Mindbuddy Online Course - 6 Sessions (Sept - Nov 2023)

We are excited to launch our first 'Mindbuddy Online' course, beginning September 2023.

Mindbuddy Online is a 6-session virtual course for people using a neuroplastic (mindbody) approach to treat chronic pain and other persistent symptoms which haven’t responded to conventional medical treatment.

The course is offered by Living Proof, a UK-based non-profit which exists to raise awareness of the possibility of full recovery from persistent pain and other symptoms through this approach. More information is available on the Living Proof website: www.livingproof.org.uk.

The aim of the course is to provide a friendly and supportive space for peer-to-peer sharing, conversations and encouragement. This format is based on the principle that discussing together and supporting each other is a great way to help you learn and to help rewire your neural pathways towards wellbeing and away from pain and illness.

Each session will include a brief presentation on an aspect of the neuroplastic approach to recovery - and content will build across the 6 sessions. The rest of the session will be devoted to small-group discussions and sharing.

Session dates are listed below. Please make sure you are able to attend all 6 sessions as this is a group course and members will invest time in getting to know and support each other.

• Wednesday 13th September, 6.30 - 8pm
• Wednesday 27th September, 6.30 - 8pm
• Wednesday 11th October, 6.30 - 8pm
• Wednesday 25th October, 6.30 - 8pm
• Wednesday 8th November, 6.30 - 8pm
• Wednesday 29th November, 6.30 - 8pm

Topics to be covered at the sessions include:

• Session 1 – Bringing a Healing Mindset to the Group and your Recovery
• Session 2 – Understanding Your Symptoms & Embracing the Neuroplastic Diagnosis
• Session 3 – Calming the Nervous System
• Session 4 – Retraining the Brain
• Session 5 – Processing Emotions & Stress
• Session 6 – Supporting Ongoing Wellness

The 6 sessions will take place via Zoom and will be facilitated by Living Proof recovered volunteers. All members will be invited to share thoughts and experiences but if you prefer not to share, that's totally fine. You can also choose to turn off your screen or take a break at any time (although we’d prefer you not to be ‘invisible’ for the whole session as the Mindbuddy principle centres on group participation 😊).

Eligibility: Mindbuddy Online is open to anyone based in the UK. To be eligible to join the course, you should have an existing understanding of the neuroplastic approach, and be at least 50% sure that the cause of your symptoms is neurophysiological (mindbody). (Anyone unfamiliar with this approach is requested to familiarise themselves with some of the available resources to learn the basics and decide if this is the right thing for you prior to signing up: https://www.livingproof.org.uk/list-of-resources.) Please contact us if you have any questions prior to booking a ticket: sarah@livingproof.org.uk.

Please note: before booking a space, participants must agree to the ground rules, which are in place to ensure the groups are a safe and supportive place for all – these will pop up on the booking page.

*Medical disclaimer: The facilitators of the Mindbuddy groups are not medically trained, and information from this session should not be taken as formal medical advice. The neuroplastic approach is not intended to treat recognised conditions that have clear diagnostic tests, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, heart conditions, organ damage or failure, rheumatoid arthritis, cancers, or infections. For more information, please see our website: www.livingproof.org.uk