Explore the impact of menopause on mood and mental health. Plus, learn to recognise hormonal changes, manage symptoms and enhance resilience through lifestyle, therapy and medical options for better emotional wellbeing.
Perimenopause impacts emotions, but resilience helps. Mindfulness, stress management, exercise, sleep and nutrition support wellbeing. Plus, learn how social connections, therapy, HRT, CBT and alternative therapies can promote balance and strength.
Listening is a skill which helps us to create safety, trust and connect with others in both our personal and professional lives. Andy Elwood shares stories from his career in search and rescue helicopters, showing you the vital role empathy plays in effective communication. By mastering empathetic listening, you’ll foster deeper connections, build trust, and improve relationships both personally and professionally.
Our 2024 opening session focusses on mental wellbeing. We discuss the critical issues rail workers face in these uncertain times. Life post-covid seems to be relentless. The cost-of living-crisis has taken hold, and we’re constantly facing challenges at work, whether that be budgets, safety or job security. Our discussion focuses on strategies to foster mental resilience, provide robust support systems, and create a healthier work environment.
Catherine Annis presents simple movement techniques to help mobilise and release tense, stiff or painful areas of your lower, middle or upper back, including sciatica. If you experience stiffness, discomfort or persistent pain in your back, this session is for you. Catherine has designed some simple movements to help soothe and settle your back. This is a practical session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability. You don’t need any special clothing – these practices are designed to be used at any time or place, at work or at home.
Discover the transformative impact of physical movement on overall health and wellbeing with GP, Dr Mike Banna. Take a look at the science behind exercise, highlighting how regular activity supports mental wellbeing, improves physical resilience and reduced the impact of chronic illness. Learn practical tips to incorporate more movement into your daily routine, regardless of your fitness level.
If you’re looking for yoga that’s perfect for all levels, and enhances flexibility, balance, and inner peace, then our revitalising Hatha Yoga session is for you. Focusing on gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques, raise your heart rate and stretch out all those regular aches and pains.
Gain insight on how the rapid changes in today's world are influencing children's brains. As technology advances and urbanisation intensifies, children face both unique opportunities and significant challenges. This session will delve into how these factors impact cognitive functions, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Prof. Sam Wass discusses how modern technology can affect children’s brains and what parents and carers can do to support children’s attention in the age of constant digital distraction.
At our high-energy, martial art workout session, we blend cardio, strength, and flexibility training using dynamic martial arts techniques. Perfect for all fitness levels, this session boosts endurance, enhances coordination, and sharpens your mental focus. Get ready to punch, kick, and sweat your way to fitness!
Dr Sophie Mort helps you understand why we all feel anxious, stressed, insecure and down from time to time. Her three-step methodology helps you to identify problems arising from past experiences and current life events, and look at the patterns, bad habits and negative cycles that may make you feel stuck. Then, by drawing on established, proven therapeutic techniques, provides a toolkit of go-to techniques to use whenever you need them. This session offers support to those feeling lost at sea in today’s troubling times and gives you the tools to help get the most out of life.