Change Your Mind, Change Your Life (online only)

What is mindfulness, how does it work and why does it work? How can I use it in my life to improve health and mental health and reduce stress?

This is a great place to start if you’ve been wanting to try out mindfulness. It’s a bite sized program packed full of practical exercises you can use on the go, as well as a good dash of science and lots of practice.

Participants will receive a discount for the Term 1 or Term 2 2026 MBSR program.

If you've already done the MBSR course, we recommend you join the Summer Meditation Challenge or one of our Term 1 programs instead.

What's included:

• Easy to understand, well presented information
• Guided short practices to try in session, so you can actually experience the difference they make
• Weekly handouts and email support
• A chance to explore how to apply mindfulness to your life and ask questions in a safe, friendly and non-judgemental environment
• Inclusive and skilful facilitation from one of Canberra’s most experienced mindfulness teachers and also an experienced mental health professional.
• Access to guided recordings of practices and exercises each week

Please note that these sessions will NOT be recorded, as real-time interaction is a crucial part of the program.

How to access your online sessions:

After you register and pay you will receive a Zoom link a few days prior to the first session. It will be exactly the same link each week. Please arrive online a few minutes early and keep in mind that the sessions will not be recorded (although you will receive audio recordings of the weekly exercises to use at home).

Course schedule:

Session 1 : Mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety

• Understand what mindfulness is and how it works
• Learn about stress and the human nervous system
• Practice some quick ways to help yourself pause and de-stress

Session 2: Mindfulness anytime anywhere

• Learn ways of using mindfulness when you’re busy
• Help yourself to calm in a crisis
• Short exercises to use on the go

Session 3: Mindfulness for keeping your cool

• Learn to understand and work with strong emotions , especially when the going gets tough
• Learn to respond rather than react
• Exercises for working with and settling strong emotions

Session 4: Mindfulness to help you recharge

• Learn how mindfulness can help you with sleep
• Try some calming techniques to help you relax
• How to recharge for brief moments during your day