Mindfulness teachers, coaches and subject experts
Over time, Mindfulnet aims to build up a comprehensive list of Mindfulness trainers, coaches and subject experts, to help Mindfulnet users locate a teacher that is right for them without having to trawl through a large volume of supplier websites. We will be adding to this list on a regular basis.
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In the UK:
Dr Cheryl Rezek. Cheryl is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has worked across various fields of mental health for many years. She has combined clinical and academic work and worked with individuals of all ages with a range of psychological difficulties. Cheryl teaches mindfulness (MBSR) for chronic pain, depression, stress, physical or emotional distress and general well-being, and is based in London. She can be contacted on: 0771 2940 651
Christene Burgess: mindfulness-mbsr.com Christene has practiced mindfulness since 1985. Her initiation and inspiration into meditation came earlier via an employer who assigned a room for meditation at their workplace. Christene attends courses, retreats, conferences to deepen her practice and knowledge, and is engaged in writing and research. She offers MBSR courses and bespoke workshops for corporate clients She can be contacted on 0207 402 6711
Christine Dewar has been teaching mindfulness within the format of Jon Kabat-Zinn (MBSR programme) for 4 years in Scotland. She has been a practitioner of mindfulness since 1985 and is also a therapist and school teacher She is currently completing an MSc in Mindfulness Studies at Aberdeen University. She is delivering mindfulness programmes throughout Fife with a view to presenting this opportunity to GPs and pain management clinics withing the NHS. 01333 329826 christinedewar112@btinternet.com
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Nick Kientsch: Nick has practiced mindfulness since 1990. Over the last two years he has run meditation classes in London and continues to develop his teaching skills through training in MBCT. Nick works in London where he tutors individual clients and runs group workshops and 8 week courses for businesses and other organisations to reduce stress, improve team morale, aid personal development, decrease sick leave and increase productivity. For more details please visit the web site or call 07910 224 560
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Insight for wellbeing Zeenat Cameron runs teaching days and evening classes in mindfulness in West Yorkshire
Living Mindfully are a Community Interest Company set up to respond to the need for mindfulness coaching in a range of community settings. They work with individuals and groups interested in learning and practising mindfulness, and learning mindfulness-based strategies to respond to the demands and stresses of their personal and professional lives. Their clients are drawn from the public, private and voluntary sectors. Living Mindfully are currently undertaking a research project into the effectiveness and use of mindfulness in unemployment, and plan future research into the applications of mindfulness.
Mindful health.co.uk teach mindfulness in the UK. Taravajra originally trained as a solicitor, and has taught mindfulness in many contexts since 1994. He has completed a postgraduate diploma in in Mindfulness based approaches in healthcare at Bangor University. Karunavira worked for many years as a primary school teacher before becoming a full time teacher of yoga (Iyengar) and meditation. He has completed a postgraduate diploma in in Mindfulness based approaches in healthcare at Bangor University. Contact: taravajra@mindfulhealth.co.uk - mobile: 07985 314181 or karunavira@mindfulhealth.co.uk
Mindfulness Belfast: Frank Lyddy and David Cameron teach mindfulness in Belfast, with regular drop in sessions. Contact Frank: Phone: 07976 559958
Mindfulness in Action offers MBSR courses over 8 evening or 4 afternoon sessions in Cardiff, Bristol and the surrounding area. They also offer 1-1 mindfulness training in Cardiff. and bespoke workplace training courses for organisations across the UK.
email: info@mindfulnessinaction.co.uk phone: 02920 229791
Mindfulness Now is an organisation set up by Sarah Lionheart and Sarah Talbot to promote the experience and understanding of Mindfulness and Compassion. They are both members of The Mindfulness Association, a group of like-minded practitioners whose training has been verified and whose aim is to bring the benefits of compassionate mindfulness to as many people as possible. Contact Sarah Lionheart www.heartandmind.org or Sarah Talbot www.counselling4u.plus.com 0777 202 4653
Mindfulness West
Based in Gloucestershire, and established by Terry Pilchick and Marianne Brady, Mindfulness-West offers courses, workshops and individual coaching in Mindfulness for stress and depression, as well as for enhanced creativity, professional effectiveness and wellbeing. Members of the Mindfulness-west team have trained with CMRP in Bangor, The Breathworks Foundation. They run courses in Stroud, Cheltenham and Bristol. 01453 883560
Susannah Crump teaches mindfulness-based approaches in north east England. She trained through the Masters and Teacher development programmes at The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor and engages in continuing development through the Centre. Since 2005 she has offered MBSR and MBCT for depression in community and healthcare settings. She also offers workshops and mentoring for therapists and others developing mindfulness in their work and life. Susannah can be contacted via email or phone: susannah.crump@wildlight.co.uk mobile 07914025415
The Still Centre is based in Cheshire and offers a variety of mindfulness courses. Teachers include Michael Robbins, Michael Homfray, Jo Bentley, Janet Bloor & Caralyn Duignan
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In the USA
Awareness and relaxation training Awareness and Relaxation Training (A.R.T.) is an independent, educationally-oriented organization that contracts Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs in medical settings, schools, corporations, and other sectors that was founded by Bob Stahl, Ph.D. in 1991.
Donald Fleck offers 8 week Mindfulness courses in New York. Donald trained with Zindel Segal, and has taught a workshop on Mindfulness in Psychotherapy for the National Association of Social Workers in New York City. He also integrates mindfulness into Psychotheraphy. Phone 917 202-5148 or email info@DonaldFleck.com
Joshua O'Brien offers mindfulness training in central Pennsylvania. He is the principal of Meditation Science, and the founder of the Mindfulness Community of Central Pennsylvania. Certified in Healing Meditation and Stress Reduction, he has practiced a variety of meditation techniques in his own life for 15 years. His passion lies in promoting personal growth, transformation, and inner-health.
Micki Fine: Living Mindfully. Micki is a certified mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindful Living in Houston, Texas. Micki has been teaching the MBSR course for over 20 years. In addition, she is in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of depression, substance abuse, anxiety and chronic pain. She has trained/ taught with the Jung Centre, University of Texas School of Nursing, and co-taught MBCT with Zindel Segal
Richard Sears is working with colleagues to start a Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation www.clinical-mindfulness.org . He alsos runs a mindfulness groups in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - his website is www.psych-insights.com.
The centre for contemplative mind in society has Programs dealing with mindfulness and other contemplative practices in higher education, business, law, and social justice.
Steve Flowers: Mindful Living Programmes Steve is the director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic at the Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California. Steve has been teaching MBSR courses for over 11 years. In addition, he is in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of stress related conditions. Steve Flowers, along with Bob Stahl, Ph.D., is the co-director of Mindful Living Programs, an organization providing fully accredited mindfulness Retreats for health professionals. Steve is the author of The Mindful Path through Shyness.
Susan Woods has taught with Zindel Segal for the past 5 years at the Omega Institute the 5 day MBCT foundation training. she also teaches the advanced MBCT-TTI (MBCT Teacher Training Intensive) as well as other MBCT training formats. She is a certified MBSR teacher and has taught at the Centre for mindfulness,Worcester, MA.
In Italy
Pamela Powers: Potentiality.net
Pamela Powers is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist in private practice in Italy. She teaches foundation workshops in mindfulness
In Mexico
Eric Lopez teaches mindfulness (MBSR) in Mexico. He trained at The University of Massachusetts, Center for Mindfulness.
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