and is already demonstrating significant impact on the mental well-being of staff. In advance of the 8 week programme, three hour awareness workshops take place to help staff to decide if this form of support would be beneficial to them.
The content includes teaching about the theory and practice of mindfulness, experiential elements (short guided meditation practices) and some time for discussion.
In its’ first year (April 2013-March 2014) 390 staff have attended the Introductory Workshops and 150 staff benefitted from attending the full eight week programme.
You can find further information on the work of Positive Practice Mental Health http://positivepracticemh.com/