Resilience & Radiance: Supporting Life, Work & Wellbeing

November 2025 xoxo
​Resilience & Radiance: Supporting Life, Work & Wellbeing
Day 1 – Thursday9:00 – 9:30am – Welcome & Introduction
9:30 – 11:00am – Stress, Depression & Anxiety (Workplace & Home)
  • Understanding stress, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and anxiety.
  • Recognising depression in self & others.
  • Practical Strategies:
    • Stress mapping in pairs
    • Active listening role-play in triads
    • Grounding & emotional check-ins in pairs
11:00 – 11:15am – Morning Tea
11:15am – 12:15pm – Stress in Life (Workplace, Home & Early Childhood)
  • Emotional labour, invisible load, reducing environmental stressors.
  • Practical Strategy: Small group brainstorm “stress busters” for work vs. home.
12:15 – 1:00pm – Identify Your Triggers
  • Reflection & personal regulation plan.
  • Practical Strategy: Journal reflection & coping strategy sharing in pairs.
1:00 – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00 – 3:00pm – Building Strong Mental Health
  • Habits: sleep, movement, nutrition, boundaries.
  • Practical Strategy: Create a “Wellbeing Menu” in small groups.
3:00 – 4:00pm – Recognise the Beauty of Positive
  • Gratitude, joy, laughter, celebrating small wins.
  • Practical Strategy: Pairs gratitude journaling & “strength spotting.”
4:00 – 5:00pm – The Power of Positive Aging (Erik Erikson)
  • Life stages: intimacy, generativity, integrity.
  • Reflection on purpose, resilience, and connection across adulthood.
  • Practical Strategy: Guided reflection journaling + sharing in triads.
6:30 – 8:30pm – Group Dinner

Day 2 – Friday9:00 – 10:00am – Coping Strategies
  • Box breathing, movement breaks, journaling, music.
  • Practical Strategy: Mindfulness walk or indoor adaptation in small groups.
10:00 – 12:00pm – Igniting Passionate Educators (2 hours)
  • Rekindling purpose & joy in your professional journey.
  • Practical Strategy: Reflection exercises in pairs, group discussion, action planning.
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm – Supporting Wellbeing through Emotional Strength
  • Emotional regulation, healthy communication, resilient teams.
  • Practical Strategy: Role-play supportive language & scenario-based problem solving.
2:00 – 2:45pm – The Power of Nature and Wellbeing
  • Nature-based practices to restore balance & reduce stress.
  • Practical Strategy: “Nature Reflection Cards” in pairs or outdoor observation activity.
2:45 – 3:30pm – Supporting Children’s Wellbeing through Nature
  • Benefits for children, outdoor play & emotional connection.
  • Practical Strategy: Design a “mini nature retreat” for children in small groups.
3:30 – 4:30pm – Integration, 7-Day Wellbeing Challenge & Closing
  • Reflection, commitments, action planning.
  • Handout: 30 self-care resources toolkit.