What does it really mean to teach mindfulness with integrity, compassion, and care?

In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with Professor Rebecca Crane — a true pioneer in the field of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and director of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. Together, we explore the heart of MBCT: where it came from, what makes it distinctive, and how it continues to evolve in response to the complex challenges of our times.

From the subtle art of teacher embodiment, to supporting inclusivity and social justice in mindfulness spaces, Rebecca offers profound insights into how mindfulness can transform both individuals and systems — including our approach to mental health, equity, and even the climate crisis.

Whether you’re a seasoned mindfulness teacher or simply curious about how these practices can foster personal and collective well-being, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and hope.

Books by Rebecca Crane:

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Distinctive Features (2nd ed):

https://www.routledge.com/Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy-Distinctive-Features/Crane/p/book/9781138671035

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with People at Risk of Suicide:

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-with-people-at-risk-of-suicide-9780199558672

Essential Resources for Mindfulness Teachers:

https://www.routledge.com/Essential-Resources-for-Mindfulness-Teachers/Crane-Karunavira-Griffith/p/book/9780367363214

Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Guest Speaker

01:41 Exploring Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

10:04 The Role of Compassion in Mindfulness

15:05 Embodiment and Teaching Mindfulness

25:03 Challenges and Adaptations in Mindfulness Training

38:51 Inclusivity and Systemic Issues in Mindfulness

43:54 Mindfulness in Addressing Global Challenges

53:13 Conclusion and Future Directions

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://www.ausapress.com/p/the-gifts-of-compassion-how-to-understand-and-overcome-suffering/

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