I'm Barbara Grace and I hope you've enjoyed the pre-training course you've been on.

If you have, and you like how Creative Mindfulness teases out new layers of insight and awareness, then I invite you to join me on what could be one of the most important journeys of your life.

This year we're introducing a Certificate of Modern Psychology (Creative Mindfulness) program. It involves 6 weeks of practical therapeutical training. (AU$997) If you choose to continue on to the longer program (AU$2970), your initial fee will be deducted. You'll find out more about the programs below.

First though, allow me to share a story with you.

On a spring evening, about eighteen years ago, two women graduated from the same school. They were alike in many ways. Both were smart, creative and filled with desire to live a rewarding life. They dreamed of making their mark in the world - whatever that was to be.

Not too long ago, these two women connected again at a class reunion.

They were similar in many ways. Both had experienced ups-and-downs in relationships and each had children.

But one difference separated them. One of the women struggled to live with a sense of purpose. She was always busy being ... busy - overcoming obstacles that 'life' put in her way. Time always felt against her. Relationships were a regular source of pain and frustration. Work was routine and often boring. On many levels her life hadn't panned out the way she thought it would

The other appeared to have it all together. Easily dealing with problems as they arose. Attracting interesting people into her life. Living in tune with an inner sense of peace. Yes, challenges came her way - but they didn't overwhelm her or lead her to feeling 'stuck'.

What made the difference?

I've often wondered what makes the difference in people's lives. It usually isn't talent, intelligence or perseverance. It isn't that one person wants a successful life that's purposeful and the other doesn't.

The difference lies in how a person uses the insights they're given.

I know from my experience running courses that some people glance over a program, hoping to find the 'one thing' that will 'make the difference' for them.

Yet the people who do well, who take the time to reflect and do the work become my 'legends'. What I mean by this is they grow exponentially. They're not 'dabblers'. They're do-ers. And their life reflects this.

I'm imagining that you've gone through the pre-training because you're looking for a way to use your creativity while helping yourself (and others) in a fresh new way. Perhaps you're interested in becoming a coach. Perhaps you're only 'looking'. Either way, that's ok.

• You may be wanting new skills to make a difference at work - ones that will give you clear insights into different personalities and how best to work with them.
• You may be a therapist, counselor or healing professional wanting new ways of working with clients
• You may be a teacher looking for creative ways to engage students
• Or you may want to feel more confident and more courageous in how you approach your day-to-day routines.

You see, people from a broad range of backgrounds study Creative Mindfulness.

They're teachers, CEOs, graphic designers, artists, managers, parents and professional health care workers (among others).

Each has had a desire to use their love of creativity as a way of helping others.

Each one's purpose is led by their needs to this present moment.

Modules Include:

Module 1: Art As Enquiry

Here you'll discover the 8 Keys to working with others and exploring personal filters, perceptions and triggers to your own experiences.

You'll also be engaging in a range of creative experiences designed to expand your curiosity and developing your own artifact that will symbolise elements of your journey so far.

Module 2: The Hero's Journey

Discovering the journeys you take because of the decisions you make offers insight into where 'stuckness' may be lurking.

By reflecting on how we create change, and the choices we make along that pathway, it's possible to raise your inner courage and step more confidently into your full identity.

This module offers clarity and an intuitive journey into how struggles can be smoothed with simple tools.

Module 3: Mindful Insight

Feeling into how our mind and body co-relate, you'll revel in the 'creative pause' and discover the intuitive nature of how to manage your mind in a way that offers deeper insights into both creative living and mindfulness.

You'll be exploring the work of notary researchers who are leading the field in neuroscience and discovering how to think in more holistic ways.

Module 4: The Art of Coaching

Coaching involves two core skills: being able to listen with your whole body and sense the experience of a what a person is saying and because of this presence you bring to the conversation, ask reflective questions that can deepen a person's insights.

Coaching is not 'fixing' or giving pre-set answers. It's not working through worksheets (although that can be part of the process).

Coaching is the art of building relationship with the person and helping them 'dance' with whatever may be holding them back at the moment. It's about helping to shift perspective and align skills, values and attitudes with a desired outcome.

