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Thrive in 8
The Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) Program

Thrive in 8, the Mindfulness-based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program, represents a significant evolution in mindfulness-based interventions by uniquely combining the principles of Mindfulness and Positive Psychology 2.0. As an appreciative Mindfulness-Based Program (MBP), Thrive in 8 is designed to enhance overall wellbeing and happiness for a wide demographic, including healthy individuals and those with clinical challenges.

 

Thrive in 8 is an 8-week mindfulness course that prioritises your wellbeing, aiming to cultivate happiness and fulfillments in all aspects of life. This inclusive program is thoughtfully crafted, drawing from contemplative practices, wellbeing philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness, making it accessible and valuable to individuals regardless of any mental or physical challenges they may face.

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"This is one of the most significant and distinctive teaching intentions of Thrive in 8. It is the wholeness of our being that creates the capacity to discover happiness and wellbeing as a phenomenon that is always available and ready to be discovered through mindfulness." - Dr. Kathirasan K & Dr. Sunita Rai

Our Flagship 8-Week Certificate Course

This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the happiness paradigm. Participants are empowered to proactively enhance their wellbeing, equipping them with the tools and insights needed to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. By immersing yourself in this course, you'll discover the keys to unlocking a more meaningful and flourishing existence, fostering a profound sense of personal growth and contentment.

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Results after 8 weeks

Participant evaluations of Thrive in 8 have been overwhelmingly positive, indicating benefits such as:

 

  • increased happiness levels

  • stress reduction

  • anxiety reduction

  • improved self-awareness

  • discovering deeper meaning to life​

  • increased self-compassion

 

The program's efficacy spans diverse demographics and settings, demonstrating its restorative and appreciative qualities. This versatility enables Thrive in 8 to address a wide spectrum of needs, facilitating personal development and assisting in the overcoming of various challenges.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY

"Improved relationship with loved ones and close friends"

Thrive in 8 Curriculum

8 weekly 2.5 hour Sessions + half-Day (4 hour) Retreat
(80% attendance is required for all sessions to receive a certificate of completion)

Weekly Themes & Intentions

  • Being Curious

  • Holistic Wellbeing

  • Meaningful Engagement

  • Generating Perspectives

  • Response-Ability

  • Focusing on What Works

  • Mindful Living

  • The Future in the Present Moment

Mindfulness Practices​

  • Metaphor Meditations

  • Body Scan

  • Mindful Movement

  • Sitting Meditation

  • Awareness of Breath

  • Mindful Walking

  • Mindful Perception

  • Mindful Eating

  • Loving Kindness

  • Coping Breathing Space

  • Half-Day Retreat (4 hours)

Exercises & Discussions

  • Appreciation of Wellbeing

  • Gratitude

  • Discovering Meaning

  • Social Mindfulness

  • Planning My Wellbeing: Sustaining the Practice

  • Shifting Paradigms

  • Perspective Taking

  • Poem Reflection

  • Values Discovery

  • Unpleasant & Pleasant Experiences Journalling

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What you receive in the course:

 

  • 8 week of live teacher led sessions

  • a personal journal with reading materials

  • access to guided meditation

  • qualifies for IMTA accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training Programme & other CFM certification courses

  • certificate of completion if 80% attendance is achieved

  • lifetime access to unlimited Half-day retreats for free on successful completion

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Key technical features of Thrive in 8 include:

 

1.⁠ ⁠Enhancing Clarity of Purpose and Meaning: Thrive in 8 is dedicated to assisting you in achieving a deeper understanding and alignment of your life's purpose and meaning. This is achieved by harmonising your long-term aspirations with the significance found in everyday experiences.

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2.⁠ ⁠Focus on WELLBEING, HAPPINESS and RESILIENCE: Unlike traditional MBPs that primarily target stress reduction or mental health issues, Thrive in 8 fosters the enhancement of wellbeing and happiness, treating participants as whole beings capable of discovering ever-present happiness and resilience. 

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3.  Embracing BEING and DOING: The program balances 'being' and 'doing', recognising the necessity of action and desire in achieving happiness. It incorporates action plans approached with a non-striving attitude.

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4.⁠ ⁠Balanced INSIGHT Facilitation: Integrating positive psychology and appreciative inquiry, Thrive in 8 enables participants to acknowledge both positive and negative life aspects, fostering flexible attention, greater acceptance, and enhanced awareness.

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5.⁠ ⁠SOCIAL Dimension and Common HUMANITY: Thrive in 8 expands mindfulness practice to include a social dimension, addressing the critique of MBPs' neglect of social aspects, thereby promoting a sense of common humanity.

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6.⁠ ⁠Unique Session Structure: Thrive in 8 sessions begin with metaphor-based meditations to stimulate curiosity and personal interpretation, followed by themes like being curious, holistic wellbeing, response-ability, focusing on what works, meaningful engagement, generating perspectives, mindful living, and the future in the present moment

 

7.⁠ ⁠Program Adaptability and Structure: Suitable for participants as young as 16, with adapted versions for younger audiences, Thrive in 8 consists of eight 2.5-hour sessions and a 4-6-hour all-day silent retreat. The program adapts to various settings and populations, following the adaptation types proposed by Crane et al. (2017).

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