Getting Started – A Practical Introduction to Mindfulness. – delivered online via zoom
A 10-week rolling program introducing mindfulness. There are 10 sessions with distinct content and it’s fine to join at any point. Getting Started operates on a drop-in basis, so if you miss a session you can cover the content next time it comes around.
The sessions are interactive to support learning from each other's experiences. We, therefore, request that participants turn their cameras and microphone on for the sessions. Participants will be muted during meditations to reduce distractions.
Getting Started is just that- an accessible introduction to mindfulness, providing a practical guide to building it into everyday life.
Each session will cover a different aspect of Mindfulness and will include:
Discussion about one of the foundational attitudes of mindfulness
Each week focuses on a different foundation of building a mindfulness practice starting with Intention and then the nine foundational attitudes of mindfulness: Beginners Mind; Non-Judgement; Gratitude; Acceptance; Non-Striving; Letting Go; Generosity; Patience and Trust.
The science which backs it up and how it applies to our lives.
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Guided mindfulness practices
These form the backbone of each session because practice promotes presence
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Suggestions and tips for practicing in the context of our daily life
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The opportunity to ask questions
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An info sheet emailed to participants after each Getting Started session
Session Topics:
1 | Intention – 20th October 2022
2 | Beginners Mind – 27th October 2022
3 | Non-judgement – 3rd November 2022
4 | Gratitude – 10th November 2022
5 | Acceptance – 17th November 2022
6 | Non-striving – 24th November 2022
7 | Letting Go – 1st December 2022
8 | Generosity – 8th December 2022
9 | Patience – 15th December 2022
10 | Trust – 22nd December 2022
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Delivered in person or OnlineIn-personorOnlineFlexible Dates
Duration
1 Days
6 CPD hours
This course is intended for
This course is intended for anyone who wants to develop a toolbox of personal stress management skills.
Overview
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the best approach to handle a stressful situation; understand what lifestyle elements, routines and relaxation techniques can help reduce stress.
In this course, students will apply a three-option method to address any stressful situation.
Module One: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Test
Action Plan Form
Evaluation Form
Module Two: Understanding Stress
What is Stress?
What is Eustress?
Understanding the Triple ?A? Approach
Practical Illustration
Module Two Review Questions
Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle
Eating Properly
Exercising Regularly
Sleeping Well
Practical Illustration
Module Three Review Questions
Module Four: Altering the Situation
The First A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
Practical Illustration
Module Four Review Questions
Module Five: Avoiding the Situation
The Second A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
Practical Illustration
Module Five Review Questions
Module Six: Accepting the Situation
The Third A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
Practical Illustration
Module Six Review Questions
Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress
Planning Meals
Organizing Chores
Using a To-Do List
Practical Illustration
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques
Finding a Sanctuary
Using Music
Seeing the Humor
Practical Illustration
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques
Soothing Stretches
Deep Breathing
Tensing and Relaxing1
Meditation1
Practical Illustration
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Coping with Major Events
Establishing a Support System
Creating a Plan
Knowing When to Seek Help
Practical Illustration
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You
Creating a Stress Log
Week One: Recording Events1
Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan1
Week Three: Creating New Habits
Reviewing and Evaluating
Practical Illustration
Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned