When: 30 Nov 2023 - 1 Dec 2023 At the heart of teaching Mindfulness Based Programmes is an engagement with the reality of suffering. This workshop, consisting of two half days, provides an opportunity to reflect on how exclusion and discrimination can cause suffering, a space to consider our responsibilities as supervisors and teachers, and to explore together what we can do to be more inclusive and how we can actively promote equality and diversity. Learning Intentions: Who is the training for: This training is suitable for anyone working within the mindfulness field including teachers (new and established), trainers, supervisors, retreat leaders, mentors and administrators. What is involved: We will engage in storytelling, some active learning exercises as well as discuss case studies of situations which could arise in our work as mindfulness teachers, supervisors and retreat leads. We will also have the opportunity to explore what practical action we can take to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. What are the requirements to attend: Involvement in teaching mindfulness or dharma-based approaches and an interest in exploring equality, diversity and inclusion. Participants must commit to the entire online training. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, we are unable to negotiate late arrivals or early leaving. If this is not possible, please contact us to discuss before submitting an application. What to bring/wear: Please wear comfy clothing with layers. Mats, cushions, stools would be helpful to have available to support your practice space at home. The trainer: This training is being offered by Bethan Roberts. Bethan teaches mindfulness and is part of Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice / Mindfulness Network Training Team and is a Mindfulness Network supervisor. Bethan is also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and delivers various training on mental health and wellbeing, mainly within workplaces. She has a long background in the equality, diversity and inclusion field, spending 15 years working for three statutory equality commissions managing research, managing casework and delivering training, and subsequently another decade working as an associate for ‘Diverse Cymru’. Location: This will be an online event - a zoom link will be sent prior to the start date. In order to participate in the training, you will need: Timings: The workshop runs from 1pm - 5pm on both 30th November and 1st December 2023. Please note the times are in GMT All times are UK. If you are attending from a different time zone, please check equivalent timings in your time zone. Our rates: Our full rates have no hidden extras. Standard rate - £105 Bursary-assisted places are available on this event until three months before the event starts. If it is less than three months before the start date of the event, please get in touch to discuss if an application is possible. When applying for a bursary-assisted place, please first register on the event and select the fee ‘I’m applying for a bursary-assisted place’. Once you have registered for the event you will also need to complete and return a bursary application form. To find out more about our bursary schemes, criteria for bursary applications and to complete the bursary application form please visit: https://home.mindfulness-network.org/bursaries/ The application process: Our application and payment process involves the following steps: Payment and cancellation policy: Please read our Terms and Conditions for information regarding payments and cancellations. Contact us: Please feel free to email us at training@mindfulness-network.org to discuss any questions you may have about the course or whether it is appropriate for you at this time. We will ensure that your query reaches the correct person.
Where: Online Event
Tutor: Bethan Roberts
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