The mindfulness course

Stress, busy minds and negative thoughts can impact our ability to focus and function effectively in and out of work.

The two-day Mindfulness course teaches you techniques to be ‘in the moment’, helping you to reduce stress, look after your mental wellbeing, improve interpersonal skills and establish a productive work-life balance.

Interactive, instructor-led sessions cover subjects such as meditation, self-care, understanding thoughts and feelings, and managing emotional reactions.

• Learn a life skill that will help you both personally and professionally.
• Cover eight topics: beginner's mind, non-judgement, trust, acceptance, letting go, non-striving, patience, and compassion and gratitude.
• Practise meditation.
• Learn about successful mindfulness practice.
• Apply self-care techniques.
• If you are an IOSH member, this course is worth 16 hours to add to your CPD record.

• Develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings, to build resilience and better manage emotional pain, stress and anxiety.
• Establish a daily mindfulness routine to improve your sense of wellbeing.
• Recognise and respond more skilfully to harmful habitual mental patterns.
• Apply the skills you learn to everyday life to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Health and safety professionals and anyone interested in improving their mental wellbeing.