Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.
Louise Newby provides insights on the challenges of neurodiverse conditions including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism – and how to improve our working environment for neurodiverse people.
Back pain is the main contributor to absences in the rail industry workforce and is something that many of us can relate to. Join us as we look at new evidence on best practice in managing lower back pain.
Known in Japan as ‘shinrin yoku’, forest-bathing is a simple outdoors relaxation method to help boost health and wellbeing. Join us to discover more including exercises to try when you’re out in nature.
Disabled employees often face barriers that others don’t even see. In this session, speakers share their own experiences and discuss ways the workplace can be made more inclusive, with simple adjustments.
Being proactive gives us the best chance of preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders. In this session, Ross Balcombe discusses Southeastern’s collaborative approach and ongoing initiatives for protecting the musculoskeletal heath of their drivers.