115 Meditation courses delivered Live Online

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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n7FOBFMvXg&ab_channel=RecoveredMindfully] 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. and GUIDED MINDFULNESS PRACTICES These form the backbone of each session because practice promotes presence and SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS FOR PRACTICING IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR DAILY LIFE and THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS and 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

Learn a balanced approached to celebrating wins and setting goals.

Learn how to work with your inner voice so that you can lead your life more confidently and harmoniously.

Medication Awareness training is essential in the Health and Social Care Sector. This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to support the use of medication in Health and Social Care settings. It provides information on the different types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as providing guidance on safe storage and disposal.

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