmas or difficult decisions.  A maximum of 20 of people will have an opportunity to look at descriptions of what it is to ‘be’ human - in particular your life, your loves, your difficulties, your treasures, and the passion of the vision that you have of who you are and how you want to be.  We will talk, we will think and then we can take what we have clarified or discovered to help us in our own process of living. To book a place for £35 contact me:

JULIE JOHNS 

07540 399586

or email me: ttt.julie@yahoo.co.uk

See http://www.talkthinktake.com/talkthinktake/Workshops.html   for more details

Positive Psychology course - starting at City Uni on Thursday evening, October 8th

Sign up now to find out all about the exciting new subject of Positive Psychology, starting this Thursday evening  at City Uni.
Actually it's more than a survey, it's an interactive experience of positive psychology, that last year led to a significant
increase in the happiness of most participants. How do I know that? Because students did questionairres at the beginning and end of the course.
Moreover, this wasn't happiness by osmosis - as part of the course students carry out many of the most effective interventions that have
been found to boost happiness. We'll also have lively discussions, videos and student presentations. No previous experience of
psychology required.

To sign up, visit
http://www.city.ac.uk/cae/cfa/business/coaching_business_skills/positive_psychology.html

or call 020 7040 8865 between 9.30am and 5.00pm quoting course ref  CE1941

Course Code:	CE1941
Start date(s):	Thursday 8 October 2009
Class Time:	6.30pm – 8.30pm
Number of Classes:	10 weekly classes
Course Fee:	£300.00

Understanding psychology can improve your well-being and success, both at work and in your personal life. Positive psychology is the growing branch of psychology that focuses on the positive, including strengths, positive states and happiness. This course will have a particular emphasis on applying positive psychology in your personal and working life.

Topics studied will include:

• Happiness
• Goals and meaning
• Strengths
• Flow
• Hope, luck and optimism
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Positive relationships and empathy
• Wisdom and decision-making

Who is your ancient guru?

The prolific writer Mark Vernon has produced a short on-line quiz to help you discover your ancient philosophy guru.


You will be asked questions like

Do you think it's more useful to think about how to be happy or how to cope with suffering?

and

Do you prefer pondering big issues or practical matters?

I wasn't sure  how to answer the question about the relative importance happiness or suffering, but when I plumped for happiness my ancient guru turned out to be Epicurus, which was uncannily accurate. I do have a lot of sympathy for Epicurus's values of friendship, philosophising, reason and happiness.

When I took the test again and answered "suffering" to the first question my guru turned out to be the Stoic Zeno, which again was pretty much on the money.

Just for fun, I also tried answering  the exact opposite of my real views, and my anti-guru turned out to be the sceptic Pyrrho. So I know not to read more about him ....

Vernon's quiz isn't meant to be taken too seriously.  I'd  be uncomfortable thinking of Epicurus or Zeno as my guru, and would  turn just as happily to  Aristotle, Plato or Socrates if looking for  wisdom. But the quiz is good fun and could well generate ideas about new philosophers to look at.

To read about a variety of ancient gurus, you can also buy  Vernon's new book, Plato's Podcasts.

To take the quiz, go to http://www.markvernon.com/quiz/my-philosophy-guru/