Mindfulness, Wellness/mental health session
Verified service

Class led by Emma whom is a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher

Emma has been practicing Mindfulness meditation over several years and teaches Mindfulness courses to corporate teams, public sector teams, the general public and charity organisations.

We are delighted to have Emma as part of our team.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness helps us to focus on the present moment. It helps us to acknowledge and be aware of our own feelings and thoughts. You will learn simple techniques and activities which help you to: Improve your wellbeing, reduce anxiety and stress,  Manage your feelings, Calm your mind, Spend more time in the present. 

Here are some of the areas Emma covers during the 1 hour session

What mindfulness is, how to practice it, specific focus on regular mindfulness to handle stress and increase resiliency. 

The body - mind connection and moving into the body vs autopilot behaviours.
 
Thoughts overview and techniques to work with a busy mind
 
Managing difficult emotions or pain mindfully
 
Developing a kind and compassionate approach to self and others.
 
Bringing mindfulness into everyday life (at work and home) and using mindfulness during various life stages and life events.
 
Focus on specific challenges such as anxiety, sleep issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, pain, physical health etc.
 
Informal mindfulness - tips and techniques to bring into every day life.

Emma takes you through two guided mindfulness practices in each session. 

Service statistics
100% of referrals accepted
Service access criteria: Reduces isolation, welcoming inclusive environment, make friends, have fun, sense of belonging.
Categories:
Connecting with others
Healthy lifestyle
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
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