Mindfulness is a form of meditation with its roots in Buddhism. It helps you develop skills and techniques to cope with the daily challenges a busy life can bring, such as stress and anxiety. It involves making a special effort to give your full attention to what is happening in the present moment – and to what's happening in your body, your mind and or your surroundings.

Mindfulness is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as a technique to reduce stress and prevent the recurrence of depression. It is a tool that, when used effectively, can bring many benefits. Mindfulness can reduce the pace of life to a manageable level, helping you make the most of your time and enjoy a calmer lifestyle.

AWARE NI offers six-week and eight-week courses. These are taught over Zoom by our certified trainers.

1. Six-week ‘Introduction to Mindfulness’ course (2 hours per week)

This course will introduce you to the meaning of mindfulness, how it can support you in everyday life and how you can use it in your role as a teacher or classroom assistant.

Each session will introduce a different practice and touch lightly on various aspects of mindfulness.

2. Eight-week mindfulness courses (2 hours per week)

AWARE NI also offers further in-depth 8-week mindfulness courses that include a mindfulness retreat.

The 8-week courses are recognised as a pre-requisite for teacher training in Paws b, delivered by the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MISP).

How to Apply:

To apply for a place on our next Mindfulness for Teachers course, please check if there are any dates and locations listed below. If there are no location or dates that suit you, please register your details and someone will contact you.