Wellbeing Programme
The West Hub is excited to announce that our Wellbeing Programme is now a year-round initiative, offering a continuous series of seminars, workshops, and activities dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and overall wellbeing. This expanded approach reflects our commitment to providing ongoing support to students, staff, and community members throughout the year.
Promoting Mental Health Awareness: Our ongoing activities serve as a vital platform to raise awareness about mental health issues, encouraging open dialogue on important topics and supporting the community in addressing mental health challenges year-round.
Providing Ongoing Resources and Support: We offer consistent access to a wide range of resources and support services tailored to meet the needs of our community. From regular sessions to specialised workshops, our goal is to provide comprehensive support that evolves with the needs of our participants.
Encouraging Self-Care Practices: Through a variety of workshops and activities, we help participants explore and adopt self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health. This continued focus allows individuals to build and maintain healthy habits that support their overall wellbeing.
Strengthening Community Connections: By bringing together students, staff, and community members, our programmes foster strong community bonds and networks. Through shared experiences and collaborative efforts, participants build meaningful relationships that extend beyond individual sessions.
Supporting Academic and Work Performance: By prioritising mental health and wellbeing, we help participants enhance their academic and professional performance. Our year-round approach ensures that individuals are consistently equipped with the tools and support needed to thrive in their studies and careers.
Demonstrating Our Commitment to Continuous Support: The West Hub’s initiatives exemplify our dedication to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community all year long. By offering continuous access to resources and activities, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to prioritise their wellbeing.
We invite everyone to join us in our ongoing efforts to promote mental health and wellbeing at the West Hub, as we continue to support our community with opportunities for growth, connection, and wellness throughout the year.
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 | Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Have you ever had that feeling that you are a fraud, that you don’t belong and at some point you will be ‘found out’? These thoughts and feelings are, what is known as, the imposter phenomenon (or most commonly referred to as imposter syndrome).
Imposter phenomenon impacts over 70% of people at some point in their life/career and can be magnified when:
Although an internalised experience is depicted by a set of beliefs and thoughts, the impact can prevent you from celebrating success, accepting praise, speaking up, and stepping forward for new opportunities.
Join this workshop to:
Delivered by: Gemma Brown
Since my career change, I have coached hundreds of people, to become more confident, have difficult conversations, identify their values, move through imposter syndrome, find direction and purpose, and discover their authentic selves.
My years of work in business management helps me in my work alongside businesses. Prior to becoming a coach I led teams and supported individuals to see and fulfil their potential. I have an understanding of how businesses work, the language used, the challenges faced, and the dynamics of teams.
As a coach I work with organisations to facilitate team harmony, improve ways of working, improve performance, build confidence and increase employee engagement; through 1-2-1 and team coaching and group workshops.
Date: Tuesday, 8th October 2024 | Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Establish a method that works for you to enhance focus for the most important work (Deep Work).
Reduce distraction and manage workload more effectively.
Establish 1 daily high quality pause, to relieve stress, reduce self criticism and strengthen resilience - mini mindfulness.
Create the space to recognise your achievements each day - increase self awareness and confidence.
Learn the importance of fully disconnecting from work to reduce stress and recharge focus - science perspective.
Understand how work bleeds into home life in hidden ways and steps we can take to prevent this.
Create a simple mini routine to help you effectively switch off from work.
Practice a mini mindfulness technique to help manage negative thoughts and get perspective.
Delivered by: Sam Thorogood
Sam has taught Attention Training techniques (neuroscience & mindfulness combined) to some of the most exciting and established companies across Europe. He first arrived at mindfulness 15 years ago when overwhelmed with a young family and high pressure job. Sam was intrigued that something so simple could be so effective at helping relieve pressure and stress.
Working on projects that required teams to optimise performance Sam began to understand that mindfulness was only part of the solution. There are simple actions people can take to help them 'protect their attention'; improving peoples ability to concentrate and focus.
Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 | Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Explore the evolving nature of work and learning in a digital world, drawing on insights from business, psychology, and technology.
Discuss current trends in online work and learning, focusing on adaptability and continuous growth in an ever-changing landscape.
Examine the role of social media in our daily lives, including how tech companies influence our behaviours.
Understand the positive and negative impacts of social media, and how these platforms shape our interactions.
Conduct an audit of personal online behaviour to gain awareness of social media use and habits.
Learn strategies and tools to make informed choices and foster a healthier relationship with technology.
Delivered by: Tyler Shores
Having worked at Google Authors, served as a director for an international non profit organisation, and, most recently, working in online education at Stanford University, Tyler Shores researches keenly the interaction between technology and society.
He maintains a particular interest in the experience of reading in print and digital mediums, digital technology in education, and the cultural impact of social media.
Most recently, Tyler has published on social media and celebrity advocacy, online culture, and philosophy, with his most recent work considering "The Use of Celebrity Men in Anti-Trafficking and Ending Demand Interventions: Observations on the ‘Real Men Don’t Buy Girls’ Public Service Campaign" (Palgrave, 2017).
New date to be announced soon
Date: Tuesday, 19th November 2024 | Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
The power of journaling - an introduction
The benefits of a regular journaling practice are widely reported. These include; reducing anxiety, depression, stress and overwhelm, improving your memory and sleep, building your resilience, and improving your self-confidence.
In both our personal and professional lives journaling provides an outlet for overwhelm, prioritisation, and self-awareness. It improves our ability to be patient and therefore supports healthy relationships. There are many myths about reflective writing which can become barriers to adopting this powerful practice.
Come along to this workshop to gain an introduction to journaling. You will experience journaling in a safe, supportive environment, and leave with ideas of how you can easily begin journaling in your own time - dispelling any barriers you might have. We will spend time, using various journaling techniques to pause and reflect and gain new insights.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of your journaling experience.
Delivered by: Gemma Brown
Since my career change, I have coached hundreds of people, to become more confident, have difficult conversations, identify their values, move through imposter syndrome, find direction and purpose, and discover their authentic selves.
My years of work in business management helps me in my work alongside businesses. Prior to becoming a coach I led teams and supported individuals to see and fulfil their potential. I have an understanding of how businesses work, the language used, the challenges faced, and the dynamics of teams.
As a coach I work with organisations to facilitate team harmony, improve ways of working, improve performance, build confidence and increase employee engagement; through 1-2-1 and team coaching and group workshops.
Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 | Time: 1pm to 2pm
Why hybrid working is more challenging than we realise?
How to improve the three main stressors; inbox, meetings and time for focus.
How to strengthen relationships to improve social cohesion and prevent feeling isolated.
Plan improvements using a selection of 8 Minimum Effective Dose techniques for hybrid workers.
Delivered by: Sam Thorogood
Sam has taught Attention Training techniques (neuroscience & mindfulness combined) to some of the most exciting and established companies across Europe. He first arrived at mindfulness 15 years ago when overwhelmed with a young family and high pressure job. Sam was intrigued that something so simple could be so effective at helping relieve pressure and stress.
Working on projects that required teams to optimise performance Sam began to understand that mindfulness was only part of the solution. There are simple actions people can take to help them 'protect their attention'; improving peoples ability to concentrate and focus.
In addition to our weekly Yoga and Pilates classes, more events will continue to be added to our calendar, providing even more opportunities for engagement and support. We encourage everyone to check back regularly and stay tuned for updates on our social media channels to keep up with the latest offerings.