Workshop Information
Resilience – Lived Experience
IN-PERSON
Cymru Wales, East Midlands, East of England, London, North East & Cumbria, North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & the Humber
Workshop Description
This empowering session goes beyond the buzzword of resilience, diving into what it truly means to bounce back, adapt, and grow — through the honest and moving lens of lived experience.
Facilitated by individuals who’ve faced significant adversity, the session highlights the emotional and practical components of resilience. It offers staff a chance to reflect, reset, and reconnect with their inner strength in a supportive and relatable environment.
Participants will:
🧠 Hear real-life stories of personal resilience in action
💡 Explore the internal and external factors that build or deplete resilience
🛠️ Learn simple, evidence-based strategies for managing stress and sustaining energy
💬 Share and reflect on their own experiences in a safe, inclusive space
Workshop Components May Include:
Lived experience storytelling centred on overcoming challenges
Guided journaling or reflective writing prompts
Group discussion on common workplace stressors and pressures
Resilience toolkit: mindset shifts, boundary-setting, and wellbeing habits
What You’ll Walk Away With:
A deeper, more human understanding of resilience
Practical techniques to apply both in and outside of work
Increased emotional awareness and peer connection
Renewed confidence in navigating challenges with strength and purpose
Whether your team is currently facing pressure or simply preparing for what’s next, this workshop brings resilience to life in a way that sticks — with honesty, warmth, and real-world relevance.
Staff Benefits
- Enhances ability to manage stress and adversity - Builds confidence and coping mechanisms - Promotes emotional agility and growth mindset - Encourages peer support and shared experience
