Mark Russell, Head of Flood Forecasting Centre, Environment Agency
“The big difference with this course compared to other mental health/wellbeing interventions is it permanency. It is about building resilience now and for the future to sustain mental wellbeing rather than to fix a short term or immediate crisis.”
Mark Russell, Head of Flood Forecasting Centre, Environment Agency. Feedback one year on from attending Resilience Program
Tom Toogood, Technical Advisor, Environment Agency
“I found the learning on the course to be enlightening and it is something that always feels like it’s there, unlike other training or courses, the content of which fades quite quickly. This is something that will stick with me for life and actually grows more”.
Tom Toogood, Technical Advisor, Environment Agency. Feedback one year on from having attended a Resilience Program
Sara Ledger, Research and Development Manager, Babylifeline
“Kirstien has been integral in developing the Resilience course we run for maternity healthcare professionals. Kirstien’s breadth of knowledge around the subject of coping with extremely stressful incidences as part of your daily life has lent itself to the superb delivery and content of the course. In addition, the flexibility and adaptability of how she works in trying to ensure that each delegate gets the most that they can out of the day is awe-inspiring.
When I first started speaking to her about my ideas, which were vague, she immediately got it and knew exactly where to take it and develop it into something that would be beneficial. Her communication with the delegates is both empathic and motivational. Every time I speak to Kirstien I am, myself, motivated to take on the world with new ideas and a fresh perspective, and I am grateful to have got to know her over these last couple of years.”
Sara Ledger, Research and Development Manager, Babylifeline
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Pip Jones, Breathworks, Mindfulness Teacher & Director of Skylarker
“I’ve touched an incredible deep sense of wellbeing that can’t be taken away, even by illness or death. In my moments of insight I have felt light and free, and really really well in a deeply peaceful way. I’ve seen that it’s possible to live without blame and to let go of lots of heaviness from the past I was still carrying”.
Pip Jones Mindfulness & Breathworks Teacher, Director of Skylarker
“I’ve touched an incredible deep sense of wellbeing that can’t be taken away, even by illness or death. In my moments of insight I have felt light and free, and really really well in a deeply peaceful way. I’ve seen that it’s possible to live without blame and to let go of lots of heaviness from the past I was still carrying”. Pip Jones
Gina Hayes, Yoga Teacher & Social Entrepreneur
“It was like being given pair of new glasses to see the world. The glasses might shakeup everything you thought or they might deepen everything you already knew. Whatever they do the glasses need to be viewed so you can realise your own presence and peace.”
Gina Hayes, Yoga Teacher, Director of Yoga Sunshine
It was like being given pair of new glasses to see the world. The glasses might shakeup everything you thought or they might deepen everything you already knew. Whatever they do the glasses need to be viewed so you can realise your own presence and peace.” GH
Sophia Chowdry, Film Set Decorator
“Everything was encouraged, allowed - there were no rights and wrong with how things landed for us. It didn't feel like pressure just a gentle teasing in a new direction. Loved it!
Sophia Chowdry, Film Set Decorator
“Everything was encouraged, allowed - there were no rights and wrong with how things landed for us. It didn't feel like pressure just a gentle teasing in a new direction. Loved it!
Chloe Schwab, Craino-osteopath
“I think the journey has felt like a massive privilege. Enriching and inspiring to hear your wisdom and understanding, and hearing what has unfolded for the other passengers in the bus. I have learnt more about the interconnectedness of between us all and our surroundings and our physical bodies and ‘psychic’ bodies. It felt like a really natural and organic way of exploring and understanding that has gone way beyond the zoom sessions. I have understood and observed that we need to trust and to love and to listen and to know. Wow!!! What an amazing thing!!”
