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Mindfulness for Well-being and Performance Workshop

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Dates & Duration:

Induction: 6th March 2023, 6 pm - 7 pm
Weekly sessions: 13th, 20th, 27th March & 3rd April 3, 6 pm - 8 pm (1-hour theory, 1-hour practical meditation)
Final session: Practical peer observation
Total duration: 5 weeks

Model of Delivery:

Live sessions via Zoom
Self-directed learning in between sessions with formative assessments

Study Requirements:

Pre-reading: 1 hour (guided by the tutor)
Total contact hours: 9
Guided study hours: 15

Course Aims

Using mindfulness to improve organisational performance
The value of mindfulness in leadership
Incorporating mindfulness in competitive training
How mindfulness and personal wellbeing are linked

Course Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the personal benefits of mindfulness.
Demonstrate an awareness of the seven attitudes required to achieve mindfulness and how to overcome personal challenges to achieving mindfulness.
Demonstrate an understanding of at least four aspects of well-being that mindfulness improves.
Demonstrate knowledge of how the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire be used to guide mindfulness training.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relevance of the mind-body relationship in mindfulness.

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What Will You Learn?

Induction 6th March 2023

An introduction to the course, objectives, and aims

Session 1: 13th March 2023 - Defining Mindfulness

Definition of mindfulness
History of mindfulness
Benefits of mindfulness
Kabat-Zinn’s seven attitudinal foundations of mindfulness
How to prepare for your first mindfulness session
Mindfulness exercise one: mindful breathing

Session 2: 20th March 2023 - Mindfulness and Organisational Performance

The value of mindfulness in leadership
Incorporating mindfulness in competitive training
How mindfulness and personal well-being are linked
A mindfulness programme to improve well-being

Session 3: 27th March 2023 - Measuring Mindfulness

Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire
Mind-body problem
Dualism and monism
Relevance of the mind-body relationship in mindfulness
A holistic mind-body approach to mindfulness

Session 4: 4th April 2023 - Mindfulness Facilitation Peer Observations

The development of skills to facilitate a body scan and breathing awareness mindfulness facilitation
How to apply mindfulness skills in corporate, educational, or sports settings
Reflecting on individual mindfulness practices to support ongoing professional development

Who Would Benefit From This Course?

This online workshop is suitable for managers, business professionals, psychologists, sports professionals, undergraduate students, therapists, coaches, teachers, fitness and health professionals, and anyone experiencing sub-clinical anxiety with a desire to integrate mindfulness into their daily practices.

Meet Your Trainer

Jimmy Petruzzi is a university lecturer, world-renowned high-performance coach, hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer, an award-winning coach and speaker, bestselling author and radio broadcaster. He is the developer of Cognitive reprocessing and former editor for the British Psychological Society North of England Bulletin.

Disclaimers

Learners are advised to utilise the skills based on their competence and remit.
This workshop is in no way a replacement for any prescribed medication, nor is it intended to contraindicate or supersede any medically diagnosed conditions or designed to treat anyone or make any recommendation for learners to deploy techniques as part of any treatment plan.
The workshop is for educational purposes only.
This seminar does not entitle the learner to work as a mindfulness practitioner.
If you are undergoing clinical treatment by a mental health professional, we advise you to speak to your clinician prior to proceeding with the workshop
If you have had recent clinical treatment by a mental health professional, we also advise you to speak to our clinician prior to proceeding with the workshop.
This workshop is designed as a basic generic introduction to Mindfulness for well-being and performance and has no credit value.

Workshop Information

About the Course

Unlock the transformative power of mindfulness with our exclusive online workshop. Dive deep into practical exercises that will enhance your focus, heighten your awareness, and empower you to master your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Experience the true essence of mindfulness firsthand and discover a more centred and grounded you.

The focus of this course is on well-being and performance, not therapeutic intervention. This workshop is designed as an introduction to mindfulness for those who have no previous experience or training in the field of mindfulness. This online workshop is also suitable for those who might not necessarily meet anxiety diagnostic criteria but experience some form of anxiety. This can be in relation to specific situations, for example, underperforming during an exam, to a general feeling of overwheWhat Will You Learn?lm or unease which affects general well-being.

Delve into the world of mindfulness, tracing its historical roots and understanding its core principles, including Kabat-Zinn's seven foundational attitudes. Explore the intricate mind-body relationship, its implications in mindfulness, and the techniques to address sub-clinical anxiety. Learn the distinction between fear and anxiety and the effects of threatening stimuli, and engage in hands-on exercises like mindful breathing.