Dundee and Angus Webinar: 7 Steps to Personal Wellbeing
The psychological effects of lockdown, coupled with financial fears and workplace changes are likely to aggravate work-related stress already suffered by many people, according to Dr Ayse Basak Cinar, leading local personal development and health coach, based at Dundee University.
Dr Basak went on to tell the Courier:
“Stress due to work, if left untreated, can cause serious general and mental health problems for employees, along with serious drops in productivity and cost a huge amount for both private companies and governments. In today’s crisis environment, leaders who can show they care about individual employees and provide mental health guidance right now will boost employee engagement and motivation, that will have a direct positive impact on business to survive and thrive.”
Because we know this is such a key issue for many people working across local businesses, we’ve designed a free 7-week virtual programme to bring key experts from around the region covering topics from mindset to mindfulness, resilience to kindness. Open to people across Dundee & Angus – with a limited number of spaces available for this first intake – the programme will also form a support network with attendees and our experts who can speak openly about any issues they are experiencing.
Outline Programme, 12.30pm – 1.30pm:
Wed 19 August – The power of having a Growth Mindset with Jamie McBrearty, YMindset
Wed 26 August – The impact of Kindness (speaker tbc)
Wed 2 September – Why Mindfulness with Lesley Howells, Maggie’s Centre
Wed 9 September – Volunteering is good for you with Alison Myles, Angus Carers Centre
Wed 16 September – Being Resilient with Dawn Walton, Think it Change it
Wednesday 23 September – Making Exercise & Nutrition simple (speaker tbc)
Wednesday 30 September – The benefits of Green Space with Dr Viola Marx, Dundee Green Health Partnership
Along with the Virtual Programme, we’ll also encourage the group to connect with each other and share how they are doing between sessions. There will be access to a private closed online group where attendees and our speakers can share further knowledge. It’ll also provide the opportunity to speak openly about any issues people are experiencing and seek further support. During the programme, we’ll also be signposting to further organisations where more specialist help and support can be accessed.
