Mindfulness for General Practice
A brief daily reset for busy GPs
Welcome
You do not need fixing — you need a pause. In the pace and pressure of general practice, it is easy to stay switched on for too long. This short course is designed to help busy GPs slow down, regulate the nervous system, and build the focus, calm, and presence that support both personal wellbeing and clinical care.
You do not need fixing — you need a pause. In the pace and pressure of general practice, it is easy to stay switched on for too long. This short course is designed to help busy GPs slow down, regulate the nervous system, and build the focus, calm, and presence that support both personal wellbeing and clinical care.
Start the 5-day introduction course.
Instant access • around 10 minutes/day • We set the pace for you.
How the course works
General practice asks a lot of your attention, energy, and nervous system. This 5-day course is designed to help you pause, reset, and work with greater calm and clarity — in just 10 minutes a day.
General practice asks a lot of your attention, energy, and nervous system. This 5-day course is designed to help you pause, reset, and work with greater calm and clarity — in just 10 minutes a day.
Each day, you will receive one short guided practice that builds a foundation in mindfulness. The course is simple, structured, and realistic for busy clinicians. Brief reflections help you track subtle shifts in how you feel, focus, and respond.
Think of it as learning to slow down enough to work well: with less reactivity, more steadiness, and greater presence in the moments that matter.
The five steps
We recommend completing one step each day for five days. We will release the content for you.
Day 1 — Breathe Better, Feel Calmer
Learn a simple breathing practice to help settle the body and reduce stress in the moment.
Day 2 — Training Your Attention
Strengthen your ability to focus, return, and stay with what matters.
Day 3 — Feeling at Home in Your Body
Build awareness of physical tension, fatigue, and early signs of overload.
Day 4 — Building Empathy and Compassion
Explore how steadiness and self-awareness can support kinder, clearer interactions with yourself and others.
Day 5 — A Taste of Awareness
Bring the practices together in a simple introduction to mindfulness as an everyday skill.
Each step builds on the last, helping you develop practical skills for staying regulated, attentive, and present in both life and practice.
Over the five days, you may begin to notice
These are often the first signs that mindfulness is becoming a useful and sustainable skill.
- less reactivity
- clearer, more focused attention
- small moments of calm
- more space before responding,
These are often the first signs that mindfulness is becoming a useful and sustainable skill.
Science of mindfulness-FYI
1) Hölzel et al. (2011)
An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course was associated with increased grey matter concentration in brain regions linked to learning, memory, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and perspective-taking. While this was not a clinician study, it provides biological support for mindfulness as a trainable skill relevant to steadiness and relational care in practice.
Reference: Hölzel BK, Carmody J, Vangel M, et al. (2011). Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 191(1), 36–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pscychresns.2010.08.006
2) Krasner et al. (2009)
In a study of 70 primary care physicians, a mindful communication and self-awareness programme was associated with reduced burnout, improved mood, and increased empathy. Benefits were sustained over follow-up, making this one of the most directly relevant studies for general practice.
Reference: Krasner MS, Epstein RM, Beckman H, et al. (2009). Association of an Educational Program in Mindful Communication With Burnout, Empathy, and Attitudes Among Primary Care Physicians. JAMA, 302(12), 1284–1293. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1384
3) Shapiro et al. (2005)
In a pilot randomised controlled trial, healthcare professionals who completed an 8-week MBSR course reported significantly lower perceived stress and greater self-compassion than a wait-list control group. The study also highlighted a practical issue for clinicians: time demands led to high dropout, showing the importance of accessible course design.
Reference: Shapiro SL, Astin JA, Bishop SR, Cordova M. (2005). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Professionals: Results From a Randomized Trial. International Journal of Stress Management, 12(2), 164–176. https://doi.org/10.1037/1072-5245.12.2.164
Ready to begin?
Start today—around 10 minutes a day.
Instant access • Go at your own pace
The mindfulness experience you want.
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Steve Vella is the founder of Present Sense, a mindfulness-based wellbeing initiative. With a background in science, acting, and mindfulness practices, he blends evidence-based mindfulness practices with holistic approaches to personal transformation. His work focuses on helping individuals and organisations cultivate awareness, resilience, and balance. Passionate about integrating mindfulness into daily life, Steve shares practical tools for mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Sneha Wadhwani is a highly experienced GP with over 15 years in medicine. She is the Regional Clinical Director for NSW & ACT and National Clinical Director of Evoca Women’s Health, leading initiatives in women's healthcare. She also heads GP Wellbeing and practices at Bondi Junction Medical & Dental Centre, specialising in general medicine, occupational health, and women’s health. A lecturer at UNSW, she is passionate about medical education and empowering women’s health.
Set up your plan
We've made it easy for you to set up a CPD-compliant, quality assured plan with just a few clicks:
- Your personal wellbeing baseline using standardised survey
- Mindfulness techniques curriculum
- Masterclass on integration and application into patient care
- Assistance with selecting patients to participate
- Support with patient information and consent
- Guidance on what to measure and when to realise CPD points
All this is covered and included in the course*
*You will simply record patient confidential information in your medical system as you would normally according to the guidance on "what to measure when".
*You will simply record patient confidential information in your medical system as you would normally according to the guidance on "what to measure when".
PHASE 1
LEARN MINDFULNESS
Each module, you'll watch a short video lesson that introduces a mindfulness technique and shows how it can be used in everyday general practice. Then, it's time to put it into action!
You'll begin your personal mindfulness practice, by following the guided audio sessions we've prepared for you — coming up soon on the audio page.
What to Expect:
- Evidence-based mindfulness techniques
- Practical demonstrations
- Short exercises you can practise immediately
You’ll be encouraged to apply mindfulness as you watch—using guided breathing, posture awareness, and attention techniques.
PHASE 2
INTEGRATE INTO PATIENT CARE
You'll participate in a peer discussion and exchange to support you. Once you've identified suitable patients, you’ll begin applying simple mindfulness interventions into your consultations.
How to Apply Mindfulness in a Session:
- Micro-practices: Guide patients through short, simple mindfulness techniques
- Use the Supplied Resources: Access ready-to-use scripts & exercises to share
- Observe and adjust: Notice how the patient responds and tailor the approach
Each patient will respond differently—your role is to introduce techniques in a way that suits their needs.
PHASE 3
REPORT YOUR CPD MEASURED OUTCOMES
To ensure your CPD is recognised, you will document how mindfulness techniques impact your consultations.
How to Earn CPD Points:
- Use the CPD Tracking Template to record key insights
- Log how mindfulness impacts patient interactions over time
- Submit your outcomes for Measured Outcomes CPD accreditation
For us to review your submissions, please ensure that your final reporting and all required materials are completed by December 7th.
This structured approach ensures that your learning is not just theoretical—it has measurable outcomes in your practice.
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