Resilience is not simply about pushing through difficult situations. Understanding our strengths and the external factors supporting us can help us respond more effectively when challenges arise.
Using a strength-based and solution-focused perspective, The Resilience Doughnut introduces participants to a practical model for understanding and strengthening resilience.
Tailored for schools and workplaces, the presentation explores personal strengths, seven external factors influencing resilience and practical ways these elements can work together to support individuals and communities.
Identify the personal strengths that can help you respond to challenges.
Recognise the people, environments and external factors that contribute to your resilience.
Leave with a practical model for understanding how resilience can be developed.
Learn how to combine your strengths and supports to better navigate challenges and change.
Option 1: 1-hour presentation to either all staff or all year-level staff
Option 2: 1-hour presentation to parents
Option 3: 1-hour introductory presentation to whole year level
Option 4: 1-hour workshop with key staff on how to deliver a 3-5 lesson plan
Option 5: Full package. Sign up for all 4 options.
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Sal’s Resilience Doughnut presentation at Loyola College for our Year 10 cohort was truly transformative. Sal's engaging and insightful approach captivated our students from start to finish.
He adeptly communicated the importance of resilience in a relatable and inspiring way for teenagers. The practical strategies and anecdotes from people within the community he shared resonated deeply with our students, equipping them with valuable tools to navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
The feedback from our students and staff has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the immediate impact of his message. We are incredibly grateful for Sal’s contribution to our school’s wellbeing program and look forward to welcoming him back in the future. Thank you, Sal, for making such a positive difference in the lives of our students.
We were blessed to have Sal Valentino present to our Year 10s on the Resilience Doughnut. Sal was extremely engaging and captured the audience with his knowledge, wit, and his ability to connect with students.
A Year 10 audience can be tough to engage but Sal knew the climate and was able to connect with all our students. It was evident that Sal has a strong educational background and is a highly capable presenter who with sound theory behind his practice. The students left on a high and I know they took with them the tools that Sal provided regarding resilience. I could not recommend anyone more highly. Thankyou Sal, you made a difference.