Join us for a short session exploring the key differences between banter and bullying. We'll examine how intent, consent, and mutual understanding shape interactions, highlight the impact on individuals, and help you recognise when friendly teasing turns harmful. Learn to spot red flags with a quick checklist and foster a respectful, inclusive environment.
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Living with pain: from fighting to flourishing
Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.
The mental health toolbox
Leaders and managers will daily face unexpected challenges and requests on their time to support staff. In this session we explore the dangers of having a single approach to respond to the various mental health issues staff experience and ask for any staff who manager, support or work in a team, what tools they can have to be ready to support others and how to tailor our support to the specific settings we are in. The session includes a brief input to the ways that the Railway Chaplains can support your teams.
Putting positive mental health at the heart of railway leadership
Panel discussion about why it is so important for leaders across the industry to promote positive mental health, what steps are being taken to support colleagues and what more can be done.