Watch this session to learn practical strategies for building healthier, more resilient relationships through self-awareness, empathy, and intentional action.
Watch this talk on melanoma awareness and prevention. Learn how to protect your skin from harmful UV rays with simple tips like using SPF 30+ sunscreen, covering up, and spotting early signs such as changing moles. Featuring survivor David Bateson and Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, this short session offers expert advice and personal insights to help you enjoy the sun safely.
Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer, but nearly 90% of cases are preventable—this short video covers key facts, sun safety tips, and how to spot early warning signs that could save your life.
In this short video, we explore what emotional resilience really means and why it's a crucial skill for navigating life's ups and downs. You'll learn about common obstacles that can weaken resilience and discover practical strategies to build it up - so you can bounce back stronger from stress, setbacks and challenges. Whether you're looking to support your own growth or help others, this video offers a clear and empowering starting point.
Listening is a skill which helps us to create safety, trust and connect with others in both our personal and professional lives. Andy Elwood shares stories from his career in search and rescue helicopters, showing you the vital role empathy plays in effective communication. By mastering empathetic listening, you’ll foster deeper connections, build trust, and improve relationships both personally and professionally.
Our 2024 opening session focusses on mental wellbeing. We discuss the critical issues rail workers face in these uncertain times. Life post-covid seems to be relentless. The cost-of living-crisis has taken hold, and we’re constantly facing challenges at work, whether that be budgets, safety or job security. Our discussion focuses on strategies to foster mental resilience, provide robust support systems, and create a healthier work environment.
Catherine Annis presents simple movement techniques to help mobilise and release tense, stiff or painful areas of your lower, middle or upper back, including sciatica. If you experience stiffness, discomfort or persistent pain in your back, this session is for you. Catherine has designed some simple movements to help soothe and settle your back. This is a practical session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability. You don’t need any special clothing – these practices are designed to be used at any time or place, at work or at home.
Discover the transformative impact of physical movement on overall health and wellbeing with GP, Dr Mike Banna. Take a look at the science behind exercise, highlighting how regular activity supports mental wellbeing, improves physical resilience and reduced the impact of chronic illness. Learn practical tips to incorporate more movement into your daily routine, regardless of your fitness level.
If you’re looking for yoga that’s perfect for all levels, and enhances flexibility, balance, and inner peace, then our revitalising Hatha Yoga session is for you. Focusing on gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques, raise your heart rate and stretch out all those regular aches and pains.
Gain insight on how the rapid changes in today's world are influencing children's brains. As technology advances and urbanisation intensifies, children face both unique opportunities and significant challenges. This session will delve into how these factors impact cognitive functions, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Prof. Sam Wass discusses how modern technology can affect children’s brains and what parents and carers can do to support children’s attention in the age of constant digital distraction.