Workshop on Mindfulness based practices in the workplace – Edith Cowan University (ECU)

An interactive 1-hour workshop on mindfulness based practices in the workplace was conducted for the staff of ECU, on the 28th of March 2025 at the ECU premises. Approximately 40 staff members participated from the academic and administrative departments of the organization.  Staff from the Kandy branch of ECU along with the General Manager of ECU, Dr. Helen Klaebe participated in the workshop virtually as it was streamed online.

The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Neil DS Lekamge, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness practitioner who currently heads a London mental health trust for mindfulness based interventions in clinical psychology (NHS UK).

During the workshop key elements of mindfulness-based practices in the workplace was introduced, based on concepts from the Oxford University Mindfulness center program, blending contemplative traditions together with cognitive science.

It was a successful programme with participants sharing their thoughts and feedback with Samutthana staff at the conclusion of the workshop.