Emotions Matter – “Riding the Corona-coaster”

Resilience and Wellbeing

A series of leadership learning and development sessions for all leadership roles working in Primary Care

It’s become clichéd to say that these are challenging times. Everyone knows that many people are more stressed, anxious, worried, and exhausted than usual. It is entirely reasonable to feel these things, given what’s going on. Experiences will of course vary from person to person and it’s important to acknowledge that teams may be going through a wide range of responses, just as they have been since the start of the pandemic. It is even more important now for leaders to take care of themselves and those around them.

Our resilience and wellbeing sessions are designed to enable individual reflection and exploration of the latest developments in neuroscience, positive psychology and resilience to help leaders enhance their own well-being, feel less pressured and facilitate resilience and well-being in their teams.

Each session is stand alone. The content of each is complimentary and delegates would benefit from attending any or all of the series.

These sessions will be a mix of input, activities, conversations, and reflection. Together we explore how to calm negative emotions and how to learn the scientifically proven tools and techniques which will have long term benefits for wellbeing. There will be opportunities to build personal strategies that can really make a difference to our emotional health.  The sessions will provide practical exercises, suggestions and tips for leaders relevant to themselves and their staff.

Session 1:

We are living through a pandemic that most of us could never have imagined. Many of us are not in the best emotional shape.  Emotions matter for health and wellbeing – how we feel influences our bodies, including physical and mental health. Stress and pressure are associated with increased levels of cortisol linked to depression, cardiovascular issues and weight gain.  Learning to regulate unpleasant emotions and experience more positive emotions have been shown to have health benefits including greater resilience.

During the session you will:

• Gain knowledge about Barbara Fredrickson’s research in this area
• Explore the links between psychological wellbeing and physical wellbeing, productivity, engagement and resilience
• Undertake an emotional audit
• Learn how to maximise your positive emotions
• Apply tools and techniques to boost your emotional wellbeing

Software: Delivered virtually via Zoom

Target audience: All primary care leaders

Booking: Click here to book your place

Session 2 – Boost Your Bounce!” (Resilience – what it is and what it isn’t!) 

Session 3 – “You Matter” – Self Care and Self Compassion