Mark Sidney

Director @Mindful Therapies

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Mindful Therapies is a social enterprise committed to bringing the benefits of mindfulness to as many people as possible. We provide services to businesses, individuals and the general public. I specialize in delivering mindfulness interventions into the workplace. Mindfulness enables us to cultivate metacognition, the ability to observe what is going on in your mind without reacting, to achieve an optimum mind state. An optimum mind state is a feeling of ease, free from anger, fear and anxiety enabling us to feel secure, connected and happier. Regular mindfulness practice can reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and pain, improve memory and emotional intelligence and strengthen the immune system. Benefits in the workplace can include an increase in overall wellbeing and resilience; relationships and teamwork; performance and productivity; leadership and decision-making; and creativity and innovation. It can also lead to increased staff retention and job satisfaction.We have delivered courses and workshops to organisations across the North East including Proctor and Gamble, EE, Robson Laidler, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council and Both Newcastle and Northumbria universities. Mindful Therapies offers a holistic approach to staff wellbeing, offering tailored one-to-one and group interventions. We offer:• Mindfulness courses, workshops and taster sessions• Individually tailored one-to-one mindfulness coaching• Teacher training to support staff members to become mindfulness champions in their workplaces. • Individual counselling and coaching Although we are qualified and accredited to deliver specific mindfulness courses, we have also developed a specific course for the workplace, Mindful Attitudes at Work, which combines theory, science and attitudes with mindfulness meditation practices specifically adapted for the workplace.