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    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
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      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas

From Surviving to Thriving
Motivation, Wellbeing, and Team Connection

From Surviving to Thriving - 
​Motivation, Wellbeing, and Team Connection for Early Childhood Educators

INDIVIDUAL - $129
TEAM - $599
SESSIONS
Thursday 6th August 2026
​
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia

Thursday 23rd July 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania
​6:00pm - 8:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory 

INDIVIDUAL - $129; TEAM - $599

TEAM - For 1 x Individual Early Learning Centre

From Surviving to Thriving - 
Motivation, Wellbeing, and Team Connection for Early Childhood Educators

2-Hour Professional Development Workshop

Overview
This uplifting and empowering professional development workshop supports early childhood educators to move beyond simply managing the demands of their role and towards building confidence, wellbeing, motivation, and meaningful workplace connections. Through positive psychology, reflective practice, and practical strategies, participants will strengthen resilience, enhance team culture, and reconnect with the passion, purpose, and joy that inspired them to work in early childhood education.

What Early Childhood Teams Will Learn:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Recognise their strengths and unique contributions to the workplace
  • Understand the importance of self-worth and confidence in professional practice
  • Increase motivation and engagement at work
  • Apply positive psychology principles to everyday practice
  • Build stronger relationships with colleagues
  • Improve communication and teamwork skills
  • Create a more positive and supportive workplace environment
  • Develop strategies to manage stress and workplace pressures
  • Increase resilience and emotional wellbeing
  • Understand the importance of self-care and work-life balance
  • Foster a culture of kindness, gratitude, and respect
  • Reconnect with their passion and purpose in early childhood education
  • Contribute positively to team culture and workplace morale
  • Develop practical wellbeing strategies they can use immediately
  • Create a personal action plan to support ongoing growth and wellbeing

Modules
Module 1: The Power of You
  • Strengths, confidence, and self-worth
  • Recognising your impact

Module 2: Finding Joy at Work
  • Positive psychology
  • Gratitude and wellbeing
  • Creating meaningful moments

Module 3: Stronger Together
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Respectful communication
  • Building positive relationships

Module 4: Thriving, Not Just Surviving
  • Stress management
  • Self-care and resilience
  • Wellbeing action planning 
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  • Home
  • ECE
    • The Regulated Child >
      • The Regulated Child - Australia
      • The Regulated Child - United States and Canada
      • The Regulated Child - United Kingdom
    • The Secure and Resilient Child >
      • The Secure and Resilient Child - AUS
    • Belonging, Voice, and Everyday Practice in Early Childhood >
      • Belonging, Voice, and Everyday Practice in Early Childhood - AUS
    • Provocations, Environments, and Behaviour Guidance >
      • Provacations, Environments, and Behaviour Guidance - AUS
    • The Calm and Confident Classroom >
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - Australia
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United Kingdom
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United States and Canada
    • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator >
      • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Australia >
        • The Connected Child: The Confident Educator - 2-hr course AUS
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Online
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Sydney
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Melbourne
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Brisbane
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator Perth
    • From Surviving to Thriving >
      • From Surviving to Thriving - Aus
    • Inspired Leaders >
      • Inspired Leaders - Aus
    • Inspired Leadership >
      • Inspired Leadership - AUS
    • The Ecology of Early Childhood >
      • The Ecology of Early Childhood - Aus
    • Provocations In Play >
      • Provocations in Play - Aus
    • The Six Pillars of Early Childhood Practice >
      • The Six Pillars of Early Childhood Practice - AUS
    • The Environment as the Third Teacher >
      • The Environment as the Third Teacher - AUS
    • Building Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Security >
      • Building Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Security - AUS
    • The Voice of the Child >
      • The Voice of the Child - Aus
    • The Outdoor Learning Environemnt >
      • The Outdoor Learning Environment - Aus
    • Attachment, Connection, and Emotional Security >
      • Attachment, Connection, and Emotional Security - AUS
    • Transitions and Group Times >
      • Transitions and Group Times - AUS
    • Foundations of Child Psychology >
      • Foundations of Child Psychology in Early Learning - AUS
    • Positive Psychology in Early Childhood >
      • Positive Psychology in Early Childhood - AUS
    • The Developing Child: Identity Confidence, and Emotional Growth >
      • The Developing Child: Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Growth - AUS
    • Early Childhood Excellence - Bali
    • The Regulated Leader: Educator Wellbeing & Leadership in Practice
    • Early Years Mastery - Australia >
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Sydney
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Melbourne
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Brisbane
  • The Whole Child
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - Australia
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United States of America/Canada
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United Kingdom
  • Support Groups
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Mid-Year Reset - Supporting Early Childhood Education
      • 2-Hour Early Childhood Masterclass
      • Supervision 101
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Leading with Purpose: A Course for Centre Managers
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting and Guiding Resilient Children: Confidence, Coping, Growth, & Positive Behaviour
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Attachment, Connection, & Emotional Security
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
      • Being a Lead Educator
    • Support Groups xo Canada xo >
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
    • Support Groups xo United Kingdom
    • Self-Paced Sessions - Australia
  • Online Courses
    • Educator Essentials - AUS
    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Centre Leadership Mastery
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Leadership Handbooks
    • Centre Director Handbook
    • Educational Leader Handbook
  • Quality in Practice
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Assessment and Rating Confidence Toolkit
    • NQF Excellence Toolkit: Moving Towards Exceeding
    • Meeting & Exceeding: 40-Days to Master the NQF
    • National Quality Framework - Meeting & Exceeding Reference Guide Overviw
    • A Practical Pathway to Meeting & Exceeding the NQF
    • Exceeding the National Quality Framework >
      • Exceeding in Practice Spark Your Service to the Next Level
      • Exceeding the National Quality Framework - Weekly Tasks + Videos
      • Exceeding Conference >
        • Exceeding Made Practical Online
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Brisbane
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Sydney
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Melbourne
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Adelaide
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Perth
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • The 12-Week Centre Transformation Intensive
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Canada
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United States of America
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United Kingdom
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
  • Early Childhood Excellence Sessions
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators ​Australia
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators - Recorded
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
    • General Terms and Conditions
    • Terms and Conditions xo Retreats
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas