Mindfulness for stress and mental health - Free presentation

We have the following upcoming presentation on mindfulness.

Session details
Dates: Tuesday 18th of August
Time: 12:00-1:00

Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance (extended edition)

In light of recent events the practice of mindfulness and meditation is more important than ever. To ensure that we look after our mental health Monash staff can now have FREE access to the FutureLearn Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance course for the whole year by upgrading your registration.

Looking after your mental health during COVID-19

We understand this time can be a difficult time for yourself, staff, students and family members too and we wanted to ensure that during this difficult and changing times we are taking time for our mental health.

Zooming through Mindfulness

We want the practice of mindfulness to reach everyone so we have set up several one hour seminars with Craig Hassed and Richard Chambers through Zoom!

Online mindfulness course

A free online mindfulness course is commencing Monday, 7 October.

Mindfulness Seminar - Strategies for Better Sleep

All SCS staff are invited to attend a one hour seminar by Dr Richard Chambers on simple strategies for better sleep. The presentation will explore why exactly sleep is important and how much we really need.

Reminder to register - Mindfulness for productivity, efficiency and sustainable performance

All Monash staff are invited to register for Mindfulness for productivity, efficiency and sustainable performance

Get excited, SWAP is back again after Easter!

We are excited to share that Monash Wellbeing and Monash Sport are offering a new range of SWAP classes after the Easter break at Monash Sport!

Mindfulness for productivity, efficiency and sustainable performance

All Monash staff are invited to register for Mindfulness for productivity, efficiency and sustainable performance

Southern Synergy Mindfulness Update Newsletter, June 2018

Newsletter available HERE.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy delays depressive relapse across demographic subgroups

Graham Meadows, Frances Shawyer published in Evidence-Based Mental Health.

Read article here.

Mindfulness - schedule of programs

Just a quick note to share the Mindfulness schedule of programs for the first part of the year.  Please feel free to register and share with your teams.

Description	Format	Upcoming dates	Cost
Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance (MOOC) Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this free online course.	3 hours per week, over 6 weeks	Online: begins 6 Feb	Free
Mindful Learning This Continuing Excellence in Educational Development (CEED) program combines online and face-to-face learning. It explores the science and practice of mindfulness and teaches participants to personally apply it in their lives.	Three-hour face-to-face session plus 6 weeks online learning (approximately one hour per week).	Moodle open between 6 March - 5 May 2017 Session: Friday 17 March 2017	Free
Mindful for Stress Reduction Reduce stress, and improve mental health, wellbeing and resilience using mindfulness. Consists of weekly formal mindfulness meditation practices, cognitive strategies and reflective activities designed to enhance both the professional and personal life of staff and students.	6 x 60 minute sessions	Clayton: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7 Clayton: Mar 24, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5 and 19 (not May 12) Caulfield: July 18, 25, Aug 1, 15, 22, and 29	Free
ESSENCE of health A comprehensive lifestyle program underpinned by enabling strategies such as mindfulness, enhancing motivation, goal setting and behaviour change. This practical course enables participants to apply the ESSENCE model to personal and professional life including setting and working towards healthy lifestyle goals.	6 x 60 minute sessions	Clayton: April 7, 21, 28, May 5, 19 & 26 (not May 12)	Free
Mindfulness Train the trainer Aimed at people who have completed basic mindfulness training, have a regular personal practice of mindfulness, and wish to enhance skills to teach it in various educational and professional settings. Topics include: introducing mindfulness as a concept, teaching mindfulness meditation, mindful inquiry and debriefing, and working with groups	4 x 90 minutes sessions	Clayton: Feb 14, 21, 28 and Mar 7	Free
Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance - Staff This introductory workshop is broken into two parts: Part 1 is an introduction including the background to mindfulness. Part 2 focuses on practically implementing mindfulness-based strategies in personal and professional life.	Half day	Mulgrave: Tues 28 March	$70
Lunchtime drop-in meditation sessions Guided mindfulness meditation sessions. A great way to get started with mindfulness or to deepen your existing practice.	30 minute sessions	Students and staff Starting at the beginning of semester	Free

Mindfulness update

Latest updates from Southern Synergy, Mindfulness program. Read newsletter here.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for recurrent major depression: A 'best buy' for health care?

Graham Meadows et al. published in the Australian New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.

Read article here.

5 week Mindfulness Program - lunch time sessions, starting Tuesday 3 February at MMC

Following on from last year's "Introduction to Mindfulness" session at MMC, Wellbeing at Monash is pleased to invite you to participate in a 5 Week Mindfulness Program, delivered by Dr Craig Hassed.

Mindfulness involves a series of simple meditative practices and cognitive strategies to help change unproductive thought and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness can also be described as an attitude to living and may enhance:

- stress management

- work and study performance

- contentment, peace of mind and balance

- relationships at home and work

- concentration and focus in the moment

- resilience

- physical and emotional health

Program dates:Tuesday February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Surgery Seminar Room, Level 5, Block E, Monash Medical Centre Clayton

Cost: Free for Monash University staff

How to register:  SWAP ID 252015: Monash Medical Centre 5 Week Mindfulness