Mindfulness is an innate human capacity. Children often meet their present moment experience with interest and curiosity.
As adults we can train ourselves to bring friendly interest and curiosity to the present moment - increasing our mindful awareness of our body, mind, senses and the world around us.
The Mindful All-Party Parliamentary Group completed a report, Mindful Nation UK (October 2015), following their research and inquiry into the evidence base on mindfulness. It recommends the availability of Mindfulness Based Interventions in the NHS for physical and mental health difficulties and to support staff. Mindfulness is not a panacea or quick fix.
However, a regular ongoing practice has been found to be useful in a number of areas supporting physical, mental and emotional well being and resilience through an integrated mind/body approach.
It is best offered or introduced to a person at the right time in their life and adapted programmes of mindfulness have been developed to meet the needs of people experiencing particular concerns.
Unfortunately due to the teacher being away indefinitely, the mindfulness classes are not currently running. We will update this page when the classes can return.
Page last updated 20 March 2023.
The Trust has a dedicated staff member to support the development and provision of mindfulness:
Paula Edwards – Mindfulness Teacher and Assistant Practitioner PaulaAnn
Paula has worked in adult mental health services within The Trust for most of her working life. She started practicing mindfulness in 2013 whilst participating in an eight week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy programme facilitated by Mersey Care.
Who is it for: Open to any member of staff new to mindfulness or with experience
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4-4.30pm
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Who is it for: Open to staff who have experience of mindfulness or want to reconnect with practice
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 1-1.30pm
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