Teachers, social workers, therapists, administrators and human resource managers are among those looking into the Mirrors this week.

Government's professional and personal development training scheme started yesterday at Elbow Beach to encourage professionals to think on a different level.

The three-day interactive workshop - led by Mark Charley of Uncommon Results - explores thought-provoking questions and concepts, designed to foster a clearer outlook of what participants can accomplish and how they can make more powerful choices in the workplace.

A Government spokesman said: "Employees will also discover new ideas of working effectively with clients or staff, and feel a sense of empowerment and confidence in producing improved results at work.

"Interest in the professional/personal development training among employers is a clear recognition of the partnership Mirrors hopes to achieve with professionals, the community at large and young adults."

The spokesman said interest in the programme had spread since the launch of Mirrors last April.

"Employers have inquired about the programme because other employees who have completed previous Mirrors training sessions have exhibited a different approach to work and have been more productive in the workplace," he said.

Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation, Dale Butler, said: "Some of the participants have described the training as life-changing, or have experienced lots of light bulb moments where they have a breakthrough.

"Others have said the training has been insightful and rewarding, and that more professionals could benefit from participating in this programme.

"We encourage more people to sign up for the upcoming professional/personal development training. We also look forward to those that are interested to act as volunteers for the Mirrors youth residential component."

The next training session takes place on Monday to Wednesday, with a third session on April 16-18.

For more information contact Kimberley Jackson at 294 9291, or email: mirrors@gov.bm.