Holiday Open Programme
We are delighted to announce our Holiday Open Programme, a series of exclusive webinars designed to support your mindfulness and well-being during the holiday period.
What is the Holiday Open Programme?
The Holiday Open Programme is a series of one-hour webinars offered exclusively to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) members. The webinars will cover a range of topics, including mindfulness, stress reduction, grief and loss, alcohol awareness, sleep, nutrition, and work-life balance.
Who can participate?
The Holiday Open Programme is open to all EAP members.
Check out below more detail on the webinars including the dates available.
Holiday Open Programme Webinars
HOME MADE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES
Webinar Content:
This cook-along session will teach you how to make homemade mulled wine and mince pies. Sal Hanvey will demonstrate the recipes in the webinar, and participants will be emailed a list of ingredients to use if they want to cook along.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn how to make homemade mulled wine and mince pies.
Who should attend:
Individuals who enjoy cooking and want to learn new recipes, particularly those interested in festive treats.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Promotes relaxation and stress reduction through engaging in a mindful and creative activity.
Enhances self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment through mastering new skills.
Provides opportunities for social connection and sharing with others.
Date: Thursday 14/12/23 at 11am
MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
Webinar Content:
This webinar will teach you the basics of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). MBSR is a type of meditation that can help you reduce stress, improve your mood, and increase your self-awareness.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn the basics of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Participants will learn how to apply mindfulness to their daily lives.
Who should attend:
Individuals seeking stress reduction, improved mood, and enhanced self-awareness.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Effectively reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
Improves emotional regulation and resilience.
Enhances self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Date: Friday 15/12/23 at 1pm
GRIEF AND LOSS
Webinar Content:
This webinar will provide information and support for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn about the stages of grief.
Participants will learn how to cope with grief.
Participants will learn how to find support.
Who should attend:
Individuals experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, seeking support and coping mechanisms.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Provides knowledge and understanding of grief processes.
Offers coping strategies and techniques for managing grief.
Encourages social connection and support among individuals grieving.
Date: Wednesday 20/12/23 at 11.30am
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
Webinar Content:
This webinar will provide information about the effects of alcohol on your health and wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn about the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol on their health.
Participants will learn how to make informed decisions about alcohol consumption.
Participants will learn about resources available to help them reduce or eliminate their alcohol consumption.
Who should attend:
Individuals concerned about the effects of alcohol on their health and wellbeing, seeking information and support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Promotes informed decision-making about alcohol consumption.
Raises awareness of the potential risks and harms associated with alcohol.
Provides resources and support for individuals seeking to reduce or eliminate their alcohol consumption.
Date: Friday 15/12/23 at 10am
EATING WELL ON A BUDGET
Webinar Content:
This webinar will teach you how to eat healthy on a budget.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn how to plan healthy meals on a budget.
Participants will learn how to shop for healthy food on a budget.
Participants will learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget.
Who should attend:
Individuals seeking to maintain a healthy diet while being mindful of their budget.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Promotes healthy eating habits and a balanced diet.
Improves overall nutrition and well-being.
Enhances financial literacy and budgeting skills for healthy food choices.
Date: Thursday 11.01.24 at 12 pm
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Webinar Content:
This webinar will teach you how to achieve a better work-life balance.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn the importance of work-life balance.
Participants will identify the signs of work-life imbalance.
Participants will learn how to set boundaries between work and personal life.
Participants will create a schedule that works for them and incorporates time for themselves.
Who should attend:
Individuals who feel overwhelmed by work and struggle to find time for their personal lives.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Reduced stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Improved emotional well-being and reduced risk of depression.
Enhanced overall happiness and satisfaction with life.
Better physical health and sleep quality.
Strengthened personal relationships and social connections.
Date: Wednesday 20/12/23 at 11am
BEATING PROCRASTINATION AND FIND YOUR FOCUS
Webinar Content:
This webinar will teach you how to overcome procrastination and improve your focus.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn about the psychology of procrastination.
Participants will learn how to identify their procrastination triggers.
Participants will learn how to develop strategies for overcoming procrastination.
Participants will learn how to improve their focus and concentration.
Who should attend:
Individuals struggling with procrastination and seeking strategies to improve their focus and productivity.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Reduced stress, anxiety, and guilt associated with procrastination.
Improved productivity and task completion rates.
Enhanced self-discipline and ability to manage time effectively.
Increased motivation and engagement in tasks.
Greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction with work.
Date: Tuesday 12/12/23 at 2pm
DETOXING AND STARTING AFRESH
Webinar Content:
This webinar will provide tips for detoxing and starting afresh in the new year.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn about the benefits of detoxing.
Participants will learn how to detoxify their bodies.
Participants will learn how to develop healthy habits for the new year.
Who should attend:
Individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being by eliminating toxins and adopting healthier lifestyle choices.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits:
Improved physical health and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Enhanced energy levels and vitality.
Improved mental clarity and focus.
Reduced stress and anxiety.
Stronger immune system.
Date: Wednesday 10/01/24 at 12pm