Chloe Schwab - Craino-osteopath
“I think the journey has felt like a massive privilege. Enriching and inspiring to hear your wisdom and understanding, and hearing what has unfolded for the other passengers in the bus. I have learnt more about the interconnectedness of between us all and our surroundings and our physical bodies and ‘psychic’ bodies. It felt like a really natural and organic way of exploring and understanding that has gone way beyond the zoom sessions. I have understood and observed that we need to trust and to love and to listen and to know. Wow!!! What an amazing thing!!” Chloe Schwab
Kerensa Gordon, Hospitality Manager
“Kirstien, I particularly loved your way of showing us the principles in your inquisitive , intuitive and broadest smiley way.
I would describe this tour as a really great way to learn to trust ourselves and our intuition more... to take the time out to re - group our thoughts in what can be a pretty hectic life and to challenge our ideas of reality and the secret that we all hold inside us that can be exercised and used as a tool to enhance our experience of life and not feel too guilty when we don’t!.
Kerensa Gordon, Hotel Manager
“The group itself made it really lovely and I particularly loved your way of showing us the principles in your inquisitive , intuitive and broadest smiley way”. Kerensa Gordon
Paula Burton, Senior Officer, Incident Management and Resilience, Environment Agency
“A brilliant course that I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. The facilitators were lovely and induced a very relaxing, calming and open atmosphere that made sharing and engaging easy.”
Paula Burton, Senior Officer, Incident Management and Resilience, Environment Agency
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Kevin Barnes National Operations Manager - Environment Agency
“Transformational for me personally at a time when I needed it most. Participating in this training with Frontline Resilience, is a unique experience in my working life, which will improve not only how I am at work but also in all aspects of my life. Thank you.”
Kevin Barnes National Operations Manager - Environment Agency
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Jon Snowdon, Senior Advisor - Sustainable Business and Development, Environment Agency
“Any anxiety or intrepidation about the course soon left me. It has developed into the most valuable and enjoyable training I have ever had. Truly it (Frontline Resilience's course on resilience and resourcefulness) has the potential to change lives!!”
Jon Snowdon, Senior Advisor - Sustainable Business and Development, Environment Agency
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Simon Daly, Director InterBe
“I have had the pleasure of working with Kirstien over the last 5 years. As well as becoming a valued friend my experience is that she brings with her a high level of willingness to create great relationships, great work and has consistently produced great results. I find her commitment to transforming issues and difficulties refreshing and inspiring and I am constantly surprised at her level of ability in perceiving what works. I know that her wealth of personal qualities and background experience will always make a big difference for people.”
Simon Daly, Director InterBe
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Susan Harding
“In a challenging industry where staff motivation and wellbeing are key, Kirstien worked with us over many years, at all levels of the 3,500 strong workforce, from Board level, and senior management to frontline staff. Providing professional support in the roles of researcher, consultant, trainer and coach, she worked with us to better understand, and to improve, staff resilience and capacity to sustain providing compassionate care. Kirstien has displayed a detailed understanding of the key issues, whilst her empathetic and insightful manner connects well with people. Kirstien truly inspires others to take on new approaches which enable them to make more of a difference in their own lives as well as to others.”
Susan Harding, Executive Director HR and Organisational Development, Somerset Care Group
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Mark Roden, Operations Manager
“Miss this course at your peril. This is a life-changer and a game-changer. I have a completely different appreciation for life, people and perspectives. I also am stress and anxiety free. I really now also understand how damaging and pointless that anxiety and stress was”.
One Year on from undertaking Resilience program
Mark Roden - Operations Manager
Dr Crystal Moore
“In my 20 years in the workplace I have experienced a lot of training. Nothing has come close to being as transformative as what Kirstien and Claire invited us to experience. If you get the chance, take it in a heartbeat!”
Dr Crystal Moore, Deputy Director Head Flood Forecasting and Incidence Management, Environment Agency
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Professor Alex Haslam
“In her work for Field of Possibility Kirstien Bjerregaard draws on her extensive experience as a researcher and practitioner to deliver a range of practical solutions for a set of very pressing challenges. Drawing on the latest insights in the field, these will prove immensely useful for a wide range of users.”
Professor Alex Haslam, Professor of Psychology, University of Queensland
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