Mindfulness-Based Corporate Programmes
Many of us spend most of our waking time at work and yet reserve mindfulness practices for private time. The world of work is characterised by complexity, volatility, uncertainty, pressure to perform and rapid change. Inside workplaces, people feel increasingly anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, disconnected, invisible or burnt out. By cultivating awareness and mindful habits as leaders and individuals, we can infuse a different way of being and relating within our organisations, and better serve our clients and communities.
Increasingly, training, leadership, coaching and wellbeing programmes are weaving in formal and informal mindfulness practices, and organisations are providing 8-week MBSR programmes within the workplace. Some organisations provide mindfulness spaces – physical or virtual – where people can set aside time to meditate individually or collectively during their workday in support of their wellbeing and personal effectiveness.
Research shows some of the benefits of mindfulness in the workplace, leading to flourishing businesses:
- Increasing creativity
- Being present and focusing for longer periods of time
- Responding consciously rather than reacting
- Creating time to pause, slow down and reflect
- Making sound decisions, using understanding and insight
- Improving emotional intelligence – awareness of self and others
- Enhancing inclusivity and collaboration
- Improving resilience and bouncing back after challenges
- Becoming better at listening to others
- Happier people and teams at work
For those in organisations who would like assistance in creating or offering mindfulness in their workplace, we have teachers and practitioners available to teach MBSR programmes or adapted Mindfulness-Based Interventions tailored to suit the specific corporate needs.
Programmes Available:
Durban
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Organisations
Our customised programmes are designed to support existing and emerging leaders in the development of their leadership competencies, through coaching skills and mindfulness practice.
Facilitators: Liz Witherspoon & Julie Elliot
Email Address: liz@simplicitycoaching.co.za or julie@simplicitycoaching.co.za
Contact Number: 078 466 2504 or 083 601 3526
CPT | Southern Suburbs and Virtual
Mindfulness-Based Resilience Programmes for Organisations
In our tailored mindfulness-based group processes, participants learn to self-regulate and build resilience in practical ways that increase capacity to be focused, productive and engaged. Participants also develop meaningful, supportive peer connections.
Facilitators: Dr Nicola Graham (MBCHB) and Megan Galloway
Email Address: megan@thoughtsmiths.com
Contact Number: 082 577 3559
CPT | Central
Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training for Organisations
Customised workplace wellness programs for organisations looking to increase the Emotional Intelligence and stress resilience of their workforce.
Facilitator: Anneke Kirsten-Barnard (Counselling Psychologist)
Email Address: a.k@mweb.co.za
Contact Number: 082 498 7112
CPT | Central
Mindfulness-Based Training for Organisations and Corporates
I offer tailored interventions for Corporates and Organisations; bringing compassion, resilience and focus to the workspace.
Facilitator: Dr Linda Kantor (Counselling Psychologist)
Email Address: lindakantor@icloud.com
Contact Number: 083 684 9358
Virtual
Thrive in Complexity: Applied Mindfulness in Complex Systems
Individual / Team / Organisation support in making sense of the VUCA world and developing specific strategies to increase quality thinking, practices to replenish, and to build resilience.
Facilitator: Casper Oelofsen
Email Address: casper@mindfulleadership.co.za
Contact Number: 083 284 3577
More Mindfulness-Based Programmes
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a participant-centred approach to stress management and is to date, the most successful and well-researched stress reduction programme worldwide.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. Research suggests this program is also effective in preventing depression relapse.
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Other Mindfulness-Based Approaches
A mix of trainings, courses and retreats which have mindfulness as a foundation and are informed by the ethics and ethos of this approach, used in varied and diverse settings.
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Mindfulness-Based Corporate Programmes
Programmes that cultivate healthier, conscious, and compassionate working environments. Helping employees and teams feel more connected; nurturing them to grow and thrive at work.
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain
These programmes introduce mindfulness and meditation to individuals with chronic pain, guided by health professionals experienced in pain management.
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) is an eight-week series of two-hour sessions, developed specifically for people recovering from alcohol, drug & process addictions.
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Mindfulness-Based Eating
Our relationship to food is a central one that reflects our attitudes toward our environment and ourselves. Mindfulness-based interventions are particularly well suited to addressing disordered eating behaviours.
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Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teaches simple effective skills and develops emotional strength to meet life’s challenges with kindness instead of blaming, shaming or criticizing ourselves.
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Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals
Medical staff are becoming increasingly aware of the need to stop and care for themselves in the midst of the daily work stress. Mindfulness-informed practices can create islands of quiet to restore and heal.