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WellCAM Events 2018-2019

Programme of events provided by Equality & Diversity
(Thu 25 Oct 2018 - Thu 25 Apr 2019)

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Thu 25 Oct 2018 – Thu 25 Apr 2019

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October 2018

Thu 25

This session is suitable for those who wish to learn more about stress management at work, how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful forms of stress and learn to identify their own personal work based sources of stress and triggers.

Aims

An opportunity to learn more about what happens in the body when we are stressed and the common symptoms that can occur. 
Time to think about and focus on relationships at work and how we might navigate those when they too become a source of stress

November 2018

Wed 21
WellCAM: Introduction to Transformational Life Coaching Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room

The aim of the session, led by Nest Coaching, is to provide the attendees with a greater understanding of coaching, its application, its benefits and results. It will:

  • Outline the differences between therapy, counselling and coaching
  • Demonstrate how coaching can be used purposefully and positively in people’s lives, both inside and outside the workplace
  • Provide an opportunity to experience some of the techniques used in coaching practice
  • Explore real case study examples where coaching has been successful in a variety of settings

By the end of the workshop, you will also understand why focusing on your strengths and recognising your emotions will help you strive, flourish and perform better in the workplace and at home.

Programme outline

12.00 – 12.10 Introduction to coaching

12.10 – 12.35 Coaching exercises

12.35 – 12.45 Case examples

12.45 – 13.00 Close Questions

Coaching for Confidence at Work and Home

Managing work, life and family can be challenging.

Sometimes we all need a helping hand to take the next step towards our goals. Whether you need support to deal with the stresses of life, being a parent or working through your career choices, our expert coaching team is here to help.

Our focus on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training will move you forward, so you become fulfilled at home and at work.

December 2018

Wed 5
WellCAM: Strengthen Your Mind By Strengthening A Relationship new Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Department of Physics, Pippard Lecture Theatre

In this 1 hour session participants will:

  • learn how the quality of our relationships is the biggest influencing factor on our physical and mental wellbeing - latest research
  • practice a technique to help you cope and recover with stressful thoughts - improve relationship with ourselves
  • learn how relationships are impacted by phone and internet and simple steps to navigate this challenge
  • plan to take one action in the next 24 hours to strengthen a relationship important to you

The Benefits:

  • Manage difficult thoughts more effectively to reduce distraction and feel calmer.
  • Create a little space each day for a high quality pause to develop self awareness and perspective.
  • Learn some simple ways to strengthen relationships.
  • Understand how nurturing relationships improves our physical and mental wellbeing.

Enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. All techniques proven by science.

The session will be delivered by Sam Thorogood. He combines proven neuroscience and mindfulness based techniques into useful daily habits.

You can read about him here https://www.tinypause.co.uk/home. His clients include: ARM, Amnesty, Addenbrookes, CRUK, RHS, RSC.

Thu 6
WellCAM: Stress in the workplace new Finished 12:45 - 13:45 Greenwich House, Cairo Room

This session is suitable for those who wish to learn more about stress management at work, how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful forms of stress and learn to identify their own personal work based sources of stress and triggers.

Aims

An opportunity to learn more about what happens in the body when we are stressed and the common symptoms that can occur. 
Time to think about and focus on relationships at work and how we might navigate those when they too become a source of stress

Wed 12
WellCAM: Positive Thinking and Meditation new Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Postdoc Centre @ Eddington, Sanders Hall

A 45-minute session providing a brief introduction to meditation and how to access the deep reservoir of positive qualities that are in all of us.

The mediation process can help support your general wellbeing and develop your thinking to its full potential.

The session will include short meditations as well as a chance for discussion and questions.

Wed 19
WellCAM: Come and Sing new Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Great St. Mary's Church

Singing is great fun and a brilliant way to boost your physical and mental wellbeing.

Come and spend a lunchtime in the University Church singing a 'seasonal repertoire'.

Experience and talent is not a pre-requisite, however, a sense of fun is!

