Money guidance work can be very demanding. The impact of the inherent challenges on our wellbeing can be costly to us, our team and our wider organisation. Self-care and wellbeing are no longer self indulgent luxuries, they are essential practices to prevent burnout.

Does your work include an element of money guidance? Eg: social work; youth work housing support; mentor, food bank volunteer, family support etc…..?
Does the work impact you emotionally, physically or mentally?
Would you like to meet with other money advice practitioners and share your experiences about the joys and challenges of your work?
Would it be helpful to learn and apply simple and effective stress management and Mindfulness based tools that can reduce pressure and build resilience?

Overview

Each hour-long online session is a stand alone. You can come to as many or as few as will benefit you. They will be delivered in a friendly, relaxed and informal style, and will include talking and listening, journaling, and trying out practical tips and tools for wellbeing. All of them will facilitate conversations about the joys and challenges of money guidance work, and each session will focus on a specific element of wellbeing

Sessions will be facilitated by mental health practitioner, mindfulness instructor and ex money guidance volunteer Jenny Smith. www.jennyrosesmith.co.uk

About this session

Wed 5th November 9am-10am - Positive Psychology for Wellbeing

In this session we will explore:

The importance of counterbalancing our innate human negativity bias that takes us into worry and anxiety.
The power of gratitude and appreciation.
Moving towards a glass half full approach.
Simple practices that support us to have a balanced and healthy perspective.

Money Guidance Competency Framework

Foundation Skills and Behaviours C) Self Management

Accessibility

The event takes place online and will be delivered in English. If you have any accessibility requirements such as visual or hearing impairment, or a neurodiverse condition that might affect your experience of the forum, please let us know in advance when you register your place and we will do our best to make sure you can access the session in a way that meets your needs.

Talk Money Week: Wellbeing Sessions for Money Guidance Practitioners