“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”

Do you tend to give yourself a hard time when you make a mistake or when something doesn’t go to plan? Do you hear that internal voice criticising and bullying you, saying things to you that you would never dream of saying to a friend? It is sometimes hard to ask for help or know how to take care of yourself when you’re struggling?  If so, you might find Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) really helpful.  

This Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) programme is backed by research and proven to increase compassion for ourselves and for others. It has also been found to lead to improvements in overall emotional wellbeing, self-reassurance and feelings of connection within relationships. 

Each weekly session of this course is 2 hours long and involves a mixture of taught content and guided experiential exercises (e.g. mindfulness and compassion building imagery). In between sessions, you’ll have access to guided audios to support you to cultivate your compassionate mind.  

Mindfulness and compassion retreat days are run from 10am-4pm usually on a Saturday or Sunday. The day is fully guided and involves a mixture of mindfulness meditations and exercises aimed at increasing self-kindness and gratitude. 

The day is mainly held in silence which provides a wonderful opportunity to rest and focus on self-care. The teachings also offer the chance to learn valuable coping skills which can continue to benefit your daily life following the retreat. 

"Leah was clear, professional and caring in her approach. She is a great teacher who 'holds' the group well. Supportive and instructive, I highly recommend. There is a lot to gain in a safe, fun and enjoyable environment."