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Int J Emerg Ment Health, an open access journal
ISSN: 1522-4821
Mental Health 2017
June 21-23, 2017
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Simon Michaels, Int J Emerg Ment Health 2017, 19:2(Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/1522-4821-C1-007
How mindfulness training can be adapted for busy people in stressed working environments
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oday’s workplace is an increasingly challenging environment. Stress is at epidemic levels and now the top reason for
absence. HRmanagers have to both nurture employee wellbeing and support people to work at their best. Few organizations
can afford for employees to be off work or to have unhappy teams with a potentially detrimental effect on customer service
and profitability. We need effective stress reduction programs that encompass organizational values, promote wellbeing and
improve productivity. Mindfulness has been proven to be highly effective in reducing stress, improving focus, and helping
people get on better together. But many wonder if it will suit their workplace, whether it’s all a bit new-age, or whether busy
people have the time to do the exercises. These are all very good questions. The author has developed a unique training
program designed for busy professionals, using a little-and-often approach that uses practical mindfulness techniques to help
people cope with anxiety and stress with grounding in value-driven intention.
Biography
Simon Michaels is a Business Advisor and Mindfulness Trainer, who has worked with government agencies, public and private sector organizations and as a Business
Coach. He draws on 20 years of experience as a company Director, Consultant and mindfulness Practitioner, designing training programs that address the inherent pres-
sures of the modern workplace.
simon@mindfulwork.co.ukSimon Michaels
Mindful Work, UK