Neurodivergent Mindfulness with the Mindfulness Association

The Mindfulness Association is hosting two online peer-led space for members who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring whether a neurodivergent profile is relevant to them.

Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that refers to brains that process experiences differently, and covers conditions such as autism and ADHD.   As more is understood about these conditions, many adults are becoming curious about whether they fall within a neurodivergent profile.

We want to create a safe informal space that is inclusive to people who might have a different experience of mindfulness and related practices due to neurodivergence. There is an ever-expanding online resource for mindfulness and neurodivergence which we can draw on to inform our exploration.

In the group, we will strive to maintain a neurodivergent-affirmative and non-judgemental attitude to support a compassionate journey of exploration and sharing.

The monthly Tuesday space will be held by Jane Kellock. Jane had a late assessment of autism and ADHD in middle adulthood. She is currently exploring how she approaches mindfulness through those lenses, and how best to tailor mindfulness, compassion, insight and wisdom practice to support the tricksy way her mind and brain work.

The monthly Wednesday space will be held by Elanor Kortland. Elanor has experience of teaching mindfulness to neurodiverse individuals (including through The Everyone Project), and has a number of family members who are neurodiverse. She has undertaken specific neurodiversity-informed mindfulness training with Su Hutton and is a Trustee of a charity for young people with learning difficulties. She believes passionately in allowing people to be their authentic, unique selves, and is looking forward to providing a space where different aspects of mindfulness and compassion can be tailored to best facilitate this.

Do please join us on our compassionate journey!

We will meet online each month on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm and on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net to register your interest and to receive the Zoom meeting links.

To become a member visit our membership page