Tuesday Evenings from Sept 30 - Nov 11, 2025
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway
Cost: €250
(Includes all materials which you can keep to maintain your practice in the future.)
Course will run dependant on numbers.
(Includes all materials which you can keep to maintain your practice in the future.)
Course will run dependant on numbers.
In this Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT) course, you will learn a combination of evidence-based tools such as guided meditations, self-awareness exercises, and journalling prompts designed to help you work with your thoughts and feelings in productive ways, so you can take more control over your own happiness.
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"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
What is Mindfulness?
Have you ever noticed just how busy your mind is all the time? All day long it's chattering away, one minute you're thinking about what to have for dinner, then what you need to pick up on the way home to make said dinner, then it might wander to whether or not your partner did the dishes like they promised, then to how annoying it is to come home to dirty dishes, then to the unfairness of always having to do everything yourself. All of a sudden you notice your mood is lower, and you're in a grump, and you're not quite sure how it happened!
All minds wander around like this, and it has a real effect on how we feel. When we spend too much time dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, it can lead to depression, anxiety, stress, low self-image, hopelessness.
As the old proverb goes: "The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."
The practice of mindfulness teaches us to harness our wandering mind so we can use it to serve our well-being.
Scientific study over the past 40 years has shown time and time again how mindfulness can change the structure of the brain so we can become more receptive to positivity and joy. We can learn to face life's ups and downs in the knowledge we are strong enough to deal with whatever comes.
Anyone can practice mindfulness, it doesn't require any fancy equipment or apparatus.
Practicing mindfulness allows you to change your relationship with your thoughts and feelings, so you can have more control over your life.
All minds wander around like this, and it has a real effect on how we feel. When we spend too much time dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, it can lead to depression, anxiety, stress, low self-image, hopelessness.
As the old proverb goes: "The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."
The practice of mindfulness teaches us to harness our wandering mind so we can use it to serve our well-being.
Scientific study over the past 40 years has shown time and time again how mindfulness can change the structure of the brain so we can become more receptive to positivity and joy. We can learn to face life's ups and downs in the knowledge we are strong enough to deal with whatever comes.
Anyone can practice mindfulness, it doesn't require any fancy equipment or apparatus.
Practicing mindfulness allows you to change your relationship with your thoughts and feelings, so you can have more control over your life.
Hear What Others Have Said About the Program:
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"I started the mindfulness course as person who struggled to stay in the moment and would let my thoughts take over and lead me to think negatively. These negative thoughts led to a lot of anxiety in all aspects of life. Once I started the course it helped bring structure on how to practice mindfulness. There is so much information out there that something it becomes difficult to know where to begin with the practice. This course is very well structured with a variety of different practices and techniques on how to practice mindfulness so it's always interesting. Once I completed the course, I would then practice the techniques I learned to help me through times I was thinking negatively, and with such a variety of practices it always felt there was options for how to practice based on how I felt in the moment. I used this course alongside counselling with Claire and the blend of the two practices really helped me overcome negative thinking patterns and anxiety and really improved my quality of life. I would recommend this course to any person who wishes to improve on their mental well being and quality of life."
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Just wanted to email to say how much I get from the Claire Shannon Therapy 8 week mindfulness program, Claire. And with that realisement of not being at peace or worrying, so quickly peace, safety, wellness, ease and love was asked in, with you facilitating coming into the space. Thank you for offering this practice in a way that goes so deep it feels uncomfortable and yet is a safe vehicle for self realisation and healing. I think mindfulness is infinitely powerful, deeply nourishing experience. Not healing through escape. Compassion through the deepest presence possible.
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"I found Claire's Mindfulness Programme extremely helpful in my journey. Having this structured introduction when I didn't know where to start was so useful and has given me a new approach to looking after my own mental health and a toolkit I can always use. Thanks Claire"
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Course Format
The course runs for 8 weeks, and attendance for all of the 8 sessions is required.
The first half of the course is learning to take back control of our attention and be present to life in the moment. The second half is developing skills to be able to skilfully manage challenging thoughts, emotions, and physical sensation.
Each week in class we will introduce a new concept to work with, and that will be the focus of the homework for that week.
Class practice will consist of education in core concepts of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, guided meditation, introduction to the week's exercises, and an opportunity for questions and answers. (This is an educational course, it is not therapy.)
Home practice will consist of guided meditation, short written CBT exercises, and informal practice.
What you'll need: All materials are provided and are yours to keep so you can maintain your practice moving forward.
For your home practice you'll need a space where you can listen to your guided meditations in peace. In the space you'll need a yoga mat, a comfy chair, a cosy blanket, a journal.
The first half of the course is learning to take back control of our attention and be present to life in the moment. The second half is developing skills to be able to skilfully manage challenging thoughts, emotions, and physical sensation.
Each week in class we will introduce a new concept to work with, and that will be the focus of the homework for that week.
Class practice will consist of education in core concepts of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, guided meditation, introduction to the week's exercises, and an opportunity for questions and answers. (This is an educational course, it is not therapy.)
Home practice will consist of guided meditation, short written CBT exercises, and informal practice.
What you'll need: All materials are provided and are yours to keep so you can maintain your practice moving forward.
