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Mindfulness Meditation 8 Week Course

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a special way of paying attention to the present moment which helps you cope better with everyday life and deal with difficult times, by giving you power over your thinking and emotions, using self-understanding and self-acceptance through practical meditation techniques. It is a gentle and effective way of overcoming a wide range of psychological and behavioural problems including depression, anxiety, stress, impulsivity, anger, pain, unhealthy attachments and addictions.

The Course

We practice various meditation techniques and reflect on our experience of them together. But the real learning happens when we try to follow the practices at home in between the sessions. Mindfulness in our daily lives and the difference this can make to our everyday experience.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Mike Sarson
Contact Position: Director
Telephone: 0118 9623332
07887656778
E-mail: mike@east-west.org.uk
Parent Organisation: East West Organization

Where to go

Name: Church House
Address: 59
Church Street
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG4 8AX
Notes: Church House is next to the Waitrose Car Park in Caversham.

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Saturdays from 2-30pm - 4-00pm during school term.
Time of day: Afternoon
Session Information: Please contact us for the start dates of next 8 week course.
Courses are available on Saturday afternoons.

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?

Yes

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£185	Per Term

Details

Cost covers the 8-week course and materials

Wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Availability

Referral required: No
Referral Details: Please telephone or email us in advance to make arrangements for booking a place on the next 8 week course.
Other notes: Parents are encouraged to partake and practice with their children at our Family sessions.

Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands: Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)

General Provider Response

Is your service accessible?: The premises are easily accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties.
How are referrals/applications made to your service?: Self Referrals accepted with a completed registration form and completion of an assessment
Funding: Voluntary/Charitable
Charges: Yes
Details of charges: Help for unemployed and those on low incomes.
Feedback and complaints procedure: Details on our feedback and complaints procedures can be obtained from Founder Director Mike Sarson
How will I know my child will be safe using this service?: All our Tutors have enhanced DBS checks.

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