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This session is being delivered by Jenny Rose Smith in collaboration with the Money Guiders Wales Network.

Wed 27th March 9am-10am - Resourced and Resilient

In this session we will explore:

• The role of our nervous system in our wellbeing
• How to recognise when we are becoming reactive
• How to increase our capacity to stay responsive whilst under pressure
• Simple practices that soothe, calm and resource ourselves.

About this event

• Does your work include an element of money guidance? Eg: social work; youth work housing support; mentor, food bank volunteer, family support etc…?
• Would you like to meet with other money advice practitioners and share your experiences about the joys and challenges of your work?
• Would it be helpful to learn and apply simple and effective stress management and Mindfulness based tools that can reduce pressure and build resilience?

Money guidance work can be very demanding. The impact of the inherent challenges on your wellbeing can be costly to you, your team and your wider organisation.

Good for you

• A rare chance to decompress, relax, and refresh.
• Time just for you away from the demands of the role.
• Learning practical stress management tips and tools.
• Time with a multi disciplinary group of money guidance workers

Good for your work

• Increased energy and focus.
• Clearer perspective and renewed enthusiasm
• Ability to stay resourced under pressure.
• Informed perspective from a range of money guidance professionals

How the sessions will work:

Each hour-long online session is a stand alone. You can come to as many or as few as will benefit you. They will be delivered in a friendly, relaxed and informal style, and will include talking and listening, journaling, and trying out practical tips and tools for wellbeing. All of them will facilitate conversations about the joys and challenges of money guidance work, and each session will focus on a specific element of wellbeing.

Wed 21st February 9am-10am - Understanding & Managing Stress 101.

Wed 28th February 9am-10am - Mindfulness and Money Guidance.

Wed 6th March 9am-10am - Self Compassion on the Frontline.

Wed 13th March 9am-10am - The Benefits of Listening.

Wed 20th March 9am-10am - Positive Psychology for Wellbeing.

Wed 27th March 9am-10am - Resourced and Resilient.

Sessions will be facilitated by mental health practitioner, mindfulness instructor and ex money guidance volunteer Jenny Smith: www.jennyrosesmith.co.uk

Places are limited and booking is essential. Please feel free to pass this information to colleagues.

Why it makes sense to give time off for Wellbeing Workshops to staff

In 2023 in the UK, on average staff took 20 days off because of stress and anxiety. In total over 17 million days were taken off for stress, depression and anxiety in the UK workforce and has been estimated to cost employers over £50 billion. Conversely, investing in staff wellbeing has been shown not only to yield financial returns, but also to boost individual and team morale. ‘Investing in the mental health and wellbeing of employees not only benefits employees, it can also yield positive financial returns for employers and provide wider societal benefits’. Jackie Henry Managing People, Partner and Purpose UK Delloite. Statistics - Working days lost in Great Britain (hse.gov.uk).

This session will be delivered in English and we are limited to a maximum of 25 guests, so please book at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.