Adult Courses
What is Mindfulness?
"The awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally"
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Jon Kabat-Zinn
Although some professions and situations are more stressful than others, we all have moments when we feel we would like to seek refuge in an oasis of calm.
We can try to physically escape our problems and responsibilities by jumping on a plane or train, but that‘s just a temporary fix. We have to sit and deal with them, which is where mindfulness comes in.
It does take commitment, but it is a tool for life and a more permanent stress management solution. And even those of us who don’t experience stress and anxiety can see improved physical and mental health through mindfulness – and potentially beneficial ripple effects for friends and family.
I provide a range of group and private one-to-one courses for adults aimed at improving physical, emotional, social or psychological wellbeing. Based on Zenways Meditation and Mindfulness for Health & Wellbeing course, they can help with a wide range of issues, from poor concentration and managing your emotions to stress and chronic pain. I offer a safe environment where participants can learn tools that they can apply in their daily lives.
I run courses tailored to translators/interpreters, teachers/lecturers and parents, as well as a general course suitable for adults of all backgrounds. Take a look at my testimonials section to see some comments from past course participants.
Group courses
Are you seeking a way to diffuse stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance self-awareness?
Our upcoming mindfulness course is designed just for you.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced meditator, this course offers valuable insights and practices to set up or deepen your mindfulness practice.
Experience the benefits of mindfulness practice in a supportive online environment via Zoom, where you will learn effective techniques to cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.
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Course description
This 8-week course is suitable for complete beginners and teaches meditation practices, techniques and tools that can help you improve you wellbeing, become more present in your daily life and manage thoughts, diffuse stress and regulate emotions more effectively.
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Themes include: Stress, Emotional & physical pain, Pressure of time and roles, Compassion, Forgiveness, Gratitude.
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You can expect:
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Live guided meditations + 6 recorded meditations provided for weekly and further practice
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Live mindful movements + 15-minute video with 8 movements shown in session provided at the end of the course
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Techniques to incorporate mindfulness into daily life
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Tools to diffuse stress, befriend emotions and promote relaxation
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Connection with like-minded individuals – sharing experience in breakout rooms for those who wish
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At the end of the course, access to monthly Completer sessions to help you keep up your practice
Course details
This course is held online via Zoom.
Due to popular demand, I will be running an English-speaking and a French-speaking group
In English: Monday 28 Oct - 16 Dec, 7:15-9:15pm UK time
In French: Tuesday 29 Oct - 17 Dec, 7:15-9:15pm UK time
Course fee: £200
How to Join:
To enrol, simply email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com.
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required when enrolling, with the remaining £100 to be paid by
the 21st of October 2024.​
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General Mindfulness Course
Please note that a minimum number of 5 participants is required for the course to run.
If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.
Email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com or call 07563301530
if you’re not sure whether the course is right for you or to enrol.
Are you seeking a way to diffuse stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance self-awareness?
Our upcoming mindfulness course is designed just for you.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced meditator, this course offers valuable insights and practices to set up or deepen your mindfulness practice.
Experience the benefits of mindfulness practice in a supportive online environment via Zoom, where you will learn effective techniques to cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.
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Course description
This 8-week course is suitable for complete beginners and teaches meditation practices, techniques and tools that can help you improve you wellbeing, become more present in your daily life and manage thoughts, diffuse stress and regulate emotions more effectively.
​
Themes include: Stress, Emotional & physical pain, Pressure of time and roles, Compassion, Forgiveness, Gratitude.
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You can expect:
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Live guided meditations + 6 recorded meditations provided for weekly and further practice
-
Live mindful movements + 15-minute video with 8 movements shown in session provided at the end of the course
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Techniques to incorporate mindfulness into daily life
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Tools to diffuse stress, befriend emotions and promote relaxation
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Connection with like-minded individuals – sharing experience in breakout rooms for those who wish
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At the end of the course, access to monthly Completer sessions to help you keep up your practice
Course details
This course is held online via Zoom.
Course fee: £200
Mondays 7:15-9:15pm UK time
Next course dates: 28th October until 16th December 2024
How to Join:
To enrol, simply email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com.
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required when enrolling, with the remaining £100 to be paid by
the 21st of October 2024.​
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Research Snippet
“Detrimental effects of stress, negative emotions, and sympathetic dominance of the autonomic nervous system have been shown to be counteracted by different forms of meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques”
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Discover Mindfulness
Free one-hour group taster session with Claire
Join us for a free one-hour group taster session !
In English: Monday 7th October, 7:15 - 8:15pm
In French: Tuesday 8th October, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Discover how mindfulness can enhance your mental and emotional wellness.
Take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Whether you completed a Mindfulness course with me or another Mindfulness teacher, there is something for you in our Completer sessions. Refreshing or deepening your mindfulness practice can be a transformative journey.
