2020 FULL YEAR PROGRAMME of SUPPORT TO DEVELOP YOUR MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

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FULL YEAR MINDFULNESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME 2020

To help you sustain and develop your Mindfulness Practice

With MBSR Mindfulness Instructor Una Keeley.

Many people who complete the MBSR course, express a desire to access continued support, as they develop their mindfulness practice. This new 2020 Mindfulness Support Programme has been designed to address this need. Participants will meet once a month to practice together, under the guidance of MBSR mindfulness instructor Una Keeley.

You will be gently guided through a program which explores the practice of mindfulness and its application and integration into your everyday life (domestic & work). You will also be given support structures to help you sustain your practice during each month. This will include a practice log book, guided meditation audios, monthly planner & support materials.

The Full year Support Programme mirrors the journey of the MBSR Programme, with 8 evening sessions and one full day silent retreat. (See dates Below).

Places are limited, so it is advised that you book as early as possible.

When: Monthly Evening Sessions ( 1 evening per month / the last Wednesday of each month)

Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm

Where: Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Wexford

Dates:

January 29th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
February 26th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
March 25th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
April 29th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
May 27th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
June 24th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)

September 27th (Sunday Full Day 10am – 4.30pm) (Silent retreat)

October 28th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)
November 25th (Wednesday Evening 7pm – 9.30pm)

Programme Fee : €350

Early Bird: €299 (Book Before 30th Oct)

Deposit: €150 (Non-Refundable)

MBSR COURSE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

“I would highly recommend the 8 week MBSR course with Una Keeley. The simple strategies help to train the mind to focus and concentrate by bringing oneself back to the present moment resulting in a calm response to situations as opposed to an habitual reaction. Una gently and kindly encouraged us to make mindfulness a daily habit. The gradual build up of practice which involved mindful movement and body awareness has equipped me with tools to reduce stress and anxiety and increase concentration , awareness and mental clarity by being more present. This moment-to-moment awareness and daily practice has helped me to observe my thoughts and feelings in a non judgmental way. The practice of self compassion and compassion for others has enhanced my capacity for overall well-being.”

Sandy Power (Secondary School Teacher)

A GREAT COACH & TEACHER

Una is a great coach and teacher in mindfulness. I completed the 8 week MBSR course with Una and it was challenging to let go of old patterns…. But to simply be – moment by moment is life affirming. I strongly urge people to do this course if you need to create some space for yourself in this world. Thanks Una for a fantastic 8 weeks!!!

Derek Murphy (Social Care Service Manager) Enniscorthy

I THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND

I thoroughly recommend the MBSR course and in particular, I would recommend the course with Una. She is a wonderfully experienced and intuitive facilitator and embodies the attributes that mindfulness espouses. The course is so well put together, and brings participants from the theory of why and how, to developing a daily practice.

Claire O Donnell (Primary School Teacher) Gorey, Wexford

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO EVERYONE !!!

The MBSR course I have just completed with Una was wonderful. I attended in the hope that I would learn to manage stress a little better than I had. I am now doing this successfully and more. This course has had such a knock on effect in all areas of my life from over eating to other unhealthy coping strategies I was using to manage stress. I have implemented the meditation practice into my everyday life and will continue to do so. I highly recommend this course to everyone not just those struggling to deal with stress but anyone who wishes to live a more present, content life.

Erin Murphy (SNA in Secondary School) Gorey, Wexford

Una Keeley is a professional MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor. She is the founder and owner of Mindfulness Wexford. Training Adults (including Executives, Managers & Staff ) to De-Stress with Mindfulness Stress Reduction Skills. Una is a HSE approved Mindfulness Instructor, training HSE staff in mindfulness. (Irish Health Services Executive). She offers Courses & Workshops to the general public and the corporate sector.

Una has been practicing meditation for 25 years. She is a professional member of The Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI) and adheres to The Irish Good Practice Guidelines for Teaching Mindfulness-Based Courses. Una is a trained MBSR Mindfulness Instructor with the Institute for Mindfulness Based Approaches, IMA Germany.

