Wellbeing

Thanks to technology, we can work on the bus, train or plane, as well as at home.

Is is any wonder we are suffering as a consequence?

Delicate Touch offers the solution to your company!

The aim ........... to begin decreasing that stress and raising employee performance and attendance.

For more information or to book a Workplace Wellbeing event please click here

Did you know:

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75% of illness is a direct result of stress.
In the UK £13billion is lost every year from sickness absence, the equivalent of 30million lost work days
That much of the stress we feel does not come solely from the workplace!
It is estimated that stress alone costs society around £3.8billion annually which is equal to 80 million lost days
Each day quarter of a million people in the UK are off work due to stress.
Can YOU afford not to make the best of your employees? Help them defeat their stress and see attendance, commitment and output increase!

Please read section on Stress Management for more information of how stress affects us, where it comes from as it is not always the case that stress at work is the problem but in fact it may come from outside factors which is then brought in to the workplace!.

How can you help beat stress?

Through stress management programs in the workplace such as stress management workshops, Wellbeing Days, counseling, on site therapists, relaxation room, .
Communication - if no-one knows there is a problem, how can it be helped?

What's available:

Stress Awareness & Management Workshops: -

This will get your staff involved mentally, emotionally & physically in the business of identifying and managing stress both in the workplace and in their daily lives and empower them to take measures to turn things around.

Learn about relaxation techniques that they will be able to do right at their desk, day after day
The wellbeing day will empower you to be seen as a caring, supportive & intelligent employer who

has your staff's & your business's wellbeing at heart!.

Complimentary Therapies in the Workplace:

Packages are built around your needs, utilizing both wellbeing days and workshops or individually. They can be a regular feature, one off's and for corporate events. Please click here to find out more.

Some of the Complimentary / Alternative Therapies that can be used in the workplace

A natural holistic therapy, Reiki is an energy technique that balances, harmonizes and restores our energy systems by channelling the energy through the centers in the palms of the hands. For this treatment a couch is advisable. You remain fully clothed and the treatments last 15-20mins . Psychologically, 20mins treatment is equal to 1.5 hours deep sleep. This experience alone makes Reiki a very effective stress reliever. For this treatment it is advisable for a private area to be provided to avoid any distractions whilst the treatment is being carried out so aiding the relaxation process.

Indian Head Massage

An extremely suitable treatment for the workplace as it can be performed through light clothing from a seated position, a couch is not necessary, and benefits can be seen from very short treatments lasting from as short as 15mns minutes. The neck, shoulders and arms are also included in the treatment, these are areas where tension shows up most frequently. For treatments in the workplace no oils are used. Although it is possible to perform this treatment at a person's desk or workstation, it is advisable for a private area to be provided to avoid any distractions whilst the treatment is being carried out so aiding the relaxation process.

Thai Foot Massage

Another very good treatment for the workplace. This can be applied using a seat and stool or a couch. In Thai Foot Massage, and also in reflexology, concentration is given to the 10 major energy lines in the body, which run from the top of the head all the way the soles of the feet. These lines end into 'pressure points', which reflect a complete map of the entire body and all its organs on the soles. By manipulating these different points, the body and the mind are stimulated to restore the balance in that particular area and thereby throughout the whole body. Sessions can be as short as 15mins. Although it is possible to perform this treatment at a person's desk or workstation, it is advisable for a private area to be provided to avoid any distractions whilst the treatment is being carried out so aiding the relaxation process.

This is done in small workgroups and it aims to teach people about identifying stress, managing stress, relaxation, breathing, the importance of "you time", handling stress etc. The exercises can then be carried on, on a daily basis, after the sessions in the workplace. The main benefits are: it brings calmness, peace and relaxation. The mind becomes sharper and more focussed. Its a valuable tool in helping in the removal of stress.