What is Mindfulness?

"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
The nature of the mind is to wander, plan, and analyse, which is a good thing to an extent. The mind helps us remember to buy onions for tonight's dinner, decide the most suitable approach to solving that issue at work, and learn how to drive a car. However, when this gets out of hand and we spend time dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, it can lead to depression and anxiety.
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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 minds so we can use them to serve our well-being.​

Scientific investigation over the past 40 years has shown how mindfulness can change the structure of the brain. 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. ​
Get unlimited access to this course for the special price of €47 during the pandemic ​(usual price €65).

When you click the button below you'll be asked to set up an account, this is just your username and password so keep note of these to access your course.
“The faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention, over and over again, is the very root of judgment, character, and will. No one is compos sui [master of himself] if he have it not. An education which should improve this faculty would be the education par excellence.” - William James

Why Learn Mindfulness?

​Studies show that Mindfulness training helps with:
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addictive behaviours
  • Heart disease
  • Chronic pain
  • Attention & concentration
  • Emotional intelligence
Those completing a mindfulness course report:
  • Feeling more calm
  • Having an increased sense of control over their lives
  • Having better relationships
  • Experiencing more enjoyment in life
  • ​Feeling better about themselves
  • ​Having more patience
  • ​Improved sleep

About Your Tutor

Claire Shannon MA
I am a counselor who has been working in private practice for over 7 years. Through my work with clients, and in my own personal experience, I have learned just how important it is to have a regular mindfulness practice. 
Clients who practice this 8 week course alongside their therapy have seen vast improvements in their quality of life. I have found that I feel more balanced, energetic, optimistic, and peaceful since I began to practice meditation and mindfulness over 20 years ago.
If you support your practice (i.e. show up and do it!), you will find that it, in turn, will support you and provide a sense of strength and peace through the ups and downs of life. 
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I have a masters in clinical counselling, and a certification in the clinical use of Mindfulness.
Given the benefits on offer, it's hard to think of any reason not to give mindfulness training a go!
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When you click the button below you'll be asked to set up an account, this is just your username and password so keep note of these to access your course.
(If you're a counselling client of mine, you can access the free version here.)
"It is easier to put on a pair of shoes than to wrap the earth in leather." - Chögyam Trungpa

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