The pandemic introduced many challenging experiences into our lives, with a rapid pace of continual change, and an overall sense of uncertainty. Changes in work environments required new ways of learning and relating to others, and increased demands on our attention. For many people, the resulting stress, anxiety, and worry has impacted their ability to respond to life’s challenges and maintain a sense of ease and well-being.

Mindfulness can play an important role in supporting our physical and mental health and well-being, and help us to become more fully aware and present in our lives. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening, both inside and out, in the present moment. It can help us to become aware of our own patterns of thought, emotion and behavior, and to create new and more skillful ways of responding to challenges. Mindfulness has been shown to have many personal and professional benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, increased resilience and enhanced mental clarity.

This one-day interactive and experiential workshop will introduce participants to mindfulness and explore how mindfulness practices can support overall health and well-being. The workshop will include a variety of simple practices, reflective and practical exercises, and discussions about mindfulness and its applications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This full-day workshop introduces mindfulness and helps participants to explore integrating mindfulness practice into their daily lives. Learning outcomes include:

• Participants will gain an understanding of evidence-based mindfulness practices and their benefits.
• Explore the latest research in mindfulness and how practices can be incorporated into the workday to support improved focus, decision-making and working memory.
• Participants will learn practical skills to help reduce stress and improve mental health.
• Participants will explore new ways of responding to challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations.
• Participants will gain an understanding of how they can develop their own daily mindfulness practice.
   

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is applicable to any employee of an organization.

PREREQUISITE

This course has no prerequisite.

MATERIALS

You will receive a course workbook with copies of all presentation materials, notes, and supplemental materials.