January 2019

Thu 17
WellCAM: Introduction to Transformational Life Coaching Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Department of Physics, Maxwell Centre, JJ Thomson Seminar Room (Floor 2)

The aim of the session, led by Nest Coaching, is to provide the attendees with a greater understanding of coaching, its application, its benefits and results. It will:

  • Outline the differences between therapy, counselling and coaching
  • Demonstrate how coaching can be used purposefully and positively in people’s lives, both inside and outside the workplace
  • Provide an opportunity to experience some of the techniques used in coaching practice

To get the most out of the session it would be helpful if you could identify a goal that you have in mind for the new year. Your goal can be either personal or work based. For example, you might wish to achieve a better work life balance or improve your health and well-being. Alternatively, you might wish to set work goals for yourself or look at using goal setting within appraisal and performance reviews, or achieve results around having difficult conversations.

By the end of the workshop, you will also understand why focusing on your strengths and recognising your emotions will help you strive, flourish and perform better in the workplace and at home.

Programme outline

12.00 – 12.15 Introduction to coaching

12.15 – 12.45 Coaching exercises

12.45 – 13.00 Questions and answers

February 2019

Tue 12
WellCAM: Stress in the Workplace new Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 3

This session is suitable for those who wish to learn more about stress management at work, how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful forms of stress and learn to identify their own personal work based sources of stress and triggers.

Aims

An opportunity to learn more about what happens in the body when we are stressed and the common symptoms that can occur. 
Time to think about and focus on relationships at work and how we might navigate those when they too become a source of stress

Tue 26
WellCAM: Positive Thinking and Meditation new Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Department of Physics, Maxwell Centre, JJ Thomson Seminar Room (Floor 2)

A session by InnerSpace introducing meditation and how to access the deep reservoir of positive qualities that are in all of us.

Meditation can support general wellbeing and develop thinking to its full potential.

The session will include short meditations and a chance for discussion and questions.

March 2019

Tue 5
WellCAM: Good Mood Food: Eating for Optimum Mental Health new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, Lecture Theatre 2

Scientists have now a proven link between what we eat and how we feel.

Rachel Kelly, journalist, author and mental health campaigner, will share research findings on what to eat for optimum mental health; recipes to boost your mood, keep you calm and help you sleep; and easy, practical ideas to take home to fit into a busy modern lifestyle.

Thu 28
WellCAM: Stress in the Workplace new Finished 12:45 - 13:45 Staff Counselling Service

This session is suitable for those who wish to learn more about stress management at work, how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful forms of stress and learn to identify their own personal work based sources of stress and triggers.

Aims

An opportunity to learn more about what happens in the body when we are stressed and the common symptoms that can occur. 
Time to think about and focus on relationships at work and how we might navigate those when they too become a source of stress

April 2019

Wed 10
Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty new Finished 16:00 - 17:15 Sainsbury Laboratory, Auditorium

By attending this workshop you will learn

  • why you feel anxious and stressed and what is happening in your body
  • what you can do about anxiety in the short-term
  • how to spot medium and long term symptoms of stress in yourself and others
  • how to take responsibility for yourself when stressed
  • sources of support in the university and outside

Above all, you will come away with a new way of thinking about stress.

Wed 17
Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty new Finished 16:00 - 17:15 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, SG2

By attending this workshop you will learn

  • why you feel anxious and stressed and what is happening in your body
  • what you can do about anxiety in the short-term
  • how to spot medium and long term symptoms of stress in yourself and others
  • how to take responsibility for yourself when stressed
  • sources of support in the university and outside

Above all, you will come away with a new way of thinking about stress.

Thu 25
Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty new Finished 16:00 - 17:15 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 2

By attending this workshop you will learn

  • why you feel anxious and stressed and what is happening in your body
  • what you can do about anxiety in the short-term
  • how to spot medium and long term symptoms of stress in yourself and others
  • how to take responsibility for yourself when stressed
  • sources of support in the university and outside

Above all, you will come away with a new way of thinking about stress.