Festival of Wellbeing 2020
(Mon 22 Jun 2020 - Fri 26 Jun 2020)
Monday 22 June 2020
10:30 |
In this interactive session, Jonathan Taylor, a Chartered Psychologist from Pearn Kandola https://pearnkandola.com/ will discuss how inclusion contributes to our self-esteem, well-being and our ability to perform at our best. The session will explore how we can maintain our social well-being whilst physical distancing through inclusive practices and leadership with our colleagues. Highly recommended for anyone who manages people, or with an interest in Leadership, Inclusion, or Well-being. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
12:00 |
Building Wellbeing with LEGO®
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In this 90 min workshop you will explore what wellbeing means to you and how you could enhance yours. This online workshop will use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation method to help explore complex topics. Building with LEGO® bricks and using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation will make sure that you and the others in the group contribute equally and understand each other. It will stimulate your thinking, communication and problem solving skills, and create an environment with insight, confidence and commitment. Your possibilities for learning are enormous. Please note that this workshop only has a small capacity and sign up will close on 12 June so that a LEGO® brick kit can be sent to you in the post. If you get a place in the workshop, you will be asked to complete an online form for your postal address. To get the most from the session, the group will work together using the basic principles of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®:
You will find the approach useful because:
Registration form and joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email |
14:30 |
This interactive 30 minute session will be led by Dr Elizabeth English, the University’s Mindfulness Practitioner. Elizabeth will start by exploring self-kindness through an understanding of human needs and the concept of inner relationship. Drawing on the work of clinical psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg, and philosopher, Eugene Gendlin, she will include experiential reflections on the theme, and a guided mindfulness practice. The sessions will end with a brief opportunity for questions. Further reading: Rosenberg, Marshall B. Nonviolent Communication: A language of Life, 2nd Ed (Encinitas CA, 2003). Focusing Gendlin, Eugene T., Focusing, 3rd edn (New York, 2007). |
Tuesday 23 June 2020
13:00 |
A conversation about the ways in which spiritual practices can help us thrive in times of uncertainty and fear — as well as a frank conversation about the ways in which uncertainty and fear make meditation, prayer and spirituality challenging. In conversation with the Rev'd Devin McLachlan, Associate Vicar of the University Church Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
14:00 |
This interactive 30 minute session will be led by Dr Elizabeth English, the University’s Mindfulness Practitioner. Elizabeth will start by exploring self-kindness through an understanding of human needs and the concept of inner relationship. Drawing on the work of clinical psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg, and philosopher, Eugene Gendlin, she will include experiential reflections on the theme, and a guided mindfulness practice. The sessions will end with a brief opportunity for questions. Further reading: Rosenberg, Marshall B. Nonviolent Communication: A language of Life, 2nd Ed (Encinitas CA, 2003). Focusing Gendlin, Eugene T., Focusing, 3rd edn (New York, 2007). |
Wednesday 24 June 2020
12:00 |
Cycle Maintenance Workshop
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Learn basic cycle maintenance with Outspoken Cycles via a live online workshop! Places are limited so booking is essential. If you have any questions, please email travel@admin.cam.ac.uk Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
14:00 |
Beach Visualisation Exercise
Finished
Many of us are suffering from anxiety at the moment, which is not surprising given the impact on our lives from the Covid-19 pandemic. This session offers you the opportunity to kick off your shoes, sit back and relax. You will enjoy a 20 minute beach visualisation designed to take you on a mini-break that will leave you relaxed and refreshed. There will also be some information about the Staff Counselling Centre. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
15:00 |
Would you like to try some sculpture with materials you already have around the home? Soap carving is ideal as it is an easy and cheap way to try your hand at some carving. In this very relaxed session, we will be using Barbara Hepworth as our inspiration to create some soap carvings. No experience necessary – this is a light-hearted, fun session where you are encouraged to take some time out of your day to enjoy yourself. All you need is:
Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email |
15:30 |
Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Academic Career Pathways (ACP) procedure which replaces the previous Senior Academic Promotions exercise, highlight the key features of the scheme, provide an overview of the ACP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding promotions. We particularly encourage women and staff identifying as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) to attend as they are currently under-represented at senior academic levels. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
Thursday 25 June 2020
10:00 |
A Webinar to introduce you to the technical and practical side of living life to the full aged 70 and beyond.
