Mindfulness Level 2 Archives - Mindfulness Association Being Present | Responding with Compassion | Seeing Deeply Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:18:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-10.25.42-32x32.jpeg Mindfulness Level 2 Archives - Mindfulness Association 32 32 Mindfulness Level 2 Compassion https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mindfulness-level-2-compassion-spring-intake/ Thu, 15 May 2025 10:53:46 +0000 https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/?post_type=mec-events&p=38797 Mindfulness Level 2 – Responding with Compassion DETAILS If you have completed an 8 Week MBLC course or our Level 1 Mindfulness training you can book onto this course and begin your journey into compassion. “The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of” This course starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness practice.…]]> Mindfulness Level 2 – Responding with Compassion DETAILS

If you have completed an 8 Week MBLC course or our Level 1 Mindfulness training you can book onto this course and begin your journey into compassion.

“The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of”

This course starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness practice. Through compassionate imagery and mindful self-compassion, we cultivate positive emotions as a way of building up an inner resource, from which we can approach the difficulties that are part and parcel of being alive. We then approach the self-critic: that persistent inner voice that is harsh and condemning, and always finding fault in what we do.  What it would be like to cultivate an inner voice that is kind and supportive, and to live life from this place, rather than from a place of destructive self-criticism?

In the course of the journey we move from self-compassion towards compassion for others, exploring practices which help us find balance and perspective beyond our narrow preferences, generating love and friendliness to our inner and outer worlds, responding appropriately to pain and suffering while also appreciating the good things in our lives, integrating compassion into all that we do. As there is a strong emphasis on the experiential nature of the course, there are home practice suggestions between the sessions that include regular compassion practice and daily life exercises.

This course takes place over three parts, and is spread out over a six month period. It aims to enable participants to develop their mindfulness practice by training in compassion.

  • Self Compassion
  • Compassion for Others
  • Compassion in Action

“I feel this is a journey and not an end point – the learning is so rich and experiential”

Take some time out of your busy life to relax, nurture and rest as we learn how to cultivate compassion in our lives.

You can read Fay’s blog about Compassion HERE

Tutor: Tina Gilbert

Module One– 5th April, 12th April, 19th April and 26th April 2027

Module Two– 17th May, 24th May, 7th June and 14th June 2027

Module Three– 12th July, 19th July, 26th July and 2nd August 2027

Cost: £555.00 payable in three monthly instalments of £185.00

Booking info: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net for the booking link.

Times: The course will run from 19.00pm till 21.30pm on a Monday evening.

Location: Online via Zoom.

]]> Mindfulness Level 2 – Compassion https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mindfulness-level-2-compassion-summer-intake/ Thu, 01 May 2025 13:32:11 +0000 https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/?post_type=mec-events&p=38719 Tutor: Choden Dates: 5-6 September, 24-25 October 2026 and 12-13 December 2026 in person at The Crichton, Dumfries or Online via Zoom Cost: £555.00 payable in three monthly instalments of £185.00 Booking info: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net for the booking link. Times: The course will run from 10.00am-17.00pm on Saturday and 9.00am- 16.00pm on Sunday. Venue: Crichton Central, The…]]> Tutor: Choden

Dates: 5-6 September, 24-25 October 2026 and 12-13 December 2026 in person at The Crichton, Dumfries or Online via Zoom

Cost: £555.00 payable in three monthly instalments of £185.00

Booking info: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net for the booking link.

Times: The course will run from 10.00am-17.00pm on Saturday and 9.00am- 16.00pm on Sunday.

Venue: Crichton Central, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA.  For more details about the Crichton please click here.

The cafe in Crichton Central is open for food/drinks from 10am until 4pm (last food orders being 3.30pm) and the Bistro in Easterbrook Hall serves food Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Please find the Bistro menu attached here and the cafe menu here to see all the options.

There is a room rate for Mindfulness Association participants. Please ring the Holiday Inn (01387 272410) and quote ‘Mindfulness Association’ the room rate is £105.00 per room per night B&B single occupancy and £110.00 per room per night B&B double occupancy.

There is an on-site Bankend Bar & Brasserie Holiday Inn, for room rates and availability please click here. Breakfast is served between 7.00am and 10.30am on a weekend and 7.00am- 10.00am on weekdays and dinner between 17.00pm and 21.30pm. There are over 200 complimentary car parking spaces for hotel guests.

Please click here for the evening menu at the Holiday Inn, tables are available to book via the website. Please find here a list of alternative accommodation in the area and there is also Air B & B and booking.com. These are purely suggestions, not personal recommendations.

There is free car parking outside Crichton Central and in the large car park outside Easterbrook Hall. Electric charging points and cycle racks are available outside Crichton Central and across the estate. The number 5 bus route from Dumfries town centre takes you from Great King Street to The Crichton Campus. The venue is a 10-minute car ride from Dumfries train station and 45 minutes from the M6.

Accessible parking spaces and a Changing Places Toilet are available at the venue.

There is a 12 metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room which is open daily from 7am-8pm. Booking is essential and you can pay as you go if you are not staying as a guest, please just book at the Bistro.

If you have completed an 8 Week MBLC course or our Level 1 Mindfulness training you can book onto this course and begin your journey into compassion.

