Contemplative Group Dynamics: Its inter-relationship with mindfulness training and therapy groups

Contemplative Group Dynamics

Events for 2023

The Eremo di Ronzano Retreat 23-30 June 2023

The Open Group:

An Introduction to the Contemplative Group

During the two hour and one day Open Group formats, brief talks and discussions will focus on the guiding themes of the practice: attentional stability and clarity, empathetic resonance, and the use of dreams as objects of mindfulness. We will practice the four foundations of mindfulness (sensation, feeling, mental/emotional events, and experience) in sequence in silence and with speech, a period of shared reflection separating each foundation. Experienced members will be able to deepen their understanding of how the contemplative group dynamic stabilises and clarifies attention.

Open Group: 4th Tuesday of the Month (2 hours)

24 January; 28 February;
1200 -1400 USA EST, UK 1700 -1900, CET 1800 – 2000

Tuition: £25, €30; $35 per session.

Open Group: An Introductory Day (5 hours)

Time: 18 February 2023

9:00 –1400 USA EST, 1400 – 1900 UK, 1500 – 2000 CET

Tuition: $100, €90, £80

No prerequisites: a regular mindfulness practice recommended

All Groups on Zoom
sessions are recorded

The Practice Group

Currently in progress. New cycle to start in November 2023

Time:

9:00 – 1400 USA EST, 1400 – 1700 UK, 1500 – 2000 CET

3 December 2022, 7 January, 4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May.

(First Saturday of each Month)

Tuition: £460, €550; $620

modest concessions available

Available resources included for one’s practice:

Two 30 minute individual meetings
Attendance at the Tuesday Open Group (optional)

All group sessions are recorded.

Pre-requisites: previous experience with contemplative group dynamics, a regular mindfulness practice, and a consultation with one of the facilitators. Previous experience includes attendance at a workshop or two sessions of the Open Group.

All Groups on Zoom