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About Claire Garthwaite
If you had told me 15 years ago that I would be teaching ‘mindfulness’ I would not have believed you. I am a general practitioner by training with a scientific approach to life. I first heard about mindfulness many years ago and was interested because of the growing medical evidence about its effectiveness. It was worth investigating, I decided.
My initial scepticism was quickly overcome when I began to practise regularly, immediately feeling the benefits in my life. I have found the practices of mindfulness and self -compassion have completely changed the way I live and deal with the daily and long term pressures of disability in our family, and the stresses of life.
I have seen how mindfulness and self-compassion can transform lives and help people of all ages. Their personal situations and challenges have been different, but the positive impact has been significant.
I have a particular interest in teaching carers and those with long-term illness.
Qualifications
Mindfulness teacher training (TTR1 & 2) with Bangor University, to teach MBSR and MBCT
Breathworks accredited teacher- teaching mindfulness to those with pain and longterm conditions
Mindful Self-Compassion trained teacher with Centre for MSC, USA
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) Mindfulness teacher training to teach 7-11 year olds and 11-18 year olds, and teachers ( .b and Paws b and .b foundations courses).
Oxford University Mindfulness Masterclasses on teaching in non-clinical settings, in businesses and to the medical profession
Teacher training day with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Specialist MBCT training
Medical Qualifications
MBchB, DRCOG, DCH, MRCGP
I have worked in the past as a general practitioner
Professional Guidelines
I am supervised by a senior mindfulness trainer for my work and attend regular workshops and retreats
Claire Garthwaite