Six Friday sessions, 12pm – 1.15pm, 24th April - 29th May 2026.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Audre Lorde.
Join us for this transformative six week online course tailored for change-makers like you. Through guided meditations, interactive discussions, and practical tools, you'll learn how to navigate challenges of social justice work with clarity, self-care, and compassion.
Who is it for?
The course is for people working or volunteering in the charity & social enterprise sector and people involved in activism. It is ideal if you are new to secular mindfulness meditation as well as if you have a basic grasp of mindfulness and are looking for a supportive group context to refresh and deepen your practice. If you have any questions about if it’s the right fit for you please drop me an email on info@changeinmind.uk.
About the course
The course draws on BreathWorks award-winning, evidence-based 8-week Mindfulness courses and is also inspired Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects and Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion.
On the course you will:
Learn how to prevent burn out: Take space out of your day to attend to your wellbeing and explore how to embed awareness, wellbeing and self-compassion practices in your life.
Learn a variety of meditation practice: Including mindfulness and compassion practices, mindful movement and micro-mindful moments.
Take a break: explore the radical potential of rest and self-care.
Strengthen resilience and agency: for a more sustainable and empowered approach to social impact.
Connect with others: Experience a supportive group context for learning mindfulness & compassion practices.
Gain a richer experience of life: Experience how mindfulness meditation can help you step out of over-drive and into a fuller, richer experience of everyday life.
Discover tools for self and collective care: take inspiration back into your communities and workplaces to create mindful, compassionate change-making cultures.
Gain new perspectives: tap into a sense of inter-connection to strengthen both inner and collective resources.
Course structure:
Week 1 (24th April): All about burn out
Week 2 (1st May): Mindfulness 101
Week 3 (8th May): Mindfulness 102
Week 4 (15th May): Radical self-care
Week 5 (22nd May): Compassion and connection
Week 6 (29th May): Course review and next steps
What’s included?
A supportive online group space where you can share learnings and connect with others.
A toolkit of practices, including meditation, mindful movement, daily life practices and reflections.
Access to guided meditations, course materials and resources.
What does the course involve?
Six online weekly sessions lasting an hour and a quarter, scheduled over lunch time (bring your lunch!) so you can take time out for yourself and come back to your work refreshed and energised.
Each week includes guided meditation practice, teacher input and facilitated group exercises.
Daily home meditation practice of 10 – 20 minutes per day. This is an important part of the course so please think about how you can make time for it.
Two - three short home reflection exercises to expand on course learning.
Access to a variety of guided meditation recordings.
A small group of 8 – 10 participants and the opportunity to share about your meditation and wellbeing with each other, if you would like to.
Access to course resources and a weekly email with key learning points.
An invitation to provide valuable feedback at the end of the course.
Where?
This is an online course taking place on Zoom. Joining instructions will follow closer to the event.
When?
6 Fridays, 12pm - 1.15pm, starting 24th April.
Cost
Individual rate - Standard - £95
Individual rate - Concession - £75 (please choose this rate if you can’t afford the full rate)
Organisation rate* - £120
*The organisation rate is for organisations booking on behalf of their employees (cost is for one place).
Pre-course questionnaire
A couple of weeks before the course start date we will contact you by email to ask a few simple questions about your previous experience of mindfulness and any health and wellbeing needs we should be aware of. This is so that the facilitator can plan the course based on the groups' needs. All information is treated confidentially.
About your facilitator
Tess is an accredited mindfulness teacher with Breathworks. She adheres to Breathworks' standards and accesses supervision and ongoing training within the Breathworks community. Her approach is described by previous participants as ‘warm’, ‘inclusive’ and ‘authentic’.
Tess is also an experienced group facilitator for social change and is trained in facilitating the Work That Reconnects. Tess is a research and evaluation consultant in the charity sector.
What previous participants have said
“Seeds of Change was exactly what I didn’t realise I needed. Tess held the group with warmth, clarity, authenticity and skill, creating an environment that felt accessible, enjoyable and, at times, profound. The mix of guided meditations, discussions, laughter, and tools made the sessions feel nourishing and practical in a way that felt real. I particularly appreciated how the content explored the personal and political as symbiotic aspects of an overarching and intersecting whole. I left the course feeling more connected to myself and to the world around me – with a renewed sense of hope about how to keep going.” Jacinta Kent, Activist and Group Analyst, Leeds
“I recently completed the Seeds of Change course, and I can honestly say it has been transformative! Without even realising at first, I now find that I have a completely different perspective on my work life, and how I approach challenges in general. Overall, the course has empowered me with a sense of control. I feel much more resilient and equipped to handle whatever comes my way. This course gave me exactly what I needed! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain more balance and perspective in their life.” Lucy Gardner, Community Organiser, Citizens UK, London
“I was blown away by how Tessa’s Seeds of Change made me feel. The course started when I was feeling burnt out and drained from professional and personal demands and it came at the perfect time. Tessa’s warmth really shines, and she naturally brings the group together. I’ve missed it so much, but I am still reminding myself to use the micro mindful moments I learnt in this course when life feels too fast paced.” Kate Bowden, Bristol Mind
“The Seeds of Change course introduced a perfect mindful time into my working week. I learnt a lot, helping some new habits, but mainly I valued the space being held for us so skilfully by Tessa. Our group bonded and shared and it really was a highlight of my working week.” Karen Bowers, CEO, Bristol Law Centre
If you have any questions before booking please email: info@changeinmind.uk.