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Calm Space

Calm Space 

Calm space will be returning in the New Year. A drop in session on teams which is free and open to all staff of the University and Colleges.

Starting on Thursday the 18th of January at 1pm. Join us for an online session of calming relaxation exercises, mindfulness practice and reflective work.

In the meantime please find below some resources that might support you over the coming weeks.

Making space for some relaxation and mindful practice help reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Just a few minutes twice a day of changing our breathing patterns can affect positive change.

Feedback Survey 

If you have attended previous Calm Space sessions, we would like to hear from you about your experience and feedback

Calm Space Feedback Survey

 

Resources

The Free Mindfulness Project - Free Resources

Top tips for looking after your mental health at Christmas | Mental Health Foundation

How to Maintain Your Mental Health in Winter | Lifespan

Take 10 Minutes to Defuse Holiday Stress with This Mindfulness Practice - Mindful

11. Mountain meditation - Living Well

 

Calm Space signposting 

If you are looking for ways to support your wellbeing you may find something useful here…

Meditation Apps

Calm

Ten Percent Happier

Head Space

The mindfulness App

 

Reading

Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Mark Williams and Danny Penman

Wherever You Go There You Are – Jon Kabat-Zinn

The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh

The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself – Self-Compassion – Kristin Neff

Good Vibes, Good Lives – Vex King

Why has Nobody Told Me This Before? – Dr Julie Smith

 

Videos and Podcasts

Getting Started with Mindfulness - Mindful

Podcasts | Mental Health Foundation