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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (shortened to Mindfulness for Life), is an 8-week skills-based course which has been developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in collaboration with the University of Oxford. The programme built on the framework of the original MBCT programme, and is designed to be suitable for the general population to access.
Mindfulness for Life takes participants through a structured curriculum that promotes the cultivation of understanding, skills and attitudes of mindfulness. The learning is largely experiential and is based on learning mindfulness both in ‘formal’ practices and in everyday life. The programme offers participants with a new way to work with difficulties as well as a different way of relating to ourselves and others – a way that includes more contentment, appreciation, wisdom and compassion.
Mindfulness for Life combines the ancient wisdom and practices of mindfulness with cognitive behavioural methods, with the aim of participants becoming more familiar with their mind and learning to work with it more skilfully.
Whilst the programme is designed for the general population, there may be some circumstances that could limit or prevent you from benefitting from a mindfulness course and the timing may not be appropriate, factors may include:
- Recent bereavement
- Current stressful life event
- Recent / current depression
- Insulin dependant diabetes
- Mania, suicidal thoughts, self harm
If you have any queries about the appropriateness or timing of the programme, please be in touch.
The Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) curriculum consists of skills-based training taught over an 8-week period with each session lasting between 2-2.5hrs a week. The programme is group-based with anywhere up to 16 participants in each cohort.
Each participant is encouraged to complete a minimum of 20minutes of home practice daily to derive maximum benefit from the programme. Home practice includes following recordings of guided practices, and bringing mindful awareness into your everyday activities.
The agenda for each session typically includes;
- Guided meditation practice and reflection
- Home practice review
- CBT exercise and inquiry
- Setting of home practice
Research has shown that Mindfulness Based Programmes are an effective and accessible way of reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing mental health and well-being.
Benefits can include:
Challenges participants may face during the programme and should consider before applying for the course include:
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