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In 2021 the National Concert Hall of Ireland, specially commissioned Una to create a New Mindfulness & Music Listening Track . This is a Deep Listening collaborative work with Musician/composer Nick Roth.

Una is also a professional Artist with a Masters in Art Education. She has designed educational programmes for arts organisations and institutions for over 25 years. Including 15 years with The Irish Museum of Modern Art. Her background includes a Masters in Art Education, an Honors Degree in ceramics, and a Diploma in illustration for children's books. Una designs and offers courses which combine Mindfulness and Creativity; exploring divergent thinking, ways of attending, poetic perception and creative response.

I was blown away by the quality of the course contents and the support each week from Una. As the time went by, I was taken deeper into practices of mindfulness, we committed to a daily practice and had lots of support and handouts. I was challenged and excited by the processes, yet willing to give them all a go. Una inspired me by her commitment to her own practice of mindfulness. This course has changes the way I live my life. It has allowed me to be fully present in my day, both in my work and in all other areas of my life and I now know what to do when my attention is pulled in all directions. I feel calmer, more grounded and balanced. I am aware that I am kinder to myself, I have more patience and am less judgmental. This course is a wonderful gift; it will help you in all areas of your life. It is one of the best courses I have undertaken, brilliant contents/ delivery and amazing value for money. I am so delighted I gave myself this time.

BredaMc Donald (Employment Facilitator / Poet) Arklow

“Silence is Golden” are the words that comes to my mind when I think back to my day long Silent Mindfulness Retreat with Una Keeley in September at the Amber Springs Hotel. Set at a really gentle pace, the day held no agenda, “doing” was on pause and simply being was celebrated through each mediation, poem read, meal shared, rest taken and movement made. All the ingredients needed to allow the mind and body to rest, giving permission to allow the inner voice to reflect and move through the ebb and flow of one’s emotions in a very dignified and respectful shared space. The learning in the here and now compounded and my own mindfulness practice was refreshed and brought to a deepened level, which I’ve been able to bring more often into my everyday life. I was really grateful that I got the opportunity to spend the day on this Silent Mindfulness Retreat. I would highly recommend the day to anyone who needs some “me time”, along with anyone who wants to deepen their practice at a very personal level. Thank you Una for a really super day.

Zoe Dixon (Social Care Worker & Art Therapist) Arklow

The MBSR Course on Mindfulness with Instructor Una Keeley, which I attended for 8 weeks recently, was completely new to me & I had no real knowledge or concept of what it entailed, but for stress related reasons I made a commitment to take part. I feel very fortunate to have met wonderful people, who seemed to be there for different reasons, All of whom, brought uniquely different helpful views to our meetings. Every meeting was challenging for the right reasons, with plenty to practice at home on a daily basis. Every Monday was so well planned, organised & executed in such a thoughtful, caring, professional & different way each night, that seemed to lend itself to each participant really benefiting. I for one, found this course enlightening, thought provoking & I would say, very important & most helpful for today’s challenges.

Paschal Whitmore (Jeweller) Gorey, Wexford

(Mindfulness Through Art & Meditation Course) I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Una is an inspiring teacher and in each of the classes she created a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment in which I felt motivated and comfortable enough to allow myself to reconnect with my creative side, which had been a bit neglected! I have been practicing mindfulness for a number of years and was very familiar with the concepts and theories behind it but this course helped me to gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation for it as the concepts were taught in a hands on, visual and practical way. The tasks we were set were enlightening, motivational and fun and they have each left a lasting impression on me. The course helped me to find my creativity again, for which I am so very grateful. Everyone in the group was so lovely and a really relaxed atmosphere of encouragement and support developed over the 6 weeks. Each lesson was planned out so carefully and we all took so much from each session. I really looked forward to going each week. Thanks so much Una. I will most definitely be back again soon!

Jan Feeney (Yoga Teacher) Ferns