Description
Wellbeing gift
The ideal gift (to yourself), a professionally created video mindfulness course.
Over 7 hours of professional mindfulness training. This self-directed course will provide you with all the training you need to start your own mindfulness and meditation practice. 6 classes (one for each week of my 6-week mindfulness course), which you can watch at your own pace.
Once you purchase the course, you will be will sent a link to sign into the course, which is held on the international course platform called ‘Teachable’.
As a student you can sign into my mindfulness school and watch the videos whenever you want. Each class/week builds on the previous week and each class is a mix of teaching and meditations.
Qualifications
Masters in mindfulness-based wellbeing (MBSR & MBCT) – UCC
Diploma in Mindfulness and positive psychology – The Irish Mindfulness Academy
Teacher training in Mindfulness-based compassionate living
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The course covers mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and positive psychology.
You will learn the tools and skills to; reduce stress and anxiety, live more in the present moment, have a more positive outlook on life, learn to live with more awareness and clarity, practice gratitude, reduce excessive worrying and rumination, self-care, self-compassion, sleep better, plus much more. You will learn a range of tools, skills, techniques and meditations which you can use immediately in your daily life, to help live a more authentic, joyful, and balanced life.
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Video course contents.
Week 1
- Welcome-thank you- full course outline and benefits
- A break-down of week 1
- Why do we need a mindfulness practice?
- Short meditation- the well meditation
- What is mindfulness
- How to meditate part 1
- How to meditate part 2
- A 5-minute meditation practice
- Introduction to the 9 mindfulness attitudes and talk about 2 of them, non-judging, and patience.
- Home practice
- Final few words
- Poem by John O’Donohue
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Week 2 Contents
- Welcome and contents of week 2
- Landing practice- meditation
- Questions and answers
- Clarity, awareness, and space
- Stress
- 3 types of stress
- Daily thoughts process
- The interplay between mind and body- looking at thoughts/emotions/behaviours/bodily sensations
- How to deal with negative thoughts- E+R=O (events +reaction/response=outcome)
- 4-7-8 relaxation breathing technique
- Mindfulness attitude of acceptance
- Description of the 3-minte breathing space meditation
- Then the actual meditation- 3-minute breathing space or 3 step meditation
- Mountain meditation
- Story
- Home practice
- Final few words
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Week 3 Contents
- Welcome and the contents of week 3
- Landing practice-meditation-4-7-8 and a 10-minute practice
- Questions and answers
- The being and the doing modes
- The role of memory in mindfulness
- Mindful cup of coffee
- STOP techniques – Stop-Take a breath-Observe-Proceed
- Lake meditation
- This week’s mindfulness attitude – the beginner’s mind
- Go outside for the walking meditation practice
- Show different ways of sitting on a cushion/standing
- Short story-fisherman’s story
- Final few words
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Week 4 Contents
- Welcome and contents of week 4
- Land practice – 4-7-8 and the Thich Nhat Hahn practice
- Questions and answers
- Positive psychology
- Story of two wolfs
- Loving kindness meditation brief
- Loving kindness meditation practice
- Mindfulness attitudes – generosity and gratitude
- Home practice
- Final few words
- 7-minute breathing space meditation
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Week 5 Contents
- Welcome and contents of week 5
- Landing practice-4-7-8- followed by a 10-minute silent practice
- Questions and answers
- Neuroplasticity and the role of thoughts in mindfulness
- Introduction to the body scan
- Lying down for the body scan demo
- The body scan meditation
- The RAIN practice
- Mindfulness attitudes -letting go
- Story- the story of 5 chapters
- Home practice
- Final few words
- Poem – the guest house
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Week 6 Contents
- Welcome and contents of week 6
- Landing practice- sitting on a chair
- Questions and answers
- The psychology of flow
- Character strengths
- Wheel of life
- Short story – beggars’ story
- Revision
- Expanded awareness meditation
- Mindfulness attitudes- trust and non-striving
- Short story-carpenters story
- Final few words
- Poem. By Fergus Barrett
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What past participants have said about my in-person and video courses.
“This course changed my life. That is as simply as I can put it. The techniques, skills and knowledge I learnt will forever help me through everyday life. I was able to talk in front of a large group of people the other week, something I would usually avoid, because of the breathing techniques I had learnt and by having a positive mindset and giving loving kindness to everyone there and myself – I couldn’t believe how relaxed and comfortable I had made this uncomfortable situation become. I would recommend this course to everyone; Fergus was an amazing teacher and the people in the group were lovely.” Julie
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“Fergus’ mindfulness course gave me the tools and skillset to take charge of my life. It has truly changed my life and the way I deal with struggles, however, has also helped me to appreciate the good stuff more. I suffer with anxiety; the breathing exercises and meditations have definitely helped my coping with this. Anxiety no longer takes over my life. I have gained so much self-respect, everything down to what I eat has changed. I have gained a genuine want to nourish myself and do what is good for me and my life. Everyone around me has noticed a difference and says I seem a lot happier in myself. I have also learned to have patience with my practice and to forgive myself and have compassion for myself and others when mistakes are made. I have dealt with toxic relationships, I could go on, this course has truly changed my life. Thank you Fergus I look forward to your next courses.” Nicole
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“The course has made a huge impact in my life. From the first session, it all made sense. Practical and helpful teachings have helped me to cope better, and to live in the moment, not to dwell in the past or to worry about the future.” Anonymous
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“I found the course inspiring. I learnt a lot about myself, especially how powerful my thoughts can be. Through meditation I am calmer and I’m learning to manage stressful situations better. I found the gratitude journal really thought provoking and it made me think about all the positives in my daily life. The class size was just right, and the homework helped me to cultivate my mindfulness practice.” Karen
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“I found the 6-week Inward bound mindfulness course to be very beneficial. It is suitable for both professionals and someone looking for personal development. I learned new skills and techniques to help with the demands of a busy life, and it reinforced and enhanced what was already familiar to me. Fergus imparts and shares his knowledge in a relaxed, friendly and easy to understand way. I would highly recommend this course.” Sharon
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“I would highly recommend this course. I was very anxious about going from the start. But from the moment you walk into the room, Fergus makes you feel welcome and at ease. Everything is explained clearly and at a pace that is not rushed. So, Fergus has no problem going over anything again. Before you start any meditations, you clearly understand why you are doing them, and why you are doing that particular meditation. The 6 weeks flew by. I never realised how much I actually needed the course until I was doing it. I will continue to practice mindfulness and meditation going forward.” Tereasa
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You can contact me with any questions at 087 7732467 or fergusbarrett@yahoo.ie
Regards Fergus.
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- Masters in mindfulness-based wellbeing from UCC
- Diploma in mindfulness and positive psychology
- Teacher training in mindfulness-based compassionate living
- Foundation training in Nonviolent communication
- Diploma in life and executive coaching
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