Monthly Shapes Masterclass with Becky Balzano.

The Shapes Masterclasses will teach you some of the resilience and productivity principles that help you and your teams work happier and beat stress and burnout. Each one hour session takes a look at some key ways in which you can take control of your time, your wellbeing, your stress and your workload so that you can feel calmer, make better decisions and be successful in work and life.
Our first masterclass called ‘How to beat burnout in the new ways of working’ is packed with practical tips that you can start using straight away. It will help you identify which areas you will need to focus on to beat burnout. We’ll also give you an overview of the Thrive Academy , answer any questions and let you know what’s coming up and how to book.

Time to Pause with The Joyful Doctor

In these challenging times, people need a safe space to talk about how they feel and to reflect on what they really need right now.  

Our ‘Time To Pause’ sessions will give you this safe space to de-brief and reflect with others in your community. 

Through this you can gain insights and support to help you cope with the pressures of caring for others, your team and yourself.

Each ‘Time to Pause’ session is 90 minutes long and is limited to 15 participants, facilitated by a wellbeing expert and coach, who knows what it's like to work in healthcare, caring for others in a pressurised environment.  

It is a safe and confidential online space for you  to  come together to share the highs and lows of working through challenging times.

Spaces are limited for each group so please reserve your space on the dates you want as soon as possible. 

You can also email us at [email protected] to let us know if you have any questions 

These ‘Time to Pause’ sessions are brought to you by the team at The Joyful Doctor - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of caring professionals through individual and group coaching and training. www.joyfuldoctor.com 

Mindful Pause with Elinor Brown

Mindfulness is a natural capacity, available in all of us. It involves paying purposeful attention, with curiosity and kindness, to our present moment experience. Practising mindfulness does not stop life’s stressors, at the same time it can help us see clearly, resource ourselves and respond rather than react. It is an evidence-based approach for supporting well-being. Being fully present and bringing mindful awareness to our experience can give us more choice, help us navigate challenges and nurture ourselves and others.

This 45-minute online session is led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and includes guided gentle mindful movement and sitting practice, a short discussion and practical suggestions for building mindfulness into daily life. You are welcome whether you are new to mindfulness or have existing experience.

Workplace Wellbeing by Dr Katya Miles

June’s session is ‘How to switch off from work’

Do you struggle to switch off from work at the end of the day? You're not alone!

This month's workshop will help you to:

• Learn some tools to help you switch off
• Explore the importance of boundaries
• Leave with more headspace

Each month we run a fun and fascinating workshop where you can learn practical tools to boost your own and your team’s Wellbeing at Work.
We run a 6-month curriculum repeated twice a year so you can catch up if you missed or join us for a recap! The workshop is interactive with ideas and activities followed by Q and A and a chance to reflect and plan your next steps.

Just bring a pen and paper and your full attention! We encourage you to put your mobiles, emails and other distractions out of sight (if practical and feasible) and enjoy learning and reflecting on Wellbeing at Work! There will be a chance to learn practical tools, share ideas & ask questions. Any questions? Please contact Katya and the working well team at [email protected] 

Monthly Shapes Masterclass with Becky Balzano

How to support your colleagues without burning out yourself.

Are you looking after a distributed team who are feeling a bit stretched at the moment?  Do you want to conserve energy but do your own work as well as possible?  You want to be generous with your time and like helping people. Are members of your team struggling with the new ways of working causing the important work-life balance to tip? This masterclass covers:

• How to overcome the specific challenges when leading teams through the COVID crisis in the new ways of working.
• The importance of maintaining your own work-life balance.
• How you can do this as you Live at Work or Work from Home and beat virtual fatigue.

We also look at why managers feel so responsible for their teams and take on a ‘rescuer’ role, which can be exhausting!

Mindful Pause with Elinor Brown

Mindfulness is a natural capacity, available in all of us. It involves paying purposeful attention, with curiosity and kindness, to our present moment experience. Practising mindfulness does not stop life’s stressors, at the same time it can help us see clearly, resource ourselves and respond rather than react. It is an evidence-based approach for supporting well-being. Being fully present and bringing mindful awareness to our experience can give us more choice, help us navigate challenges and nurture ourselves and others.

This 45-minute online session is led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and includes guided gentle mindful movement and sitting practice, a short discussion and practical suggestions for building mindfulness into daily life. You are welcome whether you are new to mindfulness or have existing experience.

Time to Pause with The Joyful Doctor

A safe and confidential online space for you to come together, with your colleagues, to share the highs and lows of working through challenging times, with an experienced facilitator. Sessions are 1.5 hours and space is limited.

The Joyful Doctor is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of caring professionals through individual and group coaching and training.

Workplace Wellbeing with Dr Katya Miles

Who Cares For the Carer?

Do you sometimes struggle to meet your own needs while caring for others? You are not alone! In this workshop you will:

• Explore the importance of Compassion
• Think about Permission to care for ourselves
• Leave with new insights to support self care

Monthly Shapes Masterclass with
Dr Rachel Morris

This month's Masterclass is about "How to get some rest and headspace"

This is a question we often get asked. In this Masterclass we cover:

• what types of rest and headspace we need and why
• how to balance energy
• how to turn down the 'noise' of everyday life that takes our energy and attention, giving ourselves headspace to think and focus

Mindful Pause with Elinor Brown

Mindfulness is a natural capacity, available in all of us. It involves paying purposeful attention, with curiosity and kindness, to our present moment experience. Practising mindfulness does not stop life’s stressors, at the same time it can help us see clearly, resource ourselves and respond rather than react. It is an evidence-based approach for supporting well-being. Being fully present and bringing mindful awareness to our experience can give us more choice, help us navigate challenges and nurture ourselves and others.

This 45-minute online session is led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and includes guided gentle mindful movement and sitting practice, a short discussion and practical suggestions for building mindfulness into daily life. You are welcome whether you are new to mindfulness or have existing experience.

Workplace Wellbeing with Dr Katya Miles

'Supporting Our Colleagues'

How do you support colleagues at such a difficult time?

Many of us find it tricky to know how to support our teams. In this workshop you will:

• Explore strategies to support each other at work
• Learn about resources available to support workers
• Leave feeling empowered to support each other

Time to Pause with The Joyful Doctor

A safe and confidential online space for you to come together, with your colleagues, to share the highs and lows of working through challenging times, with an experienced facilitator. Sessions are 1.5 hours and space is limited.

The Joyful Doctor is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of caring professionals through individual and group coaching and training.