For your home practice you'll need a space where you can listen to your guided meditations in peace. In the space you'll need a yoga mat, a comfy chair, a cosy blanket, a journal.
Curriculum
Week 1 - Awareness and automatic pilot
In week 1 we are learning to recognise when we are in auto-pilot vs when we are really present in life, and why this matters so much to how we feel on a day-to-day basis.
Week 2 - living in our heads
In week 2 we realise how much of our mental life is dominated by old stories and ideas, and how these impact our mood and outlook on life. We begin to learn to live more in the body, where we can experience life as it really is.
week 3 - gathering the scattered mind
Week 3 we learn to use the breath and body as anchors into the present, instead of living in the constant chatter of the mind.
week 4 - recognising aversion
In week 4 we learn about our inherent negativity bias and how this influences our thoughts and mood. We begin to build skills that allow us to be present with discomfort, safe in the knowledge it will not last.
week 5 - allowing and letting be
In week 5 we work with the idea that every life has good and bad, and when we try to avoid the bad life can become very small and fearful. If we can allow the bad, as well as the good, life is more full and we feel less fear.
week 6 - thoughts are not facts
In week 6 we discover that every thought we think is not necessarily true. We learn to see thoughts simply as mental events, and become familiar with our unique 'unhelpful thinking styles' that can drag us into low mood or anxiety.
Week 7 - how can i best take care of myself?
In week 7 we learn to stop and pay attention to our inner state and what it is we need in the moment. We develop our self-compassion skills, and learn why this is not self-indulgence, or selfish, but essential for ourselves and those around us.
week 8 - moving forward mindfully
In week 8 we review our new skillset and make a plan for how to maintain our new way of living.
The course is in-person, if you would like a self-study, online version, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable to a complete beginner, or anyone who wants to refresh their practice.
Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep issues, concentration, confidence, among many others. If you feel you would benefit, contact Claire and we can work out if the course is a good fit for you.
Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep issues, concentration, confidence, among many others. If you feel you would benefit, contact Claire and we can work out if the course is a good fit for you.
Do I need Prior Experience?
No prior experience is necessary, you'll learn all you need on the course.
Is this course like therapy?
No, the course is about teaching a skillset to the participants, not working through individual issues. If you feel you need therapeutic help, please contact Claire to enquire about an appointment.
How long before I notice a difference?
How long is a piece of string? (Only kidding, sort of!) This is a tricky one to answer as everyone has a different starting point. What I generally see with my clients is that usually around week 3 or 4 people come in feeling a lot calmer, and will often say something like: "Now I get why you said I should do this!".
I tried to meditate before and i couldn't do it!
I hear this a lot! Mindfulness is a skill, and like any skill, we need to be patient and allow for a learning curve. You wouldn't expect to lift the heaviest weights on your first visit to the gym, and it's same with mindfulness. The first few times you do it you might fidget, your mind might race, you might feel bored to tears, This is all ok! Give it a little time and you'll start to see improvement.
I can't quieten my mind
You don't have to. Quietening the mind for any length of time is impossible, and it's not the aim of mindfulness. Mindfulness is about learning to be with all of our experiences (including a busy mind) with compassion and patience.
How long does it take each day?
In general, you'll need 20-30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. This might sound like a lot, but it's the same time you would spend watching a tv show, and this will make your life better. It's a no-brainer!
Do I need to attend every week?
It is necessary to attend each class, as well as do the daily homework. Mindfulness is called a 'practice' for a reason - if you're practicing mindfulness, you will see the benefits, if you're not, you won't. Make sure to think about whether or not you can commit to the course right now. you don't want it to become another thing on your to-do list that never gets done.
If you have any questions about the course, please contact me at [email protected]
Meet the Facilitator
The course is facilitated by Claire Shannon, a counsellor with over a decade in private practice.
Claire holds a masters degree in Counselling, and a certification in the Clinical use of Mindfulness Practice. Through her work with clients, and in her own personal experience, Claire has learned just how important it is to have a regular mindfulness practice.
"Mindfulness gives me a sense of calm and a feeling that I can cope with whatever comes, I don't feel the need to anticipate what might go wrong, I know I have the tools to deal with it. When I'm not busy with regrets from the past, or worries about the future, I have more energy for the life I am living in the here and now, and I just enjoy it more. I think mindfulness is a skill we should all be taught at school, it would make life much easier for us, and the world around us." - Claire
Claire holds a masters degree in Counselling, and a certification in the Clinical use of Mindfulness Practice. Through her work with clients, and in her own personal experience, Claire has learned just how important it is to have a regular mindfulness practice.
"Mindfulness gives me a sense of calm and a feeling that I can cope with whatever comes, I don't feel the need to anticipate what might go wrong, I know I have the tools to deal with it. When I'm not busy with regrets from the past, or worries about the future, I have more energy for the life I am living in the here and now, and I just enjoy it more. I think mindfulness is a skill we should all be taught at school, it would make life much easier for us, and the world around us." - Claire
Let's talk soon...
HoursMonday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10am - 6pm Thursday: 11am - 7:30pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Email: [email protected]Tel: 089 208 7678
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Unit 3 Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway. H91 H63P
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With assistance from the Local Enterprise Board, Galway
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