The presenter: Beverly Jones is a former senior executive and leadership coach who has been providing workshops for Caring4Elders since 2012. Her enthusiastic, down to earth approach has proved helpful to all participants. She is an engaging presenter, passionate about the need to incorporate the final fifteen as a life stage into our plans. You will receive information, links and ideas about how to ensure that this stage of life works for everyone. You are never too young to prepare for this stage of life. www.caring4eldersuk.org.uk Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
12:00 |
Hear the story and see highlights of the largest collection of art by women in Europe with curator Harriet Loffler. Murray Edwards College Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
14:00 |
Supporting the Wellbeing of Postdocs
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Dr Petra Boynton, Social Psychologist and author of Being Well In Academia will discuss the key concerns facing the wellbeing of postdocs including; overwork, confidence and career progression, stress, bullying/harassment and exclusion/harm directed at BIPOC, disabled and LGBT postdocs. @drpetra on Twitter @petraboynton on Instagram www.theresearchcompanion.com Being Well In Academia pre-order https://www.routledge.com/Being-Well-in-Academia-Ways-to-Feel-Stronger-Safer-and-More-Connected/Boynton/p/book/9780367186708 Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
15:00 |
Remember when we used to live in precendented times? It seems like it was just yesteryear but it only feels that way because it was. It has been a time for us to really remember the meaning of words and phrases, like how ‘just managing to stay afloat’ or ‘just keeping my head above the water’ are both overwhelmingly positive achievements (just consider what would happen if you didn’t!). But living like this is exhausting in so many ways, so at this year’s Festival of Wellbeing, let’s think a bit about just being in this moment and being apart together. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
Friday 26 June 2020
15:00 |
Beach Visualisation Exercise
Finished
Many of us are suffering from anxiety at the moment, which is not surprising given the impact on our lives from the Covid-19 pandemic. This session offers you the opportunity to kick off your shoes, sit back and relax. You will enjoy a 20 minute beach visualisation designed to take you on a mini-break that will leave you relaxed and refreshed. There will also be some information about the Staff Counselling Centre. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
Yoga with Valerie
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Please join the Murray Edwards College Library for Yoga with Valerie. Valerie is a professional yoga instructor who has retrained as a librarian. Combining her skills, she offers the perfect wind down on Fridays at 3pm with Yoga in the library! Please join us on Friday 26th June at 3 – 4 pm for a relaxing end to the week with some restorative yoga with Valerie – no experience necessary. All you need is a quiet space, Zoom connection, and comfortable clothing. Joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
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15:30 |
Come and join Dr Susanna Unsworth for an informal discussion on all aspects of the menopause. Topics covered will include:
Followed by an open Q&A session Take the opportunity to find out the truth about the menopause! Joining instructions will be provide on your booking confirmation email. |
Building Wellbeing with LEGO®
Finished
In this 90 min workshop you will explore what wellbeing means to you and how you could enhance yours. This online workshop will use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation method to help explore complex topics. Building with LEGO® bricks and using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation will make sure that you and the others in the group contribute equally and understand each other. It will stimulate your thinking, communication and problem solving skills, and create an environment with insight, confidence and commitment. Your possibilities for learning are enormous. Please note that this workshop only has a small capacity and sign up will close on 12 June so that a LEGO® brick kit can be sent to you in the post. If you get a place in the workshop, you will be asked to complete an online form for your postal address. To get the most from the session, the group will work together using the basic principles of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®:
You will find the approach useful because:
Registration form and joining instructions will be provided on your booking confirmation email |