MINDFULNESS IN THE WORKPLACE - FINDING CALM, FOCUS AND BALANCE
6 WEEK COURSE
Mindfulness is a very powerful practice of training our attention to be here, in the present moment. Mindfulness in the Workplace is about observation without criticism; being compassionate with ourselves and others. When unhappiness or stress take hold in our lives, we can observe our thoughts with friendly curiosity and allow them to pass. In essence, mindfulness allows us to catch negative thought patterns before they tip us into a downward spiral. It begins the process of putting us back in control of our working lives.
Over time, mindfulness brings about long-term changes in mood and levels of happiness and wellbeing. Scientific studies have shown that mindfulness not only prevents depression, but that it also positively affects the brain patterns underlying day-to-day anxiety, stress, depression, and irritability so that when they arise, they dissolve away again more easily. Other studies have shown that regular meditators see their doctors less often and spend fewer days in hospital, memory improves, creativity increases, and reaction times become faster.
We know first-hand the benefits of practising mindfulness in the workplace—and we have the research it back it up. This course will help you to:
Every participant will receive a course manual and mindfulness recordings to use at home and at work.
Duration: 1.5 hours per week in person or via zoom
6 WEEK COURSE
Mindfulness is a very powerful practice of training our attention to be here, in the present moment. Mindfulness in the Workplace is about observation without criticism; being compassionate with ourselves and others. When unhappiness or stress take hold in our lives, we can observe our thoughts with friendly curiosity and allow them to pass. In essence, mindfulness allows us to catch negative thought patterns before they tip us into a downward spiral. It begins the process of putting us back in control of our working lives.
Over time, mindfulness brings about long-term changes in mood and levels of happiness and wellbeing. Scientific studies have shown that mindfulness not only prevents depression, but that it also positively affects the brain patterns underlying day-to-day anxiety, stress, depression, and irritability so that when they arise, they dissolve away again more easily. Other studies have shown that regular meditators see their doctors less often and spend fewer days in hospital, memory improves, creativity increases, and reaction times become faster.
We know first-hand the benefits of practising mindfulness in the workplace—and we have the research it back it up. This course will help you to:
- Build resilience and focus
- Develop emotional regulation
- Communicate skilfully
- Manage and grow effective teams and positive relationships
- Improve confidence and job satisfaction
- Establish a healthier work life balance
Every participant will receive a course manual and mindfulness recordings to use at home and at work.
Duration: 1.5 hours per week in person or via zoom
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS
5 CLASS COURSE A light introduction to different aspects of mindfulness. Every participant will receive weekly recordings and PDF summary of each session. Duration: 5 x 45min session |
1:1 MINDFULNESS COACHING
6 WEEK COURSE One to one sessions are particularly useful for anyone suffering from stress and anxiety in the workplace. We will meet with the client to assess their particular needs/difficulties and design a programme to address these. Duration: Recommended 6 weekly sessions (1 hour) |
BESPOKE COURSES
Mindfulness in the workplace courses can be tailored to the needs of your organisation, management team or board. Please contact us by email for more information and to arrange a meeting to discuss your particular areas of need or focus. |
Meet the facilitators |
VERONICA ELLIS
Veronica is a fully qualified teacher and has taught both adults and children for over 30 years. She has completed a broad range of training including mindfulness facilitation training with Youth Mindfulness, Glasgow and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training with Bangor University, Teaching Mindfulness to Children with Mindfulness in Schools Project, holding listening spaces with We are Open Circle. She has also completed Mediation training with Mediation Northern Ireland, Compassionate Inquiry training with Gabor Maté. Veronica has facilitated courses and workshops for many organisations including the Health Trusts, The Education Authority, Criminal Justice, Queen’s University, Danske Bank, Mediation NI, Aware NI, The National Trust, as well as a variety of community groups and businesses. |
LOUISE MCAREE
Louise McAree is an accountant with over 20 years experience working in management, including senior management and at Board level. She specialises in strategy development, facilitation and training. A long standing passion for mindfulness and the positive impact this can have in the workplace, led Louise to train as a facilitator in mindfulness and she now delivers training in partnership with Mindfulness Connected Learning. |