What are the details?
Mindfulness programs are available to patients, family members and carers.
Run by the ONJ Centre health psychologist, Dr Siân Cole, in these weekly sessions you will engage in a 30 minute mindfulness practice, with education and time for discussion. Drop ins welcome.
What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness?
Mindfulness programs have a strong evidence base for improving people’s wellbeing even when faced with difficult challenges.
In our friendly and supportive group sessions, you can learn meditation exercises to help you to:
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Focus and steady the mind
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Improve your ability to relax
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Reduce anxiety and depression
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Pause and be aware of the present
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Improve your sense of wellbeing and enjoyment of life in a non-judgmental way
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Respond rather than react to life’s challenges
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Have a greater capacity to tolerate short and long term stress
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Learn resilient and compassionate ways to take care of yourself