Links
Useful Links
Shown below are a number of links to useful resources, programs and information for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Mindfulness Resources
- Frantic World free meditations, articles and pod-casts: https://franticworld.com/resources/
- Centre for Clinical Interventions mindfulness-based cognitive-behaviour therapy worksheets for worry: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax_doc.cfm?Mini_ID=46
- The Oxford Mindfulness Centre: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/ and MBCT UK: https://mbct.co.uk/ are leading mindfulness centres in the United Kingdom that provide information on MBCT and some free downloads.
- MBCT meditation downloads from The Guilford Press: https://www.guilford.com/cgi-bin/cartscript.cgi?page=add/segal2clientaudio.html
- Mindful Magazine resources: https://www.mindful.org/resources
- MBSR CDs – Jon Kabat-Zinn’s official CD website: https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/
- MBSR resources – some free resources and related links: https://mbsrworkbook.com/resources/
Mindfulness Programs in Perth
- The Marian Centre is a private hospital in Subiaco specialising in MBCT and CBT group programs for depression prevention, stress and anxiety management – a Doctor referral is required: https://www.themariancentre.com.au/
- Cancer Council WA offers Life Now programs that include mindfulness, meditation and yoga classes: https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/patients/support-and-services/life-now/
- MBSR programs for the general public are offered by various organisations, such as Mind and Movement, and Openground.
- Eric Harrison at Perth Meditation Centre offers a range of meditation and mindfulness workshops for the general public, as well as books and CDs.
Other Mindfulness Related Links
- Mindful Self-Compassion is Christopher Germer’s specialised self-compassion program: http://www.mindfulselfcompassion.org/
- Kristin Neff’s self-compassion approach: https://www.self-compassion.org/
- Paul Gilbert’s Compassionate Mind Training: https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/
- The Clarity Centre based in Melbourne runs mindful self-compassion workshops: https://www.claritycentre.com.au/
- Rick Hanson’s mindfulness-based well-being approach: https://www.rickhanson.net/
- Rainy Brain Sunny Brain – Prof. Elaine Fox and the science of optimism and pessimism: http://www.rainybrainsunnybrain.com/
Mental Health
Marian Centre
The Marian Centre is a private hospital for adults in Subiaco that specialises in group-based CBT and MBCT for anxiety and depression
Beyond Blue
Provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals. Includes causes, treatments, personal stories and forum
Black Dog Institute
World leader in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of mood disorders. Provides information on causes, symptoms & treatments
Headspace
Help for young people who are going through a tough time
Youth Focus
Free & confidential youth suicide prevention service in WA
Life in Mind
Life in Mind is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource