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Bristol, 1st March, 2025
In an age where stress and burnout are at an all-time high—especially among parents juggling work, family, and personal well-being—Afrikindness has just concluded a transformative 8-week mindfulness course, “Finding Peace in a Frantic World,” offering a breath of calm in the chaos.
Rooted in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and adapted from the best-selling book by Professor Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman, the course provided a practical and accessible introduction to mindfulness. Over the eight weeks, participants—primarily parents—were guided through a gentle but powerful journey of self-awareness, emotional balance, and compassionate presence.
Early sessions focused on helping participants “wake up” from autopilot mode, encouraging them to pay close attention to simple daily activities like eating or breathing. As the course deepened, the focus shifted to recognizing stress triggers and learning how to pause and respond thoughtfully, rather than react impulsively.
“I never realized how much I was just going through the motions. This course helped me truly reconnect—with myself, and with my children,” said one parent participant.
Themes such as mindful awareness, responding versus reacting, cultivating kindness, and self-compassion were at the heart of the course. Later sessions encouraged participants to reflect on what truly nourishes them, identifying the habits that support their mental and emotional well-being.
Each week, attendees received guided meditations, handouts, audio resources, and home practice materials from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, enabling them to build mindfulness into their daily lives beyond the classroom.
Participants reported powerful outcomes, including:
- A greater sense of calm and clarity
- Increased awareness of thoughts and emotions
- Practical tools to manage stress and difficult situations
- A renewed connection to what really matters in family life
This mindfulness program is more than just a course—it’s a lifeline for parents seeking to reclaim peace, presence, and purpose in the midst of a busy, demanding world.
If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking a better way to navigate life’s daily challenges, don’t miss the opportunity to join our next cohort.
Register your interest for the upcoming virtual mindfulness training course. Check out our facilitator’s profile and register today!
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Let this year be the year you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover peace.
For more information, contact:
info@afrikindness.org
www.afrikindness.org
