Finding Balance
Thursday 8 October 2020
2pm – 4pm
About this Workshop
Working in the theatre industry is creative, varied and fulfilling, but it can also be unpredictable, stressful and a strain on mental wellbeing – elements that have been exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. So how do we look after ourselves on a daily basis? How can we manage our inevitable ups and downs more effectively?
Using neuroscience and mindfulness, Finding Balance is a workshop led by Katrina Hession that will deliver practical, effective tools to help manage stress, calm anxious thoughts and enable you to feel more balanced. You will gain a better understanding of how your mind and body operates, particularly during challenging times, so you can better self-manage. Discover how to use mindfulness principals in day to day life, and practice some meditation exercises – but don't worry there will be no levitating here, we debunk any unhelpful mindfulness myths!
These workshops have been made possible by Arts Council England's Emergency Response Fund.
Your Hosts
Katrina Hession
Katrina spent 16 years working as a TV Producer, working long hours and to tight deadlines. Eventually this led to a burn out and Katrina was forced to find a new set of coping strategies for life in production. 6 years on, she is now a qualified mindfulness trainer and specialises in workplace wellbeing. With a key focus on compassion and ways to manage stress and anxiety, Katrina prides herself on developing down-to-earth sessions that impact people's daily lives. She is passionate about equipping creative people with the tools they need to navigate their unique set of challenges, and thrive in a creative workspace. Find out more here: www.thisisarise.co.uk
Rosanna Elliott-Jones
Rosanna Elliott-Jones is a Director, Dramaturg and Artistic Director of Canvas Theatre. She has been a Connections Director for the National Theatre, a recipient of a Reach Out Placement at the Young Vic and has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and Headlong before moving back to Cornwall and setting up Canvas Theatre. She uses yoga in the rehearsal room and is currently training as a yoga teacher with Limehouse Studio.