Mindfulness Intensive
- Shane Warren Coaching & Counselling Services
- Sep 23
- 3 min read
6-Day Residential Mindfulness Intensive: From autopilot to intentional living — a deep dive in presence, compassion, and practical calm.
Uncertain times don’t need quick fixes, they need grounded humans. Spend six days in residence learning a structured, evidence-based mindfulness framework you can actually use on Monday morning.
Why this workshop matters
Most programs teach you what mindfulness is. This intensive shows you how to practice it. Across six immersive days we move from attention training to acceptance, compassion, and real-world integration blending Mindfulness X, ACT-based tools, and clinician-level guidance into one cohesive experience.
Join us for 6-days where you can expect clarity, practice, and a supportive culture practicing the Nexus mantra of “study with friends.”
Who should attend
Counsellors, psychotherapists, coaches, wellbeing leaders
Educators, HR/OD, health & community practitioners
Busy professionals craving practical calm and focus
Anyone building a sustainable personal practice (beginners welcome)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the workshop you will be able to:
Anchor attention in the present and step out of autopilot
Notice judgment and reactivity — and choose response over reflex
Practice acceptance and willingness (ACT) without giving up on change
Cultivate compassion & self-compassion that protects against burnout
Work with ego/fusion vs. observer self in everyday moments
Design a realistic, sustainable daily practice & integration plan
Facilitate simple practices safely with clients/teams (scope-appropriate)
What’s covered (the 6-day arc)
Day 1 — Attention & the Now Foundations, myths, and quick wins. Raisin exercise, breath, body scan.
Day 2 — Automaticity Autopilot vs. awareness. Thinking vs. sensing, mindful walking.
Day 3 — Judgment & Acceptance Defusion, willingness, “Leaves on a Stream,” mindful movement.
Day 4 — Goals & Compassion Values-aligned goals, loving-kindness, self-compassion in practice.
Day 5 — The Ego & Identity Self-as-context, “Passengers on the Bus,” deep listening dyads.
Day 6 — IntegrationTroubleshooting, half-day silent practice, personal practice blueprint.
Daily rhythm (sample):
07:00 Silent sitting / mindful movement
08:00 Breakfast (mindful meal)
09:30 Theory & discussion
11:15 Formal practice
13:00 Lunch + nature walk
15:00 Applied skills labs
17:00 Rest / reflection
19:00 Evening practice circle
21:00 Quiet hours
Facilitators
This program has been adapted by Shane Warren - psychotherapist, certified coach & resilient psychology specialist with 33+ years’ facilitation across the Asia Pacific rim. The facilitation of the experience is done with Shane and our guest faculty of rotating Nexus associates who have expertise in ACT-based mindfulness, trauma-sensitive practice, and somatic movement.
Delivery details
Format: 6-day residential intensive (on-site accommodation & meals)
Dates: TBC (2026 cohort; EOIs open now)
Venue: TBC (regional NSW/QLD retreat venue with nature access)
Group size: Capped for depth and safety
Accessibility: Trauma-sensitive guidelines; gentle movement options
Investment & CPD
Program fee: Rates vary subject to the location we have chosen
CPD: 36 contact hours (eligible for most counselling/coaching associations; certificate provided)
Payment options: Invoice, card, or plan
What you receive
Printed workbook + practice journal
Audio library (guided practices)
Take-home client-safe exercises
30-day post-program practice plan
Optional alumni practice circles (online)
Testimonials
“Practical, humane, and immediately usable. I left with a calmer nervous system and a plan I can keep.” — Sarah, Psychotherapist, Hobart
“Best facilitation I’ve experienced — wise, warm, and wonderfully no-nonsense.” — Christopher, Coach, Sydney
Compliance & Notes
Confirm your professional body’s CPD recognition requirements.
This workshop requires minimum numbers for best learning outcomes so sometimes we may need to merge two events together.
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