Philippines 2025

Itinerary

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM):
- Official Welcome: A gentle gathering to welcome participants. We'll open the floor for introductions and set the intention for the journey ahead.
- Lecture: Meditation & Medicine - An introduction to the benefits of meditation and mindfulness techniques, how they can reduce burnout, enhance focus and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in your medical career.
- Guided Practice: Body Scan Meditation – This is a powerful practice for cultivating mind-body awareness and releasing tension.

Morning Session (10:00 – 12:00PM)
- Workshop: “Micro Doses” of Mindfulness: Introduction to integrating short, powerful mindfulness exercises into the daily rhythm of busy work-life & stressors.
- Workshop: Mindful Movement and Embodiment: A practical session on linking meditation to physical activity, demonstrating how mindfulness can be practiced while walking, stretching, or exercising.
· Afternoon Session (3:00PM – 5:00PM)
- Lecture: The Transformative Power of Journaling - Exploring and processing difficult emotions and thoughts without judgment or immediate reaction, transforming the emotional weight of a challenging day.
- Workshop: Just Breathe - A deep dive into grounding and presence techniques focussing on breath work. This session will introduce evidenced based techniques to reduce stress, improve focus and emotional regulation.
- Group Reflection and Discussion: A safe, facilitated space for participants to share insights, challenges, and initial experiences.

Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):
- Guided Practice: Visualisation meditation
- Lecture: Burnout and building buffers - The Neurobiology of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: A physician-led exploration of the neurological and physiological mechanisms of chronic stress. This session will provide the scientific basis for how and why meditation and self-care are essential for protecting the mind and body.
- Workshop: Building Your Personal Well-being Toolkit: A hands-on session where participants create a personalized, multi-faceted toolkit of practices. This includes a mix of short meditations, mindful exercises, and strategies for navigating specific stressors.
Afternoon Session (3:00PM – 5:00PM)
- Guided Practice: Seeing the Inner Goddess
- Workshop: The power of your thoughts: Mind-Body Unity
- Group Reflection and Discussion: A safe, facilitated space for participants to share insights, challenges, and initial experiences.

Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):
- Practical Training: Moving mindfully through the day
- Practical Training: The 60-Second Reset: A series of brief, powerful techniques designed to anchor you during high-pressure moments. In this session, we'll practice targeted breath work, somatic grounding, and cognitive reframing to help you feel less anxious and more in control during stressful or frustrating scenarios.
- Guided Practice: Affirmation meditation

Afternoon Session (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM):
- Guided Practice: Visioning Your Future: A meditative session to help participants connect with their long-term professional and personal goals with clarity and purpose.
- Mindful moments: sharing a meal with new friends, sharing insights, lessons learned and future aspirations

Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):
- Guided Practice: Loving Kindness & Healing Light Meditation
- Class choice meditation / mindfulness exercise
- Course Conclusion and Certification Ceremony: A formal closing, celebrating the participants' journey and commitment to their well-being.

15 hours CPD /CME wellbeing points claimable for medical professionals
Potential for additional CPD/CME depending on group size and specialties attending
- participants may claim up to 8 additional CPD points when they participate in Critical Reflection, Case discussions and Peer support groups (this will depend on number of participants and interest in additional CPD)