The flourishing programme of LOVE AND BLISS12 weeks · Practice · ReflectionA 12-week psycho-spiritual flourishing programme of LOVE AND BLISS.
Cultivating Bliss · Now recruiting
Based on science. Rooted in faith. Informed by adversity.
Twelve weeks of guided practice in Relationships, Abundance, Purpose and Resilience — delivered online, and evaluated as a pilot research study by The LAB Institute.
Around 100 adults will take part. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.
A short film about what the twelve weeks involve and who the programme is for.
The L.O.V.E. model
Every week of BEP strengthens one of these four. Together they form the canopy on the BEP seal.
L · Relationships
Linkedness embodies a sense of secure relationships grounded in unconditional acceptance and belonging.
Unconditional acceptance involves being embraced and valued for one’s unique qualities, even with imperfections, while belonging refers to a secure sense of identity and connection within a community.
O · Abundance
Opulence signifies the assurance of divine provision and the belief in one's worthiness and ability to achieve material and spiritual abundance.
It combines trust in divine providence with confidence in personal efficacy.
V · Purpose
Valory represents the pursuit of purpose and the peace that comes from living a meaningful life.
It emphasizes alignment with God's will as a source of personal fulfilment. Key beliefs associated with Valory include understanding one’s life as divinely designed to create a positive impact on others. It involves experiencing core positive emotions such as gratitude, fulfilment, and joy through activities aligned with God’s will, ultimately bringing profound satisfaction and tranquillity by living out one’s purpose.
E · Resilience
Equanimity embodies the courage to face life’s challenges with unwavering resilience and the capacity to grow through them.
It reflects a steadfast reliance on divine strength and a positive perspective on adversity, enabling individuals to navigate life’s uncertainties with faith and inner peace.
A 90-minute group gathering each week, led by a trained facilitator.
Short psychoeducation on flourishing, drawn from psychology and spiritual practice.
Space to talk honestly with others travelling the same twelve weeks.
Gentle prompts that help you notice what is shifting.
Practices done in the session, not just talked about.
Your own private workbook, week by week.
One clear, achievable intention each week.
Ten to twenty minutes a day — small, repeatable, yours.
A five-stage worship process, within your own tradition.
Specific rather than general noticing of what is given.
A flourishing plan you keep after the programme ends.
BEP may be a good fit if these describe you.
BEP is not therapy and does not replace care from your GP or clinician. If you are currently in an acute mental health crisis, we will point you towards more appropriate support rather than this programme.
If you would like to explore the Bliss Enhancement Programme, register your interest below. We'll then guide you through the next steps.
Your journey into BEP begins with a free Bliss Profile. When you finish, choose "Explore BEP" on your results page to come back here and register your interest. Completing the Bliss Profile does not enrol you in BEP or any research study.
Already completed it? Open the report link we emailed you and choose "Explore BEP" — there is no need to take it again.
Discover your Bliss ProfileApproximately sixteen weeks in total: twelve weeks of programme, then independent practice and a follow-up.
Five questions, about two minutes.
Your name and a contact email — nothing more.
Read the approved information sheet, then give informed consent.
Your T0 questionnaires, 15–25 minutes.
Weekly sessions, daily practice, workbook and goals.
Your T2 questionnaires at week 13.
Three weeks keeping the rhythm on your own.
Your T3 questionnaires at week 16.
Approved participant information
The Bliss Enhancement Programme (BEP) is a 12-week psycho-spiritual programme designed to strengthen love, wellbeing and inner steadiness within a faith framework.
This pilot study tests whether the programme is acceptable, deliverable and promising enough to justify a larger trial. Around 100 people will take part.
Working through 12 self-guided online weekly modules at your own pace. No live sessions are required; our support team is available if you would like help, clarification or encouragement.
A short daily practice (10–20 minutes) recorded in your practice log.
Completing your digital workbook and a weekly SMART goal.
Three short questionnaires (40 questions in total) at the start (T0), with check-ins at week 6 (T1), the end of week 12 (T2) and three months later (T3). A few separate 'About you' questions are asked once at the start.
If you completed a Bliss Profile within the last 28 days and agree to reuse it, it can count as your starting questionnaires. Otherwise you complete a fresh baseline. Completing a Bliss Profile on its own is not taking part in the study.
Participants may experience improved wellbeing, greater life satisfaction and lower perceived stress, though this cannot be guaranteed.
Reflective and spiritual work can surface uncomfortable feelings. Our support team and the study's clinical lead are available, and if your stress questionnaire score is high we will check in with you before Week 1 opens. If you become distressed, we will signpost appropriate support.
The programme is not treatment for a mental health condition and does not replace care from your GP or clinician.
Your research data is stored under a participant code, not your name. Only the principal investigator can link the two.
Facilitators can see attendance and anything you choose to share, never your questionnaire scores.
Confidentiality would only be broken if there were a risk of serious harm to you or another person.
Participation is entirely voluntary. You may stop at any time, without giving a reason, and without any effect on your care or standing in your community.
Data already collected is normally kept so the analysis stays valid, but you can ask for it to be erased.
The research team is the data controller and processes your data on the legal basis of a task carried out in the public interest.
Identifiable contact details are held separately from research data and destroyed after the study closes. Coded research data is retained for 10 years.
You have the right to access, correct, restrict or request erasure of your data. Requests are handled within one month.
Chief investigator: Dr Noel Maturlu — for questions about the programme or your participation.
Clinical lead — for concerns about wellbeing or safeguarding.
If you wish to raise a complaint independently, contact the research ethics committee named on your signed consent copy.
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