MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS MANAGEMENT
MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS MANAGEMENT According to HSE statistics, work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 39% of all work-related illnesses in 2013/14. Whilst stress does not always lead to absence, it can lead to costly oversights, reduced focus, missed deadlines and a cascade of pressure to surrounding colleagues. Mindfulness Based Stress Management teaches participants to focus their attention on the present moment; to concentre on what is happening now, as opposed to thoughts of future or past events. Mindfulness training has been shown to significantly reduce stress anxiety, and distraction and increase attention to task, meaning your staff achieve more, and to a higher standard.
Now You Can Use Mindfulness in Your Organisation We offer a range of Mindfulness Based Stress Management programmes tailored to the specific needs of your company. These include: Option
Duration
Benefits
Target Audience
Mindfulness Based Stress Management programme
8 weeks
This can be customised to mirror challenges of all areas of the business, to suit your company’s needs and interests.
All colleagues
Individual one-to-one Mindfulness sessions
1 hour; recommended programme of 10 sessions
Perfect to focus colleagues in highly stressful positions.
Particularly beneficial for those in senior management roles
‘Way of the Samurai’
8 weeks
Highlights how Mindfulness can be applied by colleagues working in high pressure environments.
Can be adapted for off shore and on shore colleagues
Introductory ad hoc session:
1 hour/ 2 hour/ half day/ full day
This taster session is an ideal addition to any organised health/ welfare programme or a great way to introduce Mindfulness to your colleagues and company.
All colleagues
Potential Benefits to Employers and Employees • Improved mental health and wellbeing of workforce • More effective workforce • Reduction in days lost due to work-related stress • Fewer preventable errors • Better decision making • Demonstrable commitment to staff wellbeing
For more information contact: Michelle MacFadyen (Business Development Manager) Email: m.a.macfadyen@rgu.ac.uk Phone: 01224 26 3180/ 2626 rguwellness@rgu.ac.uk For more information on all the Occupational Health services RGU: Wellness can provide go to: www.rgu.ac.uk/wellness