Module 5: Companioning

As a 'companion' you walk beside someone - you are not the 'guru'. Your role is to use the skills you've been developing throughout the course and collaboratively connect to another's present state.

In this module you'll be using the techniques you've been learning around sensing the moment, emotional regulation, creative explorations and good communication to work with other students, peers and clients (depending on your own personal readiness) to draw the threads of companioning another person together.

Module 6: Modern Psychology Coaching

A super practical module where you'll be creating resources and amplifying your skills.

You'll be discovering more practical techniques to use with clients and building a bank of ideas to apply in various situations. This means you'll always have a tool kit you can rely on in any situation that will help you work effectively with others.

Module 7: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Having a specific modality used by medical practitioners within your program means you're complementing your existing skills with a proven process that uses mindfulness (and all you've been learning) to integrate personal acceptance with a specific set of tools.

Brief interventions learnt during this module assist you to work quickly, effectively and easily with others in a way that helps manage uncomfortable emotions, stress and tension.

Module 8: Relationships

This is one of the most profound modules you'll work with. It comes at the end of your studies so that you can delve deeply into what it means to be 'in relationship' - with yourself, with another and with the space that's created between two or more people.

An evocative, reflective and creatively inspiring process that helps you see yourself within the context of 'other'.

All that has gone before helps you reach this pinnacle of awareness through poetic reflections and mindful resonance with the 'self' and 'other' in relational patterns.

We Are Delighted To Announce The Creative Mindfulness Program Has Been Accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (UK)

We are also accredited by these organisations:

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What Have Past Students Said About Creative Mindfulness?

"Just completed the School of Modern Psychology’s Coaching/Practitioner with Barbara Grace and it has been a fantastic ride! Many people who know me have also remarked that I have a stronger presence and more confidence than before I started this course. I had been searching for just such an avenue to bring me to another level in my life. Learning was a wonderful experience through Barbara’s insights and gentle encouragement. I know that I’ve gained skills and knowledge that I can use in my life and can carry through to teach others live a better life with more ease. I’m grateful for Barbara’s presence and guidance and for the community she built where I met some amazing new friends." Lucy C. Canada

"I am have found this course a wealth of knowledge packed with wonderful insights that have opened up my thinking into new avenues about myself ."Baby steps lead to big changes "so one of my clients said, so true when it comes to this course.Slowly but surely you peel away layers of your psyche to reveal a brand new you . This is why I am happy to recommend this course." Hardeesh B. Netherlands

“Enrolling in the Creative Mindful psychology course has been the best thing I have done in the last year, it has helped reconnect me to my creative side, focus my mind on areas of my life where I was lacking and have since made changes and allowed me to meet a group of people who are generous enough to let me join them on their journey. It is a supportive environment, which has allowed me to grow a huge amount in such a short period of time. I would encourage anyone who is looking at making changes in their lives or just wanting to getting in touch with their creative side to do this course.” J Whyte (New Zealand)

“The Creative Mindfulness free e course could not have come at a better time. I was healing from a long illness, and my spirit was looking for ways to be sparked and soothed all at once. I have always been fascinated with the brain, have always loved art, yet never considered myself very talented, and had meditation part of my life. This e course was a perfect combo …mindful, purposeful creativity with conscious connections to our unconscious. It was like a warm bath, or a massage at a spa, or a day out with the girls, and it was all for me. Turns out I did not have to be a magical artist to enjoy the course. The activities are brilliantly designed to allow virtually anyone to compete them at their own level of skill. The free e course helped me to remember the dormant parts of my spirit and soul that had been quiet for too long. It awakened a peaceful way of seeing beauty in the world that I loved.
I have been a teacher for many years, and the free e course sparked a calling in me to extend my teaching to adults. I went on to take Barbara’s Coaching Program, (the free e course has no obligation to go further however), and I am in the process of developing plans for a healing center using Creative Mindfulness as a base.
The free e course has been life changing for me. I am so grateful to Barbara Grace and the opportunity she opened for me, to blossom, to heal my spirit, to find my best self again. Now I am healing and finding new and exciting ways to be me, and you are part of the reason for that!” L.McMurdo (Canada)
“Thank you Barbara for the introduction with the free mini course. It sparked a interest in mindfulness and creativity that I have, and has lead me to take the Practitioner, Coach and Trainer course. I am enjoying all aspects of the course, it has opened me up to the arts and given me an new interest in that.It is giving me new skills to be able to teach others how to improve their lives but unlocking themselves through a different way, Creativity. I am gaining more insight into how we can unblock ourselves. I am starting to share this work with groups and I love being able to share with them ways they can help themselves and feel safe knowing they can write things down and they don’t have to vocalise it. They love being able to contemplate and they also love the time to draw and create. It has shown me new ways that emotions and life’s problems can be understood and overcome through creativity.” J. Tunningley (Australia)

