Staying Afloat Together: Finding a way back from coercive or abusive experiences, feeling better and getting more out of life
The programme concentrates on the five things that nurture resilience:
- Inner strength to overcome hard times
- Self-belief
- Self-care
- Managing feelings
- Realistic optimism
Creating connections between women and validating their experience is central to the programme. Activities are adapted to the journey of the group.
Week One: Introductions and what is a strong woman
Introductions/ paperwork
Talking about course/What is a strong woman?
Week Two: Resilience
“Weebles wobble but they never fall down”
What is resilience?
Week Three: Inner Strength in hard times
Developing inner strength. Creating our own coping kit
Week Four: Self-belief
Appreciating our own uniqueness
Session Five: Self-care
Why do so many women find it difficult to really care for themselves
Session Six: Managing Feelings
Managing feelings, finding balance
Session Seven: Celebration and realistic optimism
Making affirmation mirrors and looking to the future
Awayday: Walking the Labyrinth: Letting go of what we don’t need and celebrating our connections
If you think this course will benefit you please get in touch with Julia on 07775 817544 or email info@womensworkshop.net

June 4, 2019
Mindful Assertiveness Training for Women Leaders and Managers.
Little Big Butterfly’s Introduction to Assertiveness Training course for women leaders and managers, examines and enables reflection of difficult work
situations, why we struggle to be assertive and how to negotiate effectively.
Over a half day training, participants will gain knowledge in recognising their own typical behaviour patterns, learn a new skill-set in dealing with difficult situations and an improved sense of well-being. Combining this training within mindfulness provides a compassionate and supportive environment,
touching on new and emerging therapeutic benefits that mindfulness practice can bring.
What: Mindful Assertiveness Training Course
When: 30th September 2015 or 21st October 2015
Cost is inclusive of
refreshments and course materials
*This particular course is aimed at Women only
About the Trainer:
Clara Shield has been delivering Assertiveness Training for professionals and women since 2008. Introducing a new approach to this training for 2015 is the inclusion of Mindfulness. A new and emerging practice which has been
proven to help to restore good mental wellbeing and promote compassion for ourselves and in our communication with others. Clara is a certified practitioner in Mindfulness awarded from the Mindfulness Association.
October 21, 2015
Mindful Assertiveness Training for Women Leaders and Managers.
Little Big Butterfly’s Introduction to Assertiveness Training course for women leaders and managers, examines and enables reflection of difficult work
situations, why we struggle to be assertive and how to negotiate effectively.
Over a half day training, participants will gain knowledge in recognising their own typical behaviour patterns, learn a new skill-set in dealing with difficult situations and an improved sense of well-being. Combining this training within mindfulness provides a compassionate and supportive environment,
touching on new and emerging therapeutic benefits that mindfulness practice can bring.
What: Mindful Assertiveness Training Course
When: 30th September 2015 or 21st October 2015
Cost is inclusive of
refreshments and course materials
*This particular course is aimed at Women only
About the Trainer:
Clara Shield has been delivering Assertiveness Training for professionals and women since 2008. Introducing a new approach to this training for 2015 is the inclusion of Mindfulness. A new and emerging practice which has been
proven to help to restore good mental wellbeing and promote compassion for ourselves and in our communication with others. Clara is a certified practitioner in Mindfulness awarded from the Mindfulness Association.
September 30, 2015