Wellbeing – Good For Individuals and Organisations
The evidence is in, and has been for a long time. Organisations are now switching onto the fact that by looking after their employees properly they are also building organisational resilience as well as fulfilling their moral obligations and improving on the bottom line. Mindfulness meditation for example is now proven to reduce depression, anxiety and increase focus, performance and quality of life.
We are specialists in the field of wellbeing using VR technology, having developed and implemented mental health programs for large organizations, we have extensive practical experience in what works and what doesn’t. We combine the latest insights from mindfulness meditation with CBT and other key factors in wellbeing to create holistic, practical vr wellbeing programs that change lives for the better.
Our psychologists offer training programs in mindfulness meditation and key ‘healthy thinking’ skills to organizations as part of our virtual reality wellbeing services. We combine this experience with the latest technologies that we have seen can make a difference, offering the following comprehensive services along with vr training.
Virtual Reality Guided Meditation
We know virtual reality is so immersive it can transport your teams to anywhere in the world, or off-world. Using VR can support individuals through a structured mindfulness meditation experience and guide and support them through the key principles.
Using VR allows your staff to completely remove themselves from environmental cues and stressors and to center themselves properly, building the skills and self knowledge to allow them to then apply this in more busy day to day environments.
A VR meditation station can be left running in your company for staff to use as they please during any break, and help build resilience and perspective in your teams.
We Use Powerful Wellbeing Technology Like Muse
Although not VR, a very useful addition to any wellbeing programme is the Muse headset, this is an EEG (electroencephalography) headset that measures brain activity. This unique piece of equipment connects to a mobile device or tablet and gives instant neurofeedback during its own guided meditations. This instant neurofeedback then allows users to quickly realise when their mind is wandering and refocus.
We have found this to be incredibly powerful and speeds up the process of learning these “meta cognitive” skills, allowing the practitioner to quickly spot when they drift and refocus more quickly in their day to day roles. Helping them develop their concentration and focus throughout their day.
Muse headsets can also be linked to a dashboard to monitor progress, so additional support can be offered where required and provided remotely to users of the muse headset. This allows for extra targetted coaching for those who are in need of additional guidance in their mindfulness meditation practice.
We also hire the Muse headsets and connected Apples devices separately, independent of any wellbeing programmes, please contact us for details.
Change Your Breathing, Change Your State
Another useful piece of technology for any wellbeing programme is the Spire Pebble, this small device monitors your breathing and in use we found it extremely useful in again making ourselves aware of how tense we are during a day.
Spire lets you know this through monitoring breathing, we know breathing is key to how we feel, so through monitoring this we can find out how often we are stressed during the day, locations, patterns and other triggers.
The really clever bit however is the instant feedback, like the muse it can sense when we are tense and vibrate to remind us when to relax, it was surprising during the course of a day just how many times we realised we were tense and holding our body in a very tense manner.
This brilliant device helps you develop better breathing habits which in turn make us more aware of our physiological state and our ability to change it.
Virtual reality wellbeing sessions offer a new and effective approach to addressing mental health issues. What companies get from wellbeing sessions:
Employees:
- Reduced stress and anxiety: Employees dealing with high levels of stress or personal issues can benefit from virtual reality sessions that provide relaxation and stress reduction techniques.
- Improved concentration and productivity: Virtual reality sessions can improve concentration, creativity, and overall productivity, making them suitable for people looking to maximize productivity.
- Flexibility and accessibility: Virtual reality sessions can be accessed on-demand, allowing employees to fit them into their schedules, whether at home or in the workplace.
Organizations:
- Employee retention: Companies that offer mental health support through VR are more likely to retain top talent by demonstrating a commitment to their well-being.
- Reduced absenteeism: Virtual reality sessions can help reduce absenteeism due to mental health issues, leading to improved attendance and productivity.
- Cost savings: Improved mental health can lead to lower healthcare costs and increased overall efficiency, saving companies money.
How do wellness sessions work in the workspace?
Virtual reality mental health sessions work by immersing people in immersive experiences that help them cope with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Employees can access these sessions through VR headsets that create a virtual environment tailored to their needs.
- Personalized content: Virtual reality sessions can be customized to meet individual needs, offering guided relaxation, mindfulness exercises, and even therapy sessions with trained professionals.
- Immersion in the environment: Employees are transported to calming virtual landscapes that reduce stress, providing a psychological escape from the pressures of the workplace.
- Real-time feedback: Virtual reality technology can provide real-time feedback on a person’s mental state, helping employees understand and manage their emotions.