MWorks Program

“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally,” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Summary:

This MWorks Program is based on the MBSR syllabus, but tailored specifically to building the resilience of individuals in the workplace.

Primary Objective:

MWorks helps people become more aware of what is actually happening in the present moment, giving them additional time and space to respond more wisely to difficult situations when they arise.

Expected Outcomes:

• Reduces stress and anxiety in the workplace
• Improves employee engagement and performance
• Enhances resilience, emotional intelligence and inter-personal relationships

Duration:

• 8 Weeks

Format:

• 8 x 1 hour sessions + 1 day practice workshop

Schedule:

• Can be run anytime during or after office hours

Location:

• Onsite or offsite (additional cost)

Optimal Group Size:

• 15 to 25

Participants:

• Aimed at mid and upper organisational leadership

Cost:

• Contact cormac@mindcul.com

Format:

Survey: Pre-course, Post-Course, 6 Months Post Course

Weekly Class

• Week One : What is Mindfulness?
• Week Two : Living in our Heads
• Week Three : What Happens When We Get Stressed?
• Week Four : Ways in Which We React
• Week Five : Choosing Your Response
• Week Six : Being With Someone
• Week Seven : Practicing Care
• Week Eight : Remembering

1 Day Practice Workshop : 6 hours of practice

Daily practices to be completed outside of class time.

This eight week course will be largely based on experiential practices, inter-mixed with group discussions and some didactic teachings.

Other:

Course book

Practice CDs and access to online mindfulness practices

Individual attendance certificates

Follow-up letter + results of organisational survey

Mindfulness memento

Assessment:

Before undertaking the MWorks course please review the following Assessment document and let the facilitator know if there are any issues you would like them to be aware off.