Kate Connell Mindfulness Relaxation
Testimonials and Feedback
"I have now experienced several of Kate's Mindfulness Workshops, all offered under the 'umbrella' of the Stuart Low Trust. I have only the very highest praise for both the SLT and Kate's work for them. The Stuart Low Trust is concerned to improve people's lives by providing a wide variety of opportunities to meet and creatively 'share time'.
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Kate's work feeds into this brilliantly. She is a warm, calm and caring person, at once deeply committed to what she is doing and with a lovely light, humorous touch. Each of the sessions I have now attended has been consistently well thought-out, reinforcing the underlying principles of mindfulness, while also bringing new angles to the discussions and exercises.
I am more than happy to recommend Kate to one and all!" ~ Colin, SLT mindfulness workshop participant
“I’d tried Mindfulness over the years but had always thought it was boring, pointless and never going to help me.
However when I went to Kate something changed, her approach was definitely not boring and I found myself really gaining from every session and really looking forward to the next. Her guided meditations were top class and the sessions were interesting too. I was really upset when my sessions ended and it was because of the time spent in her sessions that I’ve continued to believe in Mindfulness and bring it into my recovery and everyday life.”
~ Lucy, mindfulness course participant
"From the first time I came to the group Kate has been nothing but warm, welcoming and engaging. I really feel she is a natural empathic person and she really listens with her heart, not just her ears, and she has a non-judgemental approach which I really like" ~ Anon, meditation group participant
"I've 'found' myself, I take time for myself. I'm no longer at the bottom of the pile. Relaxation and mindfulness is now part of my daily life"
~ Anon, Stress reduction course participant
"I found the course very helpful, both professionally and individually. It was led with sensitivity and imagination"
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~ Anon, stress reduction course participant
"Kate did a fab course! She is compassionate and knowledgeable"
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~ Anon, stress reduction course participant
Kate is a warm, compassionate, empathetic lady. Her teaching method is easy to follow, she talks to you not at you and is willing to stop and listen at any given time. Relaxation and mindfulness have now become part of my daily routine that I look forward to.
Thoroughly recommended course"
~ Anon, stress reduction course participant, 2012
"A very fruitful session.
Kate is patient and caring"
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~ Anon, mindfulness workshop participant, 2018
"I found it very insightful and thought-provoking and enjoyed the meditation very much. I liked the facilitator's way of interacting with the group - very attentive, genuinely listening in a caring, non-judgemental manner and responding with thoughtfulness and openness"
~ Anon, mindfulness workshop participant, 2018
Feedback from HAIL Carers Group
Mindfulness Course 2017
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(All nine respondents rated the course 6 out of 6/Excellent)
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How do you feel the course has benefited you?
"Made me think....be more aware...... and getting to know other group members and LISTENING to other people’s problems/ideas/views".
"Very helpful and my outlook has changed completely about my situation"
"Very much. I am constantly using the techniques now"
"Tremendously powerful for my purpose in life"
"Focus on calmer thoughts; being able to relax"
"To step back and concentrate on what is at hand and to be more mindful of others"
"Helped me become more focussed and aware in dealing with negative thoughts"
"It answered all my questions and needs"
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Any other comments:
"It would be great if you could have a follow-up meeting- or get together in near future to discuss how we are using mindfulness"
"Thank you for being able to attend the course"
"I think more courses like this will get us all in managing our life in better way"
"We need more courses like this it has benefited not just me but my family"
"Most impressive was the contribution of the groups including respectively listening with little or no judgement"
"A pleasant and enjoyable evening. Stimulating participants to express their feelings and aspirations"
"To have a continuing mindfulness course throughout all the time"
"I loved it"