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A 3 month programme to reduce overwhelm and increase your energy I believe that Yoga Nidra is one of the best meditations for neurodivergent parents. When you're navigating your own unique experiences such as sensory sensitivities, the demands of parenting, and adapting to everyday situations you can end up feeling drained and overwhelmed. Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative meditation that help you release mental, emotional, and physical stress and tension that you are carrying. It is said that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra meditation is equivalent to 2-4 hours of sleep! Yoga Nidra or ‘yogic sleep’ is a form of guided meditation practiced lying down. It is a deeply restorative practice that can help you relax, recharge your energy, and improve your sleep. The practice guides you through specific techniques to help you feel rested and refreshed. Meditation can help with parenting too! Yoga Nidra meditation helps you feel more relaxed and provides a quiet space for you to simply be. That means you can feel more patient, as you won't be carrying as much stress, while going through the ups and downs of parenthood. And create a calmer mental space which will allow you to look after your own needs and continue supporting your whole family. With refreshed energy! That's why I created this Deep Rest programme to help you balance your energy! What's Included? Month 1 First live call with Yoga Nidra and reflection. I'll explain the workbook and talk through the reflective activities for Month 1. We'll create a practical plan together of how you can integrate Yoga Nidra into your life. You'll receive a Yoga Nidra audio meditation to listen to between sessions. I'll check-in with you on Friday’s (via Telegram messaging - free app) to see how you've been getting on that week and how you've found the practices. Month 2 Second live call with Yoga Nidra meditation and reflection. We'll review Month 1 and discuss if there's anything that you would like adjusted for your practice. You'll have space to ask any questions that you may have. I'll share more about the activities for you to practice in your workbook for this month. Continue Friday check-ins so you're able to stay encouraged and motivated to practice self-care. Month 3 Final live call with Yoga Nidra meditation with a review of Month 2 and acknowledging your progress. Reflection activities inside your workbook You'll be supported to create a long-term self-care plan so you're able to manage stress while parenting and in everyday life. We'll discuss how you can continue using Yoga Nidra beyond the programme, because you deserve to continue having rest. Final Friday check-ins - you'll receive continued messaging support each week and we'll celebrate your overall journey on the last Friday of the month. If you're looking to feel more moments of calm while neurodivergent parenting or caregiving … That's exactly what I'm hear for! This is for you if... You’re a neurodivergent parent or caregiver who feels exhausted by stress and the demands of parenting/caregiving. You’re looking for a for a private meditation experience. You’re ready to explore the transformative practice of Yoga Nidra. This is not for you if: You prefer a group setting. You’re looking for a single session, rather than a sustained, supportive journey of self-care. You’re not able to dedicate time to a deep, personal Yoga Nidra experience paired with ongoing support for lasting impact. Are you ready to increase your energy and create a calmer mind? I'm ready when you are. *Available for wherever you are in the world, except the USA and Canada, due to my insurance.
Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! An introduction to the essentials of Agile Scrum as a delivery method. The same learning objectives as used in central government & public sector digital delivery projects. Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! Since 2012, all government departments have been required to use the Agile approach to project management, to build and run new digital services. As you begin your Agile journey, one of your first challenges will be understanding the rules and roles that support Agile delivery, some of the most frequently asked questions are "Which Agile framework is applicable to our business operating model?" or, "Is the Project Manager role equivalent to that of theProduct Owner?" and, "What does a Scrum Master do?" A strong corporate culture not accustomed to the Agile mindset can also be a difficult environment in which to implement Agile methods. In some cases, the company’s culture and practices may reward non-Agile milestones while inadvertently discouraging Agile success. This intensive two-day training course combines PowerPoint presentations, informal discussions and practical exercises to introduce you to Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method, without the impending pressure of having to pass a formal certification examination. Previous experience of Agile delivery is not a pre-requisite to attending this course, although it is assumed delegates have previously attended the Primer course, or have some understanding of Agile Scrum terms and practices. This course, designed by Agile Scrum practitioners and coaches with specialist experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Standards compliant government and public sector projects has been accredited by The CPD Certification Service and is now available outside its usual central government and public sector digital delivery setting. Who this course is for Service and Programme Managers If you are a Service Manager or Programm Manager who wants to explore the benefits of transitioning to Agile ways of working and want to understand how your existing business processes and resource landscape will fit into an Agile delivery model, then this course aims to provide you with enough information to enable you to make an informed decision. Career ambitions If you are new to Agile and your intention is to pursue a career either as an Agile Scrum Master or Agile Product Owner, you will hopefully be provided with enough knowledge to enable you to determine which role best suits your Agile career ambitions. Frequently Asked Questions How this course differs from other Agile courses Delegates will learn the 'How', not just the 'What'! This course has been designed by highly experienced Agile practitioners and coaches with specialist real-life experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Design Standard projects. Delegates will find that the learning objectives are significantly more detailed than with other Agile courses which only focus on teaching the learning objectives of The Scrum Guide. Delegates must take the certification assessment. No! During enrolment, delegates can opt out of taking the C-ASDM certification assessment. The online Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course quiz is optional Absolutely! Delegates are provided access to the online Agile knowledge quiz which accompanies the Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course. The quiz helps delegates gauge their level of attainment but is entirely optional. Delegates can take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. Yes! Delegates with existing Agile project delivery experience can choose to take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. I will receive my certificate as soon as I have completed the course You will initially receive an Assessment Completion report after completing the assessment. The report details the certification status: 'Pass' or 'Fail', and includes information on which questions were answered incorrectly. Your certificate is issued by the CPD Certification Service approximately four-to six-weeks after successfully completing and passing the C-ASDM Certification Assessment. A CPD certification is recognised by employers Yes! CPD certification is recognised by private and public sector employers, and in central government departments as a valuable way to evaluate the skills of an individual, and the quality of the learning activities. Listing your CPD certification as well as the number of CPD Points you have achieved on your CV is essentially showcasing your achievements in continuing your professional development. One CPD Point is equivalent to an hour of training CPD points are units that quantify time, and the quality of learning and development activities. Delegates will earn 3 CPD Points upon successful completion of the C-ASDM Certification Assessment or 13 CPD Points after completing the two-day course. My CPD certificate will expire after three years Your certificate will not expire however, best practice suggests a renewal after three years. You can do this by enrolling on the C-ASDM course to ensure your knowledge of Agile as a Delivery Method is up to date. Service features Two-day Agile Scrum training course The course uses eCommerce and other Business Case examples for context Optional online CPD certification assessment Optional Agile knowledge quiz to help delegates gauge level of attainment Online Retrospective feedback to enable continuous course improvements. Service benefits Delegates will understand the concepts and benefits of Agile Scrum development Scrum team roles and role accountabilities INVEST-compliant User Stories and BDD formatted Acceptance Criteria Agile approach to incremental project delivery Agile artefacts and Agile reports (burn-down & burn-up charts) Agile Events & Scrum rules Comparison: Agile methodologies (Lean, XP, SAFe & Scrum) Use of Kanban for workflow management Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standards and Service Assessment Be able to communicate the ideals of Agile to stakeholders Service Agenda General knowledge Agile Delivery 101 Scrum process and sprints Applicability of Scrum Agile Manifesto Scrum roles and accountabilities Overview of Scrum roles (Core & Ancillary) Scrum Master role and role responsibilities Scrum Product Owner role and role responsibilities Scrum team Scrum events Sprint Planning Daily Scrums Sprint Reviews Sprint Retrospectives Scrum artefacts Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Increments Scrum Reports Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Scaling Scrum Working with multiple Scrum teams Working with distributed Scrum teams GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Standards Service Assessments Risks and challenges Risks and challenges of transitioning to Agile delivery Frequently asked questions Discussion on frequently asked Agile questions Agile knowledge quiz Examples of the multiple-choice questions in the optional online quiz On-going support Email support No Telephone support No Webchat support No Online support No Community Support Yes! Delegates are offered access to our private online 'Community of Agile Scrum Practitioners'. Delegates who achieve the pass mark for CPD certification are additionally offered access to our private 'Certified Scrum Practitioners’ Guild', a private Slack community of like-minded Agile professionals.
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