A whole-person approach to wellbeing means taking care of your whole self. It acknowledges that we are multi-dimensional beings and that by taking care of each of these dimensions, we can live full, meaningful lives.
The dimensions of a whole-person approach to wellbeing:
Each of these areas intersects to make up our overall wellbeing. When we eat well and exercise it becomes easier to thrive within society. And when we are able to meet the demands of everyday life, we create space to connect with the world around us.
By incorporating employee wellbeing into your organisation, you can build a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
Over the last 12 months, St Katharine’s have developed a programme around Soulful Leadership to assist individual leaders in their own personal lives and to equip them to be effective leaders in their organisations. An initial conference was attended by MPs, Ambassadors, Head Teachers, Senior Civil Servants, CEOs and Charity Leaders. Together we explored some of the main themes that are part of well being for individuals and organisations. There are many part of the journey to Soulful Leadership. Here are just a few of the themes that we have been exploring at St Katharine’s:
Corporate wellbeing refers to the process of creating a healthy work environment and giving leaders and employees the tools and support they need to grow.
By incorporating employee wellbeing into your organisation, you can build a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
Over the last 12 months, St Katharine’s have developed a programme around Soulful Leadership to assist individual leaders in their own personal lives and to equip them to be effective leaders in their organisations. An initial conference was attended by MPs, Ambassadors, Head Teachers, Senior Civil Servants, CEOs and Charity Leaders. Together we explored some of the main themes that are part of well being for individuals and organisations. There are many part of the journey to Soulful Leadership. Here are just a few of the themes that we have been exploring at St Katharine’s:
Leaders today are facing more challenges than ever before. The practice of mindfulness provides leaders with tools to lead in the present, without ego, and in the interest of others.
With all the noise and busyness of personal and organisational life, it is remarkable how the power of silence can create space for a deeper level of thinking and of decision making. Taking time with a group of people spending some time together in silence can be a transformative experience.
This takes time to focus on and think about the suffering of others breathing in the negatives and breathing out a sense of spaciousness and kindness that wishes them well. It is a practice of deep empathy and of wishing and thinking positively about the needs of others. It leads to a deeper awareness and empathy of needs and of actively engaging in hope for the future.
Meditation can have a transformative effect on the mind, body and soul. It can improve focus and concentration, boost self-esteem and lower levels of stress and anxiety. There are many different styles of meditation and there is wisdom in from many spiritual traditions to inform.
Feeling gratitude has wide-ranging benefits, including better sleep, increased energy, and reduced anxiety and depression. It also fosters a more positive outlook, which helps people to perform better and build better relationships both inside and outside of work.
This is a practice that builds an attentiveness to what is happening around us each day. It is a daily review of our experience and journey. It seeks to be open to the emotional flow of each day and to notice the events and experiences that are life giving and also those that are life draining. It is open to spiritual questioning about where God is at work. It helps us learn more about ourselves and to get deeper into the roots and patterns of what makes a meaningful life.
We know talking about mental health is not always easy. But starting a conversation doesn’t have to be awkward, and being there for someone can make a huge difference.
There is no right way to talk about mental health, but these tips will guide you to make sure you’re approaching it in a helpful way.
1. Ask questions and listen
2. Think about the time & place
3. Don't try & fix it
4. Treat them the same
5. Be patient
On the second Monday of every month, we open up our urban oasis for people to come and reflect, contemplate or just be. The Open Reflective Days usually run from 8am - 5pm but you are welcome to come and join us for as much of the day as you like. Many people choose to begin their day joining our welcome meditation at 10.30am.
A personal retreat is a perfect opportunity to reflect or just be in our quiet, peaceful setting. So come join us for a day or a little longer. You can join our twice-daily worship or use the stillness of the Chapel at other times of the day, as well as the gardens, lounge and library. We offer a full 24-hour package with a single en-suite room and full board.
Cost: from £141 for one night
Boards, Management Teams, Project Teams often come to St Katharine’s for away days or residential corporate retreats. Sometimes groups will come with their own full agenda and speakers or trainers. Other times, St Katharine’s can create a full corporate retreat programme working with some of our top coaches, facilitators and trainers.
We have a varied program of quiet days throughout the year on different themes. These are similar to the Open Reflective Days, but with an expert speaker, sharing their wisdom on key areas of development. Some of these are day events and others are residential over 2 days. Often guests like to add an extra day before and after, for their own time alongside the organised Quiet day.
Dr Roger Bretherton
Dr Roger Bretherton is Principal Lecturer for Enterprise in the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln. He worked as a clinician, manager and trainer in the NHS for over a decade, and joined the University of Lincoln in 2007, where he specialises in coaching and positive psychology. He consults extensively in both public and commercial sectors, and has delivered keynote addresses to leaders in venues as varied as the University of Oxford, the Royal Albert Hall and the Hammersmith Apollo. His research interests include the formation of human character and interventions that can help us develop in our human identity.
staff.lincoln.ac.uk/rbretherton
Shaun Lambert
Shaun Lambert is based in Stanmore, North West London. He is part of the New Wine Leader’s network and the Premier Mind and Soul network. Since 2006, Shaun has been researching mindfulness from a psychological, Christian and Buddhist perspective and how it applies to mental health, work, creativity and the spiritual.
shaunlambert.co.uk
Rev’d Will van der Hart
Will van der Hart is a pastoral chaplain at Holy Trinity in Brompton, London and a director of The Mind and Soul Foundation. He has a wide-ranging interest in emotional wellbeing and is passionate about equipping leaders to look after their own emotional wellbeing as well as empowering them to manage the emotional needs of their organisations.
mindandsoulfoundation.org
Grace Owen
Grace Owen is an experienced leadership development consultant and author who has worked with thousands of leaders around the world. She works in the UK and also across Africa, including with organisations such as UNICEF, London Business School, the BBC, the NHS and Costa Coffee. She especially likes to encourage the sense of calling or vocation in leadership based on Commitment, Authenticity, Learning and Legacy.
grace-owen.com
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers a space for people to step out of their busy lives and improve their wellbeing.
Organisations and Individuals are welcome now to come and book and to enjoy the facilities that are on offer.
In the current climate, many companies want to do something special for their employees to support them in their mental health and wellbeing.
Why give a gift a voucher for an Open Reflective Day, a Quiet Day or perhaps a personal 24hour residential retreat. From £25 to £141. These vouchers are available to buy now and the recipient can book at a time that is convenient.
“The gift of encouraging a person to come and enjoy the peace and space of this urban oasis in the heart of London may be a real tonic for the soul. Many individuals and organisations have said that their time at St Katharine’s was life changing” - The Venerable Roger Preece, Master of the Royal Foundation of St Katharine’s
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