Mindfulness Course

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)

This is a group based course that has been extensively studied since the 1970's, and was developed in the US for populations with a wide range of both physical and psychological health problems.

The aims of the course are to promote a way of being that helps manage difficulties - physical, emotional, mental and social. It encourages participants to develop skills of awareness of their experiences, good or bad, moment to moment, so that they can make choices that are best for themselves. Following this participants learn ways to respond effectively to their experiences through the formation of action plans. Sessions include mindful meditative practices, group discussions on stress and life skills, and group exercises.

This course is not designed for any specific diagnosis. The course is open to those that present with stress, anxiety states, depression. The course is delivered through the Wellness and Recovery Centre (those attending must be post discharge or out patients) and the duration of the course is one half day a week over 8 weeks.

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The atmosphere of the hospital is very bright, cheerful and friendly. The staff are excellent, uniformly helpful without exception and a credit to the hospital

There is a very good atmosphere at St. Patrick's. Communication is very good between patients and staff and should be maintained on an informal basis. Food is very good and is a very good morale booster for everyone. I would like to thank everyone in St. Patrick's for input and kindness while I have been here

I had 10 unforgettable days with prime quality care and facilities. Most of all, I've met really nice people and hopefully not being wrong made some friends. Good work, keep it up

It was a turning point in my life and a good one. I will always have fond memories of my stay here because the overall feeling was of peace.

Today I'm sad as I leave ye all, but the sadness is one that I like, Because after 8 weeks on the bay, it's time for me to take a hike, thanks to all the nurses and students, to the staff in the kitchen and OT's too, to the lovely ladies who clean the ward, to the doctors where a bond we grew.

The Cleaners kept my room beautifully clean and the Temple Centre was spotless. The staff were so helpful and caring and gave me as much time as I needed. All in all I was very well cared for. Thank you very much

Excellent staff have finally helped me overcome my illness with the correct treatment and also using the recovery psychosis programme which opened my mind to what I suffer from. I have had this for 10 years but now I feel relaxed, free of all fear thanks to the A team. St Pats sets the standard for others to follow.

I do not have a single negative to pass on the time I have spent under the care of the staff of St. Patrick's Hospital other than to say that it varied between very good and exceptional. I came to hospital feeling broken and despairing and leave now feeling renewed and well and looking to the future.

I was most impressed with the care given to my daughter during her stay here. The ambience in the hospital is relaxed and caring. From the cleaners to the nurses, doctors and administrators everybody is on first name terms all working to a common goal of getting people better. Congratulations on a job well done