Mindfulness at work and in life for ES/CS/SAS (DT139)

N.B. THIS COURSE IS ELECTIVE, NOT MANDATORY.

Mandatory: Associate Dean Secondary Care, or Associate DME, or College/Specialty Tutor, or Dental Educational/Clinical Supervisor, or Deputy Dean, or DME, or Educational/Clinical Supervisor Secondary Care, or HoS - Secondary Care, or Public Health Supervisor, or SAS Doctor, or SAS Doctor - Associate Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Staff Grade, or SAS Tutor, or TPD Secondary Care

To raise awareness of mindfulness as a practice and a trait and to understand its role in navigating the work-life continuum and the management of stress

The workshop will focus on:

· To become aware of the meaning of mindfulness and the evidence base

· To understand the role of mindfulness in the management of stress

· To experience the practice of meditation to develop mindfulness

· To apply the principles of mindfulness at work and in life

· To be signposted to resources on mindfulness and self-care

At the end of the session participants will have a deeper understanding of the benefits and techniques used in mindfulness practice.