Those of us in the caring professions can find it hard to take care of ourselves and our own wellbeing. Whether we’re working directly with people suffering from mental health issues, or keeping the offices running and clean, we need to pause from time to time to replenish ourselves. Free mindfulness courses for Sussex Partnership staff The Sussex Partnership is one of the few Trusts that provide the NICE-approved eight-week mindfulness courses free to all its staff. There’s a reduced number of new courses starting this January, so be sure to secure your place. Or book on to one of…
An opportunity to participate in research Do you work in the public sector caring for others? Would you like to take part in a national research study offering free online courses for wellbeing? People working in the public sector, particularly those in healthcare, social care and teaching, experience high levels of stress because of the demanding nature of their work. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and stress reduction psychoeducation are both recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as effective wellbeing interventions for healthcare and other public sector employees. Prefer to do mindfulness? If you work for…