An online self-paced course enabling you to support people with profound disabilities with mindfulness practice.
15% discount for bookings of 3 or more people. Please email [email protected]
50% discount for family members. Please email [email protected] (if you have any difficulties paying, please get in touch and we will do what we can to help)
All proceeds go to running our non-profit organisation. Thank you for your support.
Please note: Access to this course is for individual use only. Sharing your access, course content, or copying materials without permission is strictly prohibited under copyright law. Thank you for respecting these terms.
Course Overview
This course equips you to support mindfulness experiences for individuals with profound disabilities. Through personal mindfulness practices, you’ll enhance your wellbeing and learn ways to facilitate meaningful mindfulness experiences for others. This hands-on course consists of three modules, each divided into two parts, focusing on different mindfulness techniques: body scan, breathing exercises, and mindfulness of breath.
What You’ll Learn
• Understanding Mindfulness: Explore the core concepts of mindfulness and its benefits for wellbeing.
• Adapted Mindfulness Techniques: Discover adapted, safe, and effective strategies for supporting mindfulness in people with profound disabilities.
• Mindful Touch Practices: Learn how to use mindful touch to help others access peace, comfort, and awareness in their body, breath, and present moment.
• Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life: Develop skills for integrating mindfulness practices into the week.
• Observing and Measuring Impact: Gain tools to record and evaluate the outcomes of mindfulness interventions.
• The Science of Mindfulness: Awareness and understanding of the science and evidence supporting the efficacy of mindfulness.
Course Features
• Guided Mindfulness Practices: Access recordings you can use anytime to build and sustain your mindfulness practice.
• Nine Video Modules: 4 hours and 17 minutes of video tutorials led by experienced instructors.
• Supporting Materials: Accompanying information sheets, downloadable tools, and tracking forms.
Who This Course is For
This course is designed for anyone involved in the care, education, or support of children and adults with profound disabilities, intellectual disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism, dementia, or brain injury. Whether you are a family member, carer, educator, therapist, or healthcare professional, this course provides practical tools that can be applied across various settings.
No prior mindfulness experience is needed—just an open mind and willingness to engage compassionately with yourself and others.
Course Takeaways
Gain tools and strategies to:
• Support your own wellbeing while caring for others.
• Implement mindfulness practices across home, educational, and care settings.
• Assist children and adults with diverse abilities and needs.
• Integrate mindfulness without requiring specialised equipment.
Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
Research supports the positive impact of mindfulness on health, learning, and wellbeing. Regular practice has been linked to:
• Increased calm and relaxation
• Greater connection with others
• Improved confidence, self-awareness, and mood
• Reduced anxiety and enhanced attention
• Improved memory, sleep, digestion, and overall brain function
This course offers valuable insights and practical skills to deepen both your personal mindfulness practice and your ability to support others on their journey.
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Module 1 Body Scan
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Module 2 Breathing Practices
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Module 3 Mindfulness of Breathing
