ALWAYS ON
Mindful@work (3d)
For whom
For anyone who wants to learn to change their approach in order to feel less stress, better communication, and feel better about themselves.
Description
This three-day Mindful@Work training invites you to deeply explore the principles of mindfulness and integrate them into your professional life. Inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) methodology developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, this course offers a unique synthesis of Buddhist wisdom and scientific approaches to promote well-being and effectiveness in the workplace.
Objectives:
1. Foundations of Mindfulness
Introduction to the core principles of mindfulness according to Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Practical meditation exercises and breathing techniques for developing attention and presence.< /p>
The importance of living "here and now" and how to apply this in daily work.
2. Mindful Communication and Relationships
Techniques for loving speaking and deep listening, inspired by Plum Village.
Exercises for improving empathy, understanding and effective communication at work.
Building positive working relationships through conscious interaction and responsiveness.
3. Mindfulness and Stress Management
Insight into the impact of stress on the body and mind and how mindfulness can help with stress reduction.
Learning to deal mindfully with boundaries.
MBSR techniques specifically aimed at dealing with work-related stress.
Developing a personal mindfulness routine for daily stress management.
4. Creating a Mindful Work Environment
Strategies for integrating mindfulness practices within teams and organizational structures.
Promoting a culture of well-being, collaboration and open communication.
Working methods
We work in a very experience-oriented way with a strong focus on practical application through guided meditations, interactive workshops, role plays and group discussions. Participants will have access to a range of resources including workbooks, audio recordings for meditation exercises and additional online materials to support the integration of mindfulness into their work and daily lives.
spring 2024
Reservation no longer possible
Included
- coffee, tea, water, book
- vegetarian lunches in the afternoon
- beautiful location in the green
- certified teacher with more than 20 years of experience
Accompaniment
Dries Elsen
Dries Elsen has more than 20 years of experience as a personnel and organizational development expert.
He has a master's degree in ergonomics and work science, a degree in work organization and health and a degree in physical education (psychomotor therapy) and has completed various courses in solution-focussed coaching, open process facilitation, organizational development, anthropology and (Buddhist) psychology. He has been practicing meditation and mindfulness intensively since 2008 ( in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh & Plum Village) & studies the link between Buddhist and Western psychology as an action researcher.
After 2 years of doctoral research at the Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (EHSAL-KULEUVEN ) it was clear that his calling did not lie in the rational academic world at all, but in lived experiential learning and the insides of sustainability.
He stood together with Françoise Ligot, already in 2008 at the cradle of the IN VIVO /VITRUVIUS leadership program (https://bosa.belgium.be/nl/vivo) for top and middle managers in the Federal Government. In collaboration with, among others, Hilda Poleunus, Edel Maex and Sven Deweerdt integrated them as one of the first pioneers in Europemindfulnessin an organizational context in the domains ofexperiential learning, leadership development, coaching, group guidance, mediation, career guidance and sustainable development.
He guided various management committees and organizations during the transition towards a more humane conscious leadership culture and more sustainability. He coached and guided more than 1000 managers, internal coaches & supervisors and employees divided into more than 100 learning groups (of 12 people) during countless retreats in the beautiful nature of Vaalbeek and the reflection center of Averbode, where his wonder, trust and love for nature grew (water the good seeds & trust the process). He has also been a member of the food forest pioneers and natural farmers of Avansa for several years.
As a supervisor he always works co-creatively with the needs and experiences of the participants and tries to find a balance between the warrior (committed and sometimes a bit stubborn and intense), the artist (creative freshness and lightness) & the meditator (inner peace & tranquility).
As an entrepreneur, he and his wife Kathleen Claes try to do sustainable business behind the scenes of Hippe Schoentjes and De Steyger.
In his spare time dries enjoys his family, gardening, nature walks and playing music with his childhood friends and very occasionally 'just doing nothing'.