Cornerstones of Resilience: An Experiential Series (EN)

Mar 22, 11:30 - 13:30

Our brain’s #1 intention is to keep us safe & alive. On the flipside, this is reflected in certain patterns of negative, judgemental thinking. By becoming more aware of these thought patterns, we can learn not to become consumed by them. In this session, we will learn the ‘decentering’ technique and our ability to shift perspective. We will also learn how to intentionally turn to the positive as a long-term resilience-building strategy.

Apr 10, 17:30 - 19:30

We tend to push away unpleasant emotions, but the more we do, the more they persist and eventually boil to the surface and become uncontrollable. In this session we will learn about our habitual patterns of reactivity that can keep us feeling stuck, and how to make space for a wiser, more conscious response. We will learn to recognise, name and process emotions skilfully, as well as intentionally activate positive emotions.

May 29, 17:30 - 19:30

How we relate to ourselves, others and to a meaningful purpose is another key building block of resilience. After all, we are the one person that we spend most time with, and deeply connecting with our fellow beings in a complex, interconnected world is essential for our wellbeing. Too often, we complain about others, but we end up being the ones who suffer the most. In this session, we will learn how to strengthen the attitude of compassion and kindness towards ourselves and others, which can help us shift out of anxious and reactive states.

June 26, 17:30 - 19:30

We all know that nutrition and exercise are key to physical health, but their power goes far beyond that. The food we eat and the way we move our bodies can shape how we feel each day, influence our mood, and strengthen our mental resilience. Still, building healthy habits isn't always easy. Life gets busy, motivation dips, and old patterns can be hard to break. In this session, we’ll dive into why it can be so challenging, and how the right choices in food and movement can help you shift to a more energised, focused and uplifted state.

Rima Saad Hochreiter: 

Rima comes from a professional business background and deeply understands the challenges of working life, especially for ambitious and conscientious people. She is a skilled mindfulness trainer offering sustainable tools for better health and wellbeing. She teaches evidence-based programmes, such as MBSR and MBCT-L that have helped many people transform their lives. She believes that everyone has the capacity to learn self-regulating skills to feel their best and live a fulfilled life.

https://www.mindfullifeskills.com/about

Ricarda Silva Henao:

What makes Ricarda’s work truly special is her holistic perspective. Apart from her PhD in psychology, she has completed qualifications in neurology, nutrition, yoga & fitness, and relaxation. As a psychologist & systemic coach, she is passionate about supporting busy & ambitious women in establishing a sustainable, all-around healthy lifestyle through a deeper, more loving connection with their bodies, minds and souls.

"It has made me more aware of creating useful new habits and becoming more mindful in different situations. It gave me good insight into how many of us share similar thoughts and habits."

 

"This is a rare offer. It helped me share, hear and exchange impressions, experiences and thoughts in a safe and appreciative circle of people."

 

"It has helped me acquire more awareness on fundamental topics for my wellbeing that I had neglected."

 

"I found the atmosphere very inviting .. everyone was listening and seemed very understanding."

 

"It helped me get a perspective on topics I didn’t know much about .. also adding new angles or points of view. Being more mindful about handling certain situations, expanding my own view."

 

"I enjoyed taking this time to reflect and not feel the pressure to ‘do’ something. It was wonderful to exchange experiences with others. I thought it was well researched and set up. The calm and kind guidance was wonderful."

 

"Extremely helpful to gain insight and stimulate personal reflection. The sessions, as a whole, covered the most important aspects of what moves us in life. Thank you for this incredibly thought provoking and wholesome series. I am really taking away a lot from this."

 

"You made everyone feel very welcome, very relaxed atmosphere and great content in each session. The general slowing down, being more mindful in everyday life, helped me rethink some patterns I have in me that seemed difficult to be changed. So, I will keep on working on that. I liked the setting, very accommodating, friendly, open-minded. I liked the practices we did in each session."