Training, coaching, retreats and away days

I felt something really shifted in me in a positive way that day. Kirstien was a very skillful facilitator finding the right balance of giving psychological theory for reflection and holding space for people to talk. I felt really heard and validated and it was very team building too. I have found myself in a calmer place since doing the RAW training and much more present. The venue is absolutely beautiful in nature and very peaceful, the perfect environment to have an away day, let go of work and come back to the self and re-set.

Anna Berkley. Midwife. Attended 1 day RAW training

This was outstanding training and should be used as a model for all services.

A major benefit was helping people to process past trauma and experiences and giving us tools so we don't let our past baggage negatively influence the job as much as giving us the tools to look after ourselves to support our wellbeing in this job".

Participant’s feedback from the Communication and Wellbeing training for Independent Senior Advocates

Thank you so much Kirstien and Sarah. This has been a brilliant experience. Week by week I have felt myself feel more settled, more accepting of myself and more able to meet the challenges in my life. From the moment I set foot in the field, you helped me to feel welcome and at ease. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to spend time with such a wise, kind group of people in such a beautiful space.

Tallulah Street, Yoga Teacher (after 3 month psychological fitness program)

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. (1 year on from undertaking Resilience Program)

“This course 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”.

Mark Roden - Operations Manager (1 Year on from undertaking Resilience program)

“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 years.”

Sara Ledger, Research & Development Manager, Babylifeline

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 and Incidence Management, Environment Agency after 1 year Resilience Program

I have had the pleasure of working with Kirstien for over 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

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

From our first conversations Kirstien intuitively understood what we needed as a group and created a day that both met those needs and offered so much more.

Our team was transformed by our time in the Field of Possibility. Trust, warmth and connectedness between us grew out of her skilful, warm, honest facilitation and ability to be in and use nature together.

We were able to turn up as ourselves and begin to think and feel creatively together about our work. We left with a new clarity feeling like a gang, in support and trust.

Ellie Ricketts, Macmillian Psycho-oncologist about the Southwest Psych-oncologists’ Community Away Day

The big difference with this course compared to other mental health/wellbeing interventions is it’s 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 Centre, Environment Agency. (1 year on from attending Resilience Program)

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