Is this course right for me?

Target Audience: All Staff

MINDFULNESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Research has shown that colleagues and managers who take part in mindfulness training like this tend to then use their new skills and appreciation of mindfulness to create a mindfulness ripple effect within the workplace encouraging those around them to adopt a more mindfulness based approach

From a workplace point of view, studies have shown that mindfulness can increase focus and concentration, improve memory, boost creativity and enhance workplace satisfaction. Done right, advocates of mindfulness believe that many of its benefits can improve workplace morale, as well as contribute to reduced presenteeism and absenteeism.

Studies have also shown that Managers who possess a ‘mindful disposition’ have been shown to have better interpersonal skills and relationships with their workers: so a boss with a mindfulness mindset could literally be helping their own workers’ wellbeing.

This programme is designed to help you learn new ways of managing feelings and moods and dealing with difficult, stressful situations. The core skill that you will learn is mindfulness, a way of paying attention, on purpose, non-judgementally.

Mindfulness is a life skill which can deepen our sense of wellbeing and fulfilment. It involves paying attention to what is occurring in our present moment experience, with an attitude of openness and non-judgmental acceptance. It engages all of our senses as we open to our entire experience, becoming aware of our body, emotions, thoughts and the external environment.

Prerequisites

Still not sure . . .

If you are interetsed in signing up but not sure if the course is right for you then please email kevin.donovan@strath.ac.uk to discuss further.

This course is a series and the expectation is that you would make every effort, where possible, to attend all the sessions.