An 8-week program to calm inner turmoil, build emotional resilience and find peace of mind

The MBCL program, called ‘Strong Heart, Kind Mind’ offers a scientifically-proven way to accept yourself, with practical steps to become more confident, less self-critical and kinder to yourself.

Research shows that the ability to develop mindful compassion towards oneself and others has a profound impact on our minds, health and happiness, and on those around us. When we respond to ourselves with compassion and kindness in times of difficulty, things start to change.

We can learn to embrace ourselves and our lives, and provide ourselves with the strength needed to thrive.

• 8 weekly in-person meetings of 2.5 hours, plus daily home practice.
• Wendy guides you on a journey as you learn to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, one of warmth, safety, acceptance and connection.
• A safe place and supportive small group. Within this safe environment you can share your experiences and insights, and be inspired by the reflections of others.
• High quality published workbook* and downloadable access to guided meditations.
• We use ‘A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living – Living with Heart’ by Erik van den Brink & Frits Koster, 2018. The workbook provides access to transcripts and downloadable audio exercises, as well as worksheets to explore experiences during exercises.
  • *participants purchase their own workbook. Available online for €30
• Certificate of completion

The Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) course is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their mindfulness practice and cultivate greater resilience and well-being in the face of life’s challenges.

This course is ideal if you:

• Have completed a foundational mindfulness program(such as MBSR or MBCT) and are looking to continue learning and deepen your practice in compassion and self-compassion.
• Find it difficult to cope with the many challenges, threats, and distractions of our modern world.
• Suffer from (or wish to avoid) burnout or other stress-related problems, such as depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and fatigue.
• Are seeking ways to deal more wisely with stress and navigate difficult emotions with greater ease.
• Are looking for sustainable ways to cultivate kindness, happiness, health, and harmony – whether at work, at home, or in your relationships.

Additionally, the MBCL course is particularly beneficial for professionals in care-giving or supportive roles, including:

• Carers
• Coaches
• Therapists
• Trainers
• Mindfulness and Yoga Teachers

Autumn 2025