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The Deep Calm
30 September to 7 October 2026
Gentle Giants, Quiet Minds
This seven day deep dive into wellbeing is specifically designed for medical professionals seeking to cultivate resilience, reduce burnout, and achieve a sustainable well-being practice.
Allow the ocean’s rhythm to reset your internal clock as you return to nature in its purest form. Immerse yourself in this sanctuary of deep blue water and wellness. Here, you will find a perfect harmony between the stillness of the sea and the quiet strength within yourself.
You will learn to harness your innate strengths, navigate emotional and ethical complexities, and foster a compassionate presence in both professional and personal lives.
This once in a lifetime retreat gives more than new skills: it's about reconnecting with your true, authentic self. As the water washes over you, let your mind settle into a deep, meditative state, finding harmony between the gentle giants of the ocean and the quiet strength within yourself.
Each day offers a balanced approach to learning - combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. You'll have dedicated time for personal reflection and contemplation, allowing you to integrate new self-care techniques and tailor them to your personal and professional life.
Day 1: Official Welcome & Sunset Drinks
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Day 2:​ Laying the Foundation for Well-being
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Benefits of Meditation & Mindfulness for Doctors
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​Importance of breath
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Guided Body Scan Meditation
Day 3: Reflection & Resilience
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The science behind burnout & compassion fatigue
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60 second reset: brief, powerful techniques for high pressure moments
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Micro doses of Mindfulness
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Day 4: Finding your Blissful Balance
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Mindful Awareness: Rhythms of the Reef
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Building your well-being tool kit
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Guided Practice: Echoes of the Giants
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​Day 5: Looking Forward
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Power of Positive Mindset
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Guided Meditation
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Mindful Movement​: Flow & Fluidity
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Day 6:​ Compassion & Connection
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Sunrise meditation on the beach
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Leadership & Compassion​
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Guided meditation: Loving Kindness
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Day 7: Emerging Renewed
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Sunrise: Visioning your future
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Closing session
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Certificate Ceremony
Cost: $500
- accommodation, flights and food arranged through our partner
"Swimming with Gentle Giants"
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To book your place email blissful balance and we will contact you within 48 hours - limited places to 6 for this retreat
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Helpful Links for accommodation and flights:
Swimmingwithgentlegiants.com
My Fiji​
Google Flights
Staff Specialists: ask your LHD about TESL
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20 hours CPD /CME wellbeing points claimable for medical professionals
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Potential for additional CPD/CME depending on group size and specialties attending
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Participants may claim up to 6-8 additional CPD points when they participate in Critical Reflection, Case discussions and Peer support groups depending on specialty.
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Journal Club CPD up to 5 hrs when organised in groups prior to conference.
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