Wellbeing programme
As with previous years we will be hosting a number of activities giving you the chance to take a much needed break to relax and unwind, all included within your Congress ticket. Explore our full programme of activities below.
Although these activities are free, you will need to book the yoga and the 1:1 coaching sessions via our booking system. Please note that spaces are limited for both these sessions and are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Poetry/Haiku
Overview
In this workshop I will start by discussing what Haiku is, talk about the structure of classical Haiku, and focus on the nature of images in Haiku. I will give examples drawn from Basho (1644-1694) and other masters. Most of the time will be spent on writing Haikus and discussing how to think about Haikus and how to improve on the examples produced during the workshop.
Speakers
Professor Femi Oyebode, Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham (Retired) -
1.40pm - 2.40pm
1:1 coaching session
There will be opportunities for 1:1 speed coaching at the International Congress this year. Following previous years participants have reported benefits from exploring issues ranging from career progression, work-life balance and creative aspirations in a safe, confidential 1:1 session. The coach will guide the discussion to explore options, barriers to progress and develop an action plan.
In order to make the most of this we ask participants to identify prior to the session an issue, dilemma or difficult decision they wish to address. The 15 minute sessions will be held over the lunch period and will need to be booked in advance via this booking page.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Lifestyle and self-care
Lifestyle and self-care is an engaging session focused on the transformative power of healthy habits and the growing evidence based on the impact of physical activity, nutrition, social connections, sleep, and stress management on mental health and wellbeing.
The participants are encouraged to use the session to develop their unique lifestyle plan. In addition, the session includes a mindfulness-guided meditation session and practical information and tips needed to make changes that optimise wellness.
The session is led by Dr Mihaela Bucur and Dr Sarmila Sinha.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Mindfulness
In this session, Florian will briefly introduce the rationale for psychiatrists becoming familiar with mindfulness-based interventions. Mindfulness can be useful for psychiatrists themselves, but also for their patients. Florian will guide through some meditation practices and share resources that can be used to try this out at home.
Speaker
Florian is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He is the lead for training and teaching of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT, Schema Therapy).
As lead for the Maudsley Mindfulness Service he has been delivering Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Groups (MBCT) for patients with chronic depression and anxiety problems for 15 years. He is running an MBCT-based program to improve compassion, well-being and resilience in junior doctors. During the pandemic, Florian initiated the Mindfulness-for-All (M4ALL), a live online program for health staff support. Florian is the London-lead of a randomised-controlled multicentre trial investigating mindfulness on patients with CBT-resistant depression.
Florian teaches Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and MBCT on two MSc Courses in London. He has published in the areas of MBCT, anxiety and depression.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Congress run
The Congress run is a gentle, guided 5km run leaving from outside the Congress venue at 8am. The event has been a part of the International Congress since 2017 and is designed for everyone, whatever speed you run. So, lace up those trainers and join us for a morning shakeout before the congress sessions begin!
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1.10pm - 2.10pm
1:1 coaching session
There will be opportunities for 1:1 speed coaching at the International Congress this year. Following previous years participants have reported benefits from exploring issues ranging from career progression, work-life balance and creative aspirations in a safe, confidential 1:1 session. The coach will guide the discussion to explore options, barriers to progress and develop an action plan.
In order to make the most of this we ask participants to identify prior to the session an issue, dilemma or difficult decision they wish to address. The 15 minute sessions will be held over the lunch period and will need to be booked in advance via this booking page.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Lifestyle and self-care
Lifestyle and self-care is an engaging session focused on the transformative power of healthy habits and the growing evidence based on the impact of physical activity, nutrition, social connections, sleep, and stress management on mental health and wellbeing.
The participants are encouraged to use the session to develop their unique lifestyle plan. In addition, the session includes a mindfulness-guided meditation session and practical information and tips needed to make changes that optimise wellness. The session is led by Dr Mihaela Bucur and Dr Sarmila Sinha.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Yoga
Rupal Dave is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Trustee with the Charity 'The Yoga in Healthcare Alliance' (YIHA). She undertook yoga teacher training in 2018 and further training with YIHA in 2020, to develop skills in supporting accessible yoga for people of all abilities. She has since delivered complimentary yoga sessions to NHS colleagues and service-users. Rupal is passionate about supporting a yoga practice that draws on a structured, evidence-based sequence to improve health and wellbeing.
This gentle morning practice will draw on evidence-based principles of mindfulness, breathwork and gentle stretching postures to set a calm, focussed mindset for the busy day at Congress ahead. The session is designed to be safe and accessible for all. Anyone can take part in normal daywear; special clothing or handstand-skills are not required!
The session is adapted to support participants to join in either seated on a chair or floor. A yoga mat is not essential (and will not be supplied during the session). Please feel free to bring a mat, blanket or towel if you wish.
Please note that although this activity is free, you will need to book the yoga session via this booking page in advance as spaces are limited.
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8.00am - 8.45am
Mindfulness
Overview
In this session, Florian will briefly introduce the rationale for psychiatrists becoming familiar with mindfulness-based interventions. Mindfulness can be useful for psychiatrists themselves, but also for their patients. Florian will guide through some meditation practices and share resources that can be used to try this out at home.
Speaker
Florian is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He is the lead for training and teaching of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT, Schema Therapy).
As lead for the Maudsley Mindfulness Service he has been delivering Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Groups (MBCT) for patients with chronic depression and anxiety problems for 15 years. He is running an MBCT-based program to improve compassion, well-being and resilience in junior doctors. During the pandemic, Florian initiated the Mindfulness-for-All (M4ALL), a live online program for health staff support. Florian is the London-lead of a randomised-controlled multicentre trial investigating mindfulness on patients with CBT-resistant depression.
Florian teaches Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and MBCT on two MSc Courses in London. He has published in the areas of MBCT, anxiety and depression.