The Resilience Doughnut - ‘Combining Strengths To Thrive’

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

* Comprehensive DBT - Starts March 2026 *

What are the benefits and outcomes of our Comprehensive DBT Group Program at The Resilience Centre?

#1: Mindfulness
Tame emotional turmoil and develop foundational and powerful skills in mindfulness to be present and to break free from a cycle of emotional reactivity so you can find inner peace.

#2: Distress Tolerance
Develop effective distress tolerance skills and conquer impulsivity with practical strategies to manage urges and challenges without resorting to self-harm, substance abuse or risky behaviours.

#3: Emotional Regulation
Master interpersonal effectiveness techniques to improve communication, set boundaries, and foster connections so you can build healthy relationships that are lasting.

#4: Interpersonal Effectiveness
Discover self management skills to build positive habits, manage stress, and overcome setbacks with newfound grit, determination and overall resilience.

Thrive in life, not just survive anymore.

ENQUIRE TODAY to see if DBT is possibly a fit for you:
https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/comprehensive-dbt...

18/12/2025

* THE RESILIENCE SHOP *

Need any last minute gifts for Xmas?

Visit 'The Resilience Shop' on our website to get inspiration for the person in your life who can use a little extra sprinkle of support around Xmas ...

Our elves are currently packing and posting orders until Tuesday 23d December!

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/shop

17/12/2025

* ABC NIGHTLIFE INTERVIEW - Dr Lyn Worsley and Nick Bruining about Retirement - Psychologically and Financially *

Dr Lyn Worsley felt privileged to be interviewed alongside Nick Bruining, an ABC regular independent financial advisor, by Phillip Clark on ABC Nightlife last night.

Hear Lyn, Nick and Phillip discuss strategies for anyone considering the 'R' word for anyone pondering the idea of winding down in the long term.

Note: Interview starts 5 Min and 1 Sec into the program.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nightlife/106129918

16/12/2025

FINAL 2025 EPISODE - Christmas & Grandparenting 🎁 🎄 🤶 🎅🏽

15/12/2025

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday. If you are needing extra support, please know it is available.

11/12/2025

CHRISTMAS PODCAST: "Deck the Halls Without Hitting the Deck – Surviving Christmas in Separated Families"

Christmas can be a challenging time in all families, separated or not and nearly always requires a degree of flexibility. Clinical Social Worker Davide Di Pietro from The Family Counselling Clinic and The Resilience Centre discusses with Leigh Hatcher the tricky subject of accommodating Christmas traditions, gifts, celebrating without children and many more aspects of how to survive Christmas in a separated family.

A must listen for all separated families during this extra special, yet vulnerable, time of the year that is now approaching us:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2019/11/07/deck-the-halls-without-hitting-the-deck-surviving-christmas-in-separated-families/

Christmas can be a challenging time in all families, separated or not and nearly always requires a degree of flexibility. Clinical social worker Davide Di Pietro discusses with Leigh Hatcher the tricky subject of accommodating Christmas traditions, gifts, celebrating without children and many more a...

10/12/2025

* LAUNCHING SOON - FINAL 2025 PODCAST from The Modern Grandparenting Podcast about ... CHRISTMAS *

* LAUNCHING SOON - FINAL 2025 PODCAST about ... CHRISTMAS *

Get ready, Grandfam! Our final episode is fast approaching, hiding in a festive bow for 5 more sleeps and guess what ... it is about all things Christmas! 🎁✨

It is going to be an extra special Christmas edition of The Modern Grandparenting Podcast, with banter from our trio of hosts about what makes Christmas magical, as well as sometimes a little complicated, to be honest ...

🎄 We’re talking about navigating family dynamics, choosing non-stressful gifts, spending intentional time, honouring your traditions (old and new) and ... how to actually make the countdown to Christmas a little fun.

🎧 Don’t miss the warm, wise, and wonderfully festive final episode of the year - coming your way this Monday 15th December!

09/12/2025

Our hearts are with the community of Koolewong in the aftermath of the fires that were devastating over the weekend. When we are thinking about the definition of 'resilience', we think about combining our strengths in the face of adversity.

All media reports highlight stories of the community coming together to help those who lost their homes, as well as the fire fighters battling the fires, through the contribution of funds, donations of goods and delivery of foods.

We see evidence of 'The Resilience Doughnut' in total action - the building of resilience and connecting with others, combining the Community Factor, the Friends Factor and the Work Factor to foster hope and optimism in the face of uncertainty and loss.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/nsw-central-coast-families-devasted-by-fierce-koolewong-bushfire/106111938

Photo Credit: ABC News - Aerial vision of emergency level fire in Koolewong, Central Coast, NSW

04/12/2025

* NEW PODCAST *

DBT - What is it and WHY do Dialectical Behaviour Therapy at The Resilience Centre?

When considering whether a DBT Group Program is going to be suitable for you (or someone you know who has a recommendation to do DBT), our experts in the field - Registered Psychologist Sarah Piper and Clinical Psychologist Rosalie Clark from The Resilience Centre, guide us through what is DBT, how it works and what are the benefits of committing to it. Hear about what happens in a DBT Group Program here with as, as well as stories for inspiration and hope from the benefits of DBT here with us:

Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0027zfX7WzBInT602cRnyU?si=9aacbeb4fb39436c

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/resilience-centre-podcast/id1161596633?i=1000739612241

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2025/11/30/dbt-what-is-it-and-why-do-dialectical-behaviour-therapy-at-the-resilience-centre/

When considering whether a DBT Group Program is going to be suitable for you (or someone you know who has a recommendation to do DBT), our experts in the field - Registered Psychologist Sarah Piper and Clinical Psychologist Rosalie Clark from The Resilience Centre, guide us through what is DBT, how....

02/12/2025

* ONLINE SHOP *

HAVE YOU SEEN what is offered in The Resilience Shop for your personal or professional learning and development?

Shop our books, online seminars, webinars on demand, educational tools and training materials.

Suitable and beneficial for individuals, professionals, schools and workplaces.

Browse or make an order today. Orders are processed quickly for your delivery:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/shop

01/12/2025

The Modern Grandparenting Podcast - Episode #9:

* Grandparenting and Travel - With Special Guest - Australian Journalist and Television Presenter - MIKE MUNRO *

LAUNCHING TODAY!

Episode #9: Grandparenting and Travelling: With Special Guest – Mike Munro - LAUNCHING TODAY!

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Modern Grandparenting Podcast, Jackie (aka G-Jac) and Leigh (aka Papa Leigh) sit down with Mike Munro, one of Australia’s most respected journalists, for an intimate conversation that goes far beyond the newsroom.

Mike opens up about the challenges and hardships he faced in his childhood, as well as shares joyful stories from his family’s tradition of three-generation holidays, where grandparents, parents, and grandkids come together to create unforgettable moments.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Mike Munro—about resilience, family, and the legacy we choose to create.

Website:
https://moderngrandparenting.com.au/

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZc9SV9Q4hnPu1DerHffQ?si=017f240bb8d7460c

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-modern-grandparenting-podcast/id1822914570?i=1000739025952