Distance learning MBSR course
If a group course in not accessible for you locally, or because of family or caring commitments, or other life and working circumstances, the distance learning course is an ideal alternative. The 8 week distance learning course follows exactly the same content as the group-based MBSR course, but is offered on a one to one basis, through weekly telephone or skype calls.
The distance learning course is also suitable for those who have already completed an 8 week course and wish to deepen their learning and practice through newly experiencing the course content and structure.
The distance learning option offers the advantage of one to one instruction with an experienced mindfulness teacher who can tailor the course to your individual learning needs. It offers week by week exploration of your own developing practice and support with any difficulties as they arise.
The weekly course time can be arranged at a time to suit your individual circumstances. Because of family and evening teaching commitments, I prefer to arrange daytime calls for the distance learning course.
An orientation call is arranged following application and the course involves an additional review call following the 8 weekly course sessions to explore taking the learning forward. If you are based in the North East of England, where possible, access is offered to a day of mindfulness practice with those currently on a group-based programme.
Home practice and your personal exploration of practice forms the basis of learning for this course. Like the group-based course, you will be encouraged to set aside up to an hour a day which includes a 40 minute formal meditation practice, listening and practicing with audio recordings, making some short reflections and diary entries, and integrating mindfulness in your day through some “informal” practices, for example, bringing mindful awareness to ordinary, everyday experiences.