“The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of”

This course starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness practice. Through compassionate imagery and mindful self-compassion, we cultivate positive emotions as a way of building up an inner resource, from which we can approach the difficulties that are part and parcel of being alive. We then approach the self-critic: that persistent inner voice that is harsh and condemning, and always finding fault in what we do.  What it would be like to cultivate an inner voice that is kind and supportive, and to live life from this place, rather than from a place of destructive self-criticism?

In the course of the journey we move from self-compassion towards compassion for others, exploring practices which help us find balance and perspective beyond our narrow preferences, generating love and friendliness to our inner and outer worlds, responding appropriately to pain and suffering while also appreciating the good things in our lives, integrating compassion into all that we do. As there is a strong emphasis on the experiential nature of the course, there are home practice suggestions between the sessions that include regular compassion practice and daily life exercises.

This course takes place over three weekends and is spread out over a six month period. It aims to enable participants to develop their mindfulness practice by training in compassion. The course is themed over the weekend:

  • Self Compassion
  • Compassion for Others
  • Compassion in Action

“I feel this is a journey and not an end point – the learning is so rich and experiential”

Take some time out of your busy life to relax, nurture and rest as we learn how to cultivate compassion in our lives.

You can read Fay’s blog about Compassion HERE

]]> Mindfulness Level 2 – Compassion https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mindfulness-level-2-compassion-autumn-intake/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:36:07 +0000 https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/?post_type=mec-events&p=34279 Tutor: Jacky Seery Part One Thursday 22nd October 2026 Thursday 29th October 2026 Thursday 5th November 2026 Thursday 12th November 2026 Part Two-  Thursday 26th November 2026 Thursday 3rd December 2026 Thursday 10th December 2026 Thursday 17th December 2026 Part Three- Thursday 7th January 2027 Thursday 14th January 2027 Thursday 21st January 2027 Thursday 28th…]]> Tutor: Jacky Seery

Part One

Thursday 22nd October 2026

Thursday 29th October 2026

Thursday 5th November 2026

Thursday 12th November 2026

Part Two- 

Thursday 26th November 2026

Thursday 3rd December 2026

Thursday 10th December 2026

Thursday 17th December 2026

Part Three-

Thursday 7th January 2027

Thursday 14th January 2027

Thursday 21st January 2027

Thursday 28th January 2027

Cost: £555.00 for all three parts payable in three monthly instalments of £185.00.

Booking info: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net for the booking link.

Times: The course will run from 19.00pm till 21.30pm on a Thursday evening.

Location: Online via Zoom.

]]> Mindfulness Level 2 – Compassion – Second Spring Intake https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/course/mindfulness-level-2-compassion-second-spring-intake/ Fri, 31 May 2024 14:25:20 +0000 https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/?post_type=mec-events&p=34114 Mindfulness Level 2 – Responding with Compassion DETAILS   If you have completed an 8 Week MBLC course or our Level 1 Mindfulness training you can book onto this course and begin your journey into compassion. “The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of” This course starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness…]]> Mindfulness Level 2 – Responding with Compassion DETAILS

 

If you have completed an 8 Week MBLC course or our Level 1 Mindfulness training you can book onto this course and begin your journey into compassion.

“The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of”

This course starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness practice. Through compassionate imagery and mindful self-compassion, we cultivate positive emotions as a way of building up an inner resource, from which we can approach the difficulties that are part and parcel of being alive. We then approach the self-critic: that persistent inner voice that is harsh and condemning, and always finding fault in what we do.  What it would be like to cultivate an inner voice that is kind and supportive, and to live life from this place, rather than from a place of destructive self-criticism?

In the course of the journey we move from self-compassion towards compassion for others, exploring practices which help us find balance and perspective beyond our narrow preferences, generating love and friendliness to our inner and outer worlds, responding appropriately to pain and suffering while also appreciating the good things in our lives, integrating compassion into all that we do. As there is a strong emphasis on the experiential nature of the course, there are home practice suggestions between the sessions that include regular compassion practice and daily life exercises.

This course takes place over three weekends, or over one weekend and a 5-day retreat, and is spread out over a six month period. It aims to enable participants to develop their mindfulness practice by training in compassion. The course is themed over the weekend and retreat:

  • Self Compassion
  • Compassion for Others
  • Compassion in Action

“I feel this is a journey and not an end point – the learning is so rich and experiential”

Take some time out of your busy life to relax, nurture and rest as we learn how to cultivate compassion in our lives.

You can read Fay’s blog about Compassion HERE

Tutor: Fay Adams

Part One

Tuesday 6th May 2025

Tuesday 13th May 2025

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Part Two- 

Tuesday 17th June 2025

Tuesday 24th June 2025

Tuesday 1st July 2025

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Tuesday 15th July 2025

Part Three-

Tuesday 29th July 2025

Tuesday 5th August 2025

Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Tuesday 9th September 2025

Tuesday 16th September 2025

Cost: £495.00 for all three parts payable in three monthly instalments of £165.00.

Booking info: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net for the booking link.

Times: The course will run from 19.00pm till 21.00pm on a Tuesday evening.

Location: Online via Zoom.

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