An introduction to Mindfulness

Our Ovio ‘Introduction to Mindfulness’ Workshop is evidence-based, practical and grounded in everyday life examples.

Designed by Cheryl Strawbridge, a scientist with degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology, this course has been making a difference in all types of workplaces for over 10 years now - from hospitals to corporates to our very own Beehive!

Evidence shows mindfulness enhances relationships, performance and wellbeing. It has also been shown to help with a number of health concerns, from repairing sleep to enhancing energy levels – all of which effect performance and culture in the workplace.

It provides an opportunity for attendees to relax, revitalise and connect with colleagues, whilst learning this powerful new life skill to help manage their stress and emotional reactivity and tap into their creativity.

Group workshops available in person and online.

WORKSHOP FORMAT

• 3.5 hours with 2 x breaks

• Time for questions within each module

• Workshop books for participants to work through, reflecting theory back to their own lives to embed learning. Provides great take-home capturing key points of the workshop

• Workshops are designed for 1-15 people per group - to encourage maximum participation and discussion

• *Also offered as a Mindfulness Half Day Retreat, run off-site in a beautiful central location, with transport and catering included. Please enquire for further details

• Costs: Please ask us for a quote, costs will be tailored to your requirements, numbers of people and your budget

OUTCOMES

Your team will learn new skills that will help them:

• Improve concentration, focus and engagement

• Reduce stress and anxiety, feel more relaxed

• Gain greater self-awareness and confidence

• Increase productivity and performance

• Access higher level thinking skills such as creativity, problem solving and lateral thinking

• Enhance inter-office relationships

• Feel happier and healthier (better sleep & energy levels)

• Overall contributes to improving the bottom line and positive societal impact

MEASUREABLES

• A benchmark online wellness survey - sent to staff prior to the workshop to assess their current levels of stress and their understanding of and current commitment to wellness strategies. This can be re-sent three months after the workshop to track improvements

• Workshop evaluation forms - provided at the end of the workshop so participants can rate the experience and they will also be asked to state the new wellness goals they plan to commit to