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Mindfulness Self Care Programme
September 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm IST
€100.00
The training, Mindfulness Self Care Programme is in partnership with The Sanctuary.
The training arose from the identification of needs with youth workers and those working with young people highlighted to the National Youth Health Programme when we are meeting with front-line staff during trainings and events.
It is no surprise that not only are youth workers and those in the caregiver profession often susceptible to stress, anxiety, physical strain and a diminished quality of life (McBee, 2003), but that tending to their own needs and mental well-being can be difficult. This doesn’t mean that the resources are not there, rather access to programmes designed to help with burnout can be problematic due to financial, geographical and bureaucratic barriers.
There have been many programmes developed to help those working with the vulnerable cope with the stress and the demands of their jobs. These programmes vary, depending on whether they are specific to the type of illness/disability/ or youth care setting, or whether they are more general and wide reaching.
In recent years, there have been a number of studies conducted that focus on mindfulness practices and mindfulness based interventions (MBI) as a possible tool for caregivers/youth workers with positive results (Lewis et.al, 2012; Carlson et.al, 2006; Wahbeh et.al, 2010; Zylowska 2015; McBee, 2011). In fact, one study (Carlson et, al, 2008) that randomly assigned 78 caregivers to either an 8 week MBI or a CCES programme (caregiver education support), found that the MBI was more effective with improving overall mental well-being and stress levels. This suggests that mindfulness and MBIs are a viable approach to reduce burnout.
The Sanctuary has been developing and delivering mindfulness and meditation courses, since its inception in 1998. We have worked with many different social care and youth organizations with a vision to help and support those most in need. As part of this vision, we have designed the Mindfully Compassionate Wellbeing Programme for those working in the caring field.
CAPACITY
Maximum of 16 participants
COST
€100
DURATION
10 weeks (8 weeks online, 2 weeks with the group in Dublin)
DATES
September 24th – 10am – 4pm
October 3rd – November 28th – 11.30am -13.00pm (ONLINE)
December 3rd – 10am – 4pm
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Mindfulness Self Care Programme will provide participants with:
- The opportunity to experience mindfulness and compassion practices
- The opportunity to explore empathy and open, inclusive and non-judgemental communication
- To identify stress and anxiety within both their personal and professional life
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Anyone working with young people in a youth work, out of school or non-formal education setting. Participants are expected to attend all days.
