In high-pressure, fast-paced workplaces, such as healthcare, education, social care, legal settings, and third-sector organisations, stress can feel unavoidable. But mindfulness and compassion can be powerful tools to support well-being, resilience, and performance.
We’re delighted to welcome Bridgette O’Neill, Christina Shennan, Sarah Millband, and Phoebe Roman from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University for this interactive session, where they will share:
✔️ Key considerations in working in high stress environments
✔️ Theoretical understandings informing self-care
✔️ Research insights into workplace mindfulness and its impact.
✔️ Practical self-care strategies to use immediately.
✔️ An example of how to effectively assess the impact of a workplace programme and contribute to the evidence base
Expect an interactive session, including guided practices and the opportunity to ask questions. You’re welcome to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion.
Event Details
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Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025
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Time: 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
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Location: Online via Zoom
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Tickets: £5–£20 (or donation). All ticket holders will receive a recording.
About the teachers
Bridgette O’Neill is a senior lecturer with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University. She is a co- author of the journal article ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for our time: a curriculum that is up to the task’ and is motivated to understand what kind of mindfulness and compassion practices are needed to support us with the challenges of our time.
Sarah Millband is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher, trainer and supervisor. She teaches mindfulness within the NHS for patients, medical students and clinical staff and in the voluntary sector for staff and volunteers, for carers and through social prescribing partnerships. Sarah lives in South Wales and teaches the Mindful Self Care Programme in health and social care settings for the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University.
Christina Shennan is a tutor on the Masters in Mindfulness Based Approaches at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP), Bangor University and teaches the Mindful Self Care Programme for the University. She works as a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher in Psychological Services in the NHS and in the oncology field. Christina has extensive experience of supporting staff and carers, especially in the oncology field, and leads mindfulness-based workshops for health professionals.
Phoebe Roman has worked in NHS secondary mental health care services since 1989. She leads the Mindfulness in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy module at Bangor University and is a teacher and supervisor of mindfulness-based courses. She has extensive experience of supporting staff in the NHS including through mindfulness-based programmes.