You can expect:
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Live guided meditations
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Live mindful movements
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Exploring new themes and revisiting themes covered in our 8-week mindfulness course
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New tools to reduce anxiety, develop skills like trust, patience and compassion, and explore ways to embrace our experiences
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Connection with like-minded individuals – sharing experience in breakout rooms for those who wish
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Community practice – possibility to join a WhatsApp group to support their practice for those who wish
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Coming in 2025: Mindfulness workshops
Sessions Details:
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First session: Wednesday 6th November, then the first Wednesday of the month
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Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Online via Zoom -
Cost: £12 per session
£10 per session if you book a block of 8 sessions in advance (November – June)
How to Join:
To receive the Zoom link, please email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com
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Don't miss this opportunity to continue your journey of self-discovery.
I look forward to our sessions together!
Wholesome Wednesdays
Monthly Completer Practice sessions
Course description
I have two daughters, so I understand the pressures of parenthood and how difficult it can be in these challenging times. This 8-week course is tailored to parents and is suitable for complete beginners. Learn simple meditation practices that can help you become more present in your daily life, de-escalate stress and better support your children. Building mindfulness into your life can have a positive impact on your children too. And mindfulness is not just for adults; children can benefit too, which is why I also offer courses tailored to children.
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Themes include: Stress, Emotional pain, Physical pain, Pressure of time and roles, Compassion, Forgiveness and gratitude.
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Course details
Online via Zoom
Course fee: £200
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm UK time
Next course dates: TBC.
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In-person Watch this space for location details and dates.
Course fee: £240
Next course dates: TBC
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Payment Terms for your place to be secured:​
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required when enrolling, with the remainder to be paid 2 weeks before the course starts.
A minimum number of 5 participants is required for the course to run.
If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.
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Mindfulness Course for Parents
Email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com or call 07563301530 ​
if you’re not sure whether the course is right for you or to enrol.
Research Snippet
“The results of the present review show that mindfulness interventions for parents are associated with reduced parenting stress for parents of both children and adolescents. They are also associated with improved youth psychological functioning across internalizing, externalizing, cognitive, and social domains”
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Mindfulness Course for Translators and Interpreters
Course description
Having worked for 20 years as a freelance translator, I know how difficult it can be working under constant time pressure and juggling your business with your private life. That’s why I’ve developed a mindfulness course specifically for translators and interpreters. The 8-week course is suitable for complete beginners and teaches meditation practices, tools and techniques to help you bring mindfulness into your daily work to improve your focus and learn how to relax.
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Themes include: Stress, Emotions, Posture, Pressure of time and roles, Compassion, Forgiveness and Gratitude.
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Course details
Adult courses are held entirely online via Zoom.
Duration: 8 weeks
Course fee: £200
Mondays 7-9pm UK time
Next course dates: 13th January - 10th March 2025 (no session during half-term)
Payment Terms for your place to be secured:
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required when enrolling, with the remainder to be paid on the 6th of January. A minimum number of 5 participants is required for the course to run.
If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.
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Email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com or call 07563301530 ​
if you’re not sure whether the course is right for you or to enrol.
“This study is the first to offer evidence that intensive and continued meditation practice is associated with enduring improvements in sustained attention and response inhibition, with the potential to alter longitudinal trajectories of cognitive change across a person's life.””
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Research Snippet
Course description
I’ve been teaching French and translation at top London universities, including Imperial College, for over ten years. As such, I have first-hand experience of the challenges in education. This 8-week course is designed for teachers and lecturers to help you build mindfulness into your everyday life and teaching. No previous meditation experience is required.
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Themes include: Stress, Emotions, Posture, Pressure of time and roles, Compassion, Forgiveness and Gratitude.
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Course details
Adult courses are held entirely online via Zoom.
Duration: 8 weeks
Course fee: £200
Wednesdays 7-9pm UK time
Next course dates: upon request by schools for now
Mindfulness Course for Teachers
Email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com or call 07563301530 ​
if you’re not sure whether the course is right for you or to enrol.
1-to-1 courses and sessions
Private courses and sessions
Adults can choose from in-person sessions at the Ralph Child & Family Practice
or online sessions.
Course details
Duration: 8 weeks
Length of each session: 75 minutes
Course fee:
Online: £640 (£80/ session)
In-person at Ralph Child & Family Practice (SW6): £720 (£90/ session)
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How to enrol
1) Email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com to arrange a free 30-minute information session by Zoom.
2) We meet via Zoom. This is an opportunity to assess whether the programme is suitable for you, provide all the course information and answer any questions you might have.
It also allows me to adapt course content to your needs.
Payment & Cancellation terms
​Each session must be paid by the session's date.
48-hour cancellation policy applies.
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Follow-up sessions
Once the course is finished, participants can continue to attend ad hoc 1-to-1 sessions.
You will agree the frequency of sessions with Claire. The hourly rate applies to these sessions.
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Roxanne Panopoulos
Thank you Claire! It did me a lot of good – just to force myself to take time for me in a more exclusive manner. To me this has been my special moment in the week where you take the time out for yourself.
Testimonials
Astrid de Kerangal
Very comprehensive and clearly delivered. The 2 areas theory & practical balanced out well. I will definitely be turning to meditation when I feel things need to be reigned in and put back on track.
Donatella Fiorella
Claire has been an amazing teacher who brought us through a mindful path where I learnt about myself, my emotion and my mind wonderings. The course is well structured and organised in details to allow all student to not get lost at any point. I feel that (this course) got me on the right path to start my daily practice.