Overview
This past year has been one of the most challenging for public sector organisations. 41% of employees are experiencing mental health issues caused by work.
Practising mindfulness techniques can help reduce stress and anxiety levels.
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment in an accepting self-compassionate way. It is a practice that can improve focus, agility, and overall performance at work.
This public-sector focused Practising Mindfulness at Work course provides you with the necessary tools and guidance needed to develop a realistic, sustainable set of techniques to embed mindfulness within your organisation.
Leave the day with a working model and action plan to take back to your organisation to ensure good practice. Be your best self at work and create a healthy working environment where everybody can thrive.
Nicola is an experienced Senior Civil Servant, trainer, facilitator, and mindfulness teacher. With a background in learning and development, she worked in the voluntary sector and for the Open University before joining Central Government as an Education Advisor to prisons in England and Wales. Since then, Nicola has worked in a number of high profile roles within the Prison Service and the Ministry of Justice, including leading negotiations with the Youth Justice Board for the provision of custodial places for young people; setting up and leading the first Cross-Departmental Strategy Unit for Women in the Criminal Justice system; and ...
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the benefits of applying mindfulness within the workplace
- Determine how effective mindfulness can positively impact resilience and work performance
- Identify existing resources to practice mindfulness
- Develop a solid framework to ensure good practice
- Practice mindfulness exercises and receive feedback
