MINDFUL NORTH

Nurturing well-being, reducing stress, enhancing performance

“With awareness we can make conscious choices, instead of letting our habitual thoughts run the show.”

Tamara Levitt

Email:annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk

BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS

Research has shown that mindfulness improves physical and mental well-being, as well as reducing stress and insomnia. It has also been proven to sharpen focus, boost performance, enhance communication and interpersonal relationships. Practising mindfulness can help you build resilience and live a more effective and joyful life.

To build a strong foundation for a mindful life, I would recommend a mindfulness-based stress reduction course (MBSR) or a 4-week Compassionate Mindful Resilience(CMR) ; see below for details

Day Retreats

Sat March 21st

Retreats offer an opportunity to rest away from daily distractions providing a much-needed antidote to the life’s stresses. We include optional movement walking and sensory meditations as well as the more traditional style.

Our retreats are held at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre which is nestled at the northern end of Druridge Bay in Northumberland, offering a stunning setting with a view that overlooks the sea, the reserve’s serene lake, and its beautiful grounds.

Led by Michael Atkinson & Anna Broad

Fee: £60 | £50 Concessions

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Courses Available:

Compassionate Mindful Resilience(CMR)4-week course

Designed by Karen Atkinson CEO of MindfulnessUK this course is approved by British and European Associations of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA and EAMBA)

Attendees learn the skills and attitudes of mindfulness to increase self-awareness and focus. Interweaved are methods to develop a healing sense of compassion that can nurture self, and relationships, and boost emotional intelligence. Approaches used have evidence-bases in medicine, psychology and neuroscience.

Evening Course: Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm

Led by Michael Atkinson & Anna Broad

April 28th, May 5th,12th,19th

Fee: £195 | £165 Concessions

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Afternoon/evening Course: Mondays

1-3pm / evening option

June 1st,8th,15th,22nd

Led by Anna Broad

Email: annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk

to register expression of interest and time preference

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Group classes and organisations

8 week and flexible bespoke shorter courses available to individuals, groups and organisations.

Taster session available

Courses also include an optional half-day retreat

MBSR is designed to help individuals better manage stress and its related symptoms. Whether you’re looking to cope with specific challenges or simply enhance your overall well-being, this course offers practical tools and lasting benefits.

Want to find out more?

Contact me annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk

Other Services

Personalised sessions for individuals and groups

Range of options for organisations and businesses from single workshops (1-8 hours) to courses.

Wellbeing and Healthy lifestyle coaching can be included or stand alone if required.

Tailored to suit your needs

annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk
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“I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me.” Albert Einstein

About Anna

Dr.Anna Broad

I am a qualified mindfulness teacher recently retired from medical roles having worked in the NHS as a GP for over 30 years and having been a university GP Lecturer with a teaching qualification in medical education (PG cert). I taught medical students weekly for 12 years, held mentoring roles and wrote course materials. Having discovered the benefits of mindfulness on a training course for GPs and finding those skills so transformative, I was inspired to train as a mindfulness teacher. Since qualifying I have run courses in mindfulness for medical students, workshops for GP tutors and NHS specialist doctors, and co-led retreats. I have taught MBSR 1 to 1. In 2025 I set up MindfulNorth to offer training in mindfulness more widely. I have since retired from my broader GP lecturer role but continue as an Associate Lecturer to provide regular sessions in mindfulness and wellbeing to Newcastle University students.

Experience and Expertise

Since qualifying as a doctor, I have always had a special interest in mental health and wellbeing. After completing my GP training, I spent a year working in Psychiatry, and I gained a Newcastle University Certificate in Counselling. I have used those skills throughout my career, developing them further by training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This enabled me to work therapeutically with suitable patients with anxiety and/or mild depression using CBT techniques adapted for General Practice, alongside guided self-help. This background ultimately led me to become interested in mindfulness not only as a therapeutic tool, but also as a powerful way to boost contentment, well-being and resilience.

The teacher training focused on how to teach the key elements of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), either over an 8 week course, or adapted for shorter targeted sessions.

I also have a Diploma in Occupational Medicine and worked for several years providing services to a wide variety of clients in healthcare and corporations. I supported employees through illness and communicated with managers and HR to adapt conditions and workplaces. Enabling clients to return to work in a way that was positive and productive was extremely satisfying. I am pleased to see well-being in the workplace becoming increasingly valued, and I believe mindfulness practice can contribute greatly to this by enhancing performance, improving relationships, and reducing sickness.

I am registered with the Mindfulness Teachers Register, Mindfulness Now, UK College of Mindfulness Meditation.

My other qualifications include MBBS(Medical degree, Newcastle University) MRCGP(GP qualification); Dip Occ Med (Diploma Occupational Medicine); PG Cert. Medical Education; Certificate in Counselling, Newcastle University.

Email: annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk

Testimonials

“I thought the balance of theory and practice was just right, and enjoyed having suggestions each week for activities to try at home. Thank you!”

“Anna was amazing and I’d love to do more mindfulness with her if given the opportunity”

“I found it very interesting to discuss the benefits mindfulness can have in day-to-day life, including making your interactions more meaningful”

“The mix of discussion and actually doing the meditations was really beneficial to remind me of the benefits of mindfulness I think trying different kinds of meditations is great as different things work best for diff people”

“I will be more aware of the present rather than worry about the past or future.”

“Thank you for such a lovely few sessions. Wonderful and calming demeanour”

“Thank you for all the help you have provided me with over the last few weeks, it has been very productive and has massively changed me!”

“Will highly recommend anyone to attend”

MINDFUL NORTH

Email:annabroad@mindfulnorth.co.uk

BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS

Day Retreats

Courses Available:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Other Services