Michael Atkinson Mindfulness Teacher

27/02/2026

Wonderful to have a blog published on the Royal College of Pathologist's website, co-written with my colleague Dr Chris Tiplady. The article is entitled, 'Unencountering' - a new word we have invented for how physicians can use mindfulness or other techniques to move on from a patient encounter and encounter the next patient with a 'beginner's mind':

In his latest blog, Dr Chris Tiplady discusses how he and his colleague, Senior Lecturer, Mr Michael Atkinson at the University of Sunderland, teach students how to move on from patient encounters, how to cope, how to balance all that uncertainty and be able to move on to the next patient or even ju...

18/02/2026

Delighted to have my latest paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

This Viewpoint discusses care of the physician as a moral obligation in health care practice, noting that such care also supports patients by preventing practitioner burnout and medical errors.

18/01/2026

Welcome in the Spring! Join us for our next mindfulness day retreat at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Northumberland, on Saturday 21st March 2026. More information and booking here: https://www.michaelatkinsonmindfulness.co.uk/retreats

Explore mindfulness classes, retreats, podcast, and training with Michael Atkinson, a registered teacher supporting wellbeing, resilience, and contemplative living.

17/01/2026

In collaboration with MindfulnessUK, our next 8-Week Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, will start on Monday 2nd February 2026, 6.30-8.30pm. More information and booking here: https://mindfulnessuk.com/mbsr/

18/11/2025

I have a new website and new website address!

The new address is: www.michaelatkinsonmindfulness.co.uk

I have changed my website to show the portfolio of work that I do around mindfulness so that it is more comprehensive and up-to-date. It also includes a section for my new adventure into podcasting.

Looking forward to seeing you soon. :)

14/10/2025

Join us for the third annual Medical Education Conference hosted by the University of Sunderland School of Medicine. This year’s theme focuses on the critical role of preventative healthcare education in today’s rapidly evolving world. More information and booking can be found via our website: https://uosmededconference.wordpress.com

07/08/2025

Join us for our next online 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Programme starting Tuesday 30th September 2025, 7.00 - 8.30pm. The course will be taught by Michael Atkinson and Anna Broad. Visit our website for more information and booking: https://www.mamindfulness.co.uk/mbsr

29/07/2025

My regular mindfulness classes continue on the first Saturday of every month, 10.00-11.00am at Old Low Light Heritage Centre, North Shields, and on the first Sunday of every month at Merryoaks Community Hall in Durham, 9.30-10.30am. Hope to see you there! All welcome. Book via: https://www.mamindfulness.co.uk/regular

We offer mindfulness training for individuals, groups and organisations, including courses, retreats, workshops, one-to-one and groups sessions. Michael Atkinson, Mindfulness Teacher.

06/07/2025

Just a few places remaining! Join us for our next mindfulness day retreat entitled, 'Finding Inner Stillness', taking place on Saturday 12th July 2025 at the beautiful Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre in Northumberland. For more details and to book your place, visit our website: https://www.mamindfulness.co.uk/retreat

04/06/2025

Join me for a 'Mindfulness in Nature' session at Northumberlandia on Saturday 14th June. More information here: https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2025-06-14-big-wild-saturday

29/04/2025

What does it mean to open up to possibility? For many, the idea evokes images of grand adventures - world travel, bold leaps of faith, or life-changing decisions. Yes, those experiences are part of it. But in essence, opening up to possibility is often a quiet, steady unfolding - a way of being that...