Staff News - December 2022
UNISON funded courses
There are online fully funded courses available from UNISON for all staff.
There are 3 online courses available:
- Introduction to Mindfulness
- Understanding Menopause
- Understanding Dementia.
Introduction to Mindfulness (online)
Every Thursday evening at 7pm to 9pm, 12 January - 2 February 2023.
- What is mindfulness?
- Living a mindful life.
- Mindful movement, eating, listening.
- The advantages of curiosity.
- Taking care of ourselves and overcoming stress at work through mindfulness
- Acceptance and letting go.
- Mindful thinking.
If you wish to book a place, or would like further information, please email Marta at m.chaba@unison.co.uk
Understanding Menopause (online)
Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 6:30pm - 9pm.
- Signs and symptoms of the menopause.
- Ways to cope with symptoms, lifestyle choices, alternative remedies, options and HRT.
- Diagnosis.
- Menopause within the workplace.
- An insight into the benefits of CBT.
- An explanation of how CBT effectively reduces the impact of hot flushes and night sweats, helps restore sleep patterns and helps to manage stress levels.
If you wish to book a place, or would like further information, please email Marta at m.chaba@unison.co.uk
Understanding Dementia (online)
Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 9:30am - 1pm.
- Explore what dementia is and the different types.
- Understand the different conditions relating to dementia.
- Develop understanding of the persons reality and their behaviour.
- Explore the meaning of challenging behaviour.
- Explore practical strategies to help the person with dementia.
- Objectives.
- Provide high quality care & support within The Health and Social Care Standards.
- Maintain dignity & lessen anxiety.
If you wish to book a place, or would like further information, please email Marta at m.chaba@unison.co.uk