"I came to this course looking for a deeper understanding of myself and to connect with my creative side and have not been disappointed. The way the course is put together enables personal reflection, growth and understanding in a fun creative way. The online community is supportive and inspiring. Best thing I have done to nurture and nourish my spirit while finding my unique place in this world." S. Russell (New Zealand)
I am so happy to have found the free introductory "Creative Mindfulness" course on Facebook because it led me to sign up for the full course and then continue on with the Practitioner course. Barbara is such a wonderful instructor and mentor. She not only has impressive credentials, but she also has amazing insight and shares her great wisdom freely with her students. If you have any questions or concerns, she is more than willing to help you find the answers. She is very approachable and understanding. The course content is well organized and there are interesting topics. The projects are so much fun too! Moreover, I learned a great deal about myself and how to apply practical and of course creative methods to help me achieve my personal and professional goals. Bottom line, I highly recommend this fantastic course! (N. Miller - USA)

"I'm so pleased I made the leap of faith to participate in the Mindfulness Practitioner/Coach Program. It has helped me gain a deeper understanding of self and others in my life, through curiosity and exploration. The course itself is very well planned, delves into a range of interesting resources and promotes self development through the modality of creativity... Something I originally thought I had somehow 'lost' at some point and have now reconnected with. It's flexible and dynamic enough for each student to use in a way that best suits their learning journey and goals. I’ve been so impressed with the quality of mentoring, to keep me focused and move past any challenges so I can gain the most out of the course. What a fantastic and eye opening experience! I can safely say my life has changed for the better with the new skills I’ve learned and I look forward to coaching others to be their ‘best self’ and live the life they truly want in the future." (Angela P, Australia)

What a journey! I have had several years of training in psychology and psychotherapy yet the CM practitioner and coach course is what had the most impact not only on my coaching and therapy practice but on my personal life as well. I very much enjoyed the high-quality online training, our wonderful group of trainees as well as the intense 1:1’s with Barbara Grace. I had way too many aha-moments to list – thank you! This year leaves me stronger, more focused, reconnected with my dreams and passions as well as with a long list of tools and activities to use when working with my clients. Two thumbs up – and if I had more than that it would be even more thumbs up! (Nicole, Germany)

Who Is Creative Mindfulness For?

Creative Mindfulness is for anyone who wants to discover more about their own creativity and use it in a way that helps others live life more holistically.

We have people from a wide range of backgrounds who are transitioning between careers and who were looking for something more aligned with their beliefs, values and passion - as well as people who are already working with others such as teachers, counselors, managers, business owners and therapists who wanted to add this valuable skill set to their work.

Most people who become a Creative Mindfulness Practitioner/Coach are not from a creative background, yet love creativity and want to expand and explore this skill further, so you don't need to be an artist to do this program.

Essentially, this course is for those committed to being their personal best and who want to help others reach their potential by applying a proven tool - Creative Mindfulness.

Who is Creative Mindfulness NOT For?

If you're looking for a quick-fix approach to learning that's covered in a 6-day course - then this program is not for you. While short courses can give you skills to take away and apply, in our experience the depth of learning isn't enough to fully prepare you to work effectively with clients.

This is why the program is full of practical applications that we encourage you to implement as soon as possible as this is where the richness lays in being able to immerse yourself fully and experience the holistic approach that Creative Mindfulness uses.

While we don't require you to complete long essays for this program, you're asked to develop and maintain a portfolio based on the course work that you will be doing. This forms a record of your journey and a resource for you to work therapeutically with clients.

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