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Full Itinerary

June 3-7 at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome

Theme: Setting the Stage for Transformation

  • Afternoon Session (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM):

    • Official Welcome: A gentle gathering to welcome participants. We'll open the floor for introductions and set the intention for the journey ahead.

Day 2: Laying the Foundation for Well-being

Theme: Meditation & Medicine:  Mind-Body Connection

  • Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):

    • Lecture: Meditation & Medicine - An introduction to the benefits of meditation and mindfulness techniques, how they can reduce burnout, enhance focus and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in your medical career. 

    • Guided Practice: Practical application of key Meditation techniques – Mindfulness, Samatha, Open Awareness.

    • Workshop: Beyond the Breath: A deep dive into grounding and presence techniques focussing on breath work. This session will introduce evidenced based techniques to reduce stress, improve focus and emotional regulation.

  • Afternoon Session (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM):

    • Guided Practice: Body Scan Meditation – This is a powerful practice for cultivating mind-body awareness and releasing tension. 

    • Workshop: “Micro Doses” of Mindfulness: Learning to integrate short, powerful mindfulness exercises into the daily rhythm of busy work-life stressors.  

    • Group Reflection and Discussion: A safe, facilitated space for participants to share insights, challenges, and initial experiences.

Day 3: Recovery & Resilience

Theme: From Burnout to Brightness: laying the foundation for Resilience

  • Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):

    • Lecture: The Neurobiology of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: A physician-led exploration of the neurological and physiological mechanisms of chronic stress. This session will provide the scientific basis for how and why meditation and self-care are essential for protecting the brain and body.

    • Practical Training: The 60-Second Reset: A series of brief, powerful techniques designed to anchor you during high-pressure moments. In this session, we'll practice targeted breath work, somatic grounding, and cognitive reframing to help you feel less anxious and more in control during stressful or frustrating scenarios.

    • Guided Practice:  Gratitude meditation

 

  • Afternoon Session (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM):

    • Lecture: The Transformative Power of Journaling - Exploring and processing difficult emotions and thoughts without judgment or immediate reaction, transforming the emotional weight of a challenging day.

    • Workshop: Mindful Movement and Embodiment: A practical session on linking meditation to physical activity, demonstrating how mindfulness can be practiced while walking, stretching, or exercising.

 

Day 4: Work & Life: Finding a Blissful Balance

Theme: Building a Daily Well-being Practice

  • Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):

    • Lecture: The Science of Habit Formation: Practical, evidence-based strategies for integrating meditation and mindfulness into a busy professional life. We will discuss common barriers and how to overcome them.

    • Workshop: Building Your Personal Well-being Toolkit: A hands-on session where participants create a personalized, multi-faceted toolkit of practices. This includes a mix of short meditations, mindful exercises, and strategies for navigating specific stressors.

    • Guided Practice: Loving Kindness Meditation

 

  • Afternoon Session (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM):

    • Lecture and Discussion: Leadership and Compassion: How cultivating inner well-being makes you a more effective and compassionate leader for your team and a more present physician for your patients.

    • Group Reflection and Discussion: Sharing experiences related to compassionate practice and ethical challenges.

Day 5: Reflect, Refocus & Realise your Goals & Aspirations 

Theme: Looking forward to the future

  • Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM):

    • Guided Practice: Visioning Your Future: A meditative session to help participants connect with their long-term professional and personal goals with clarity and purpose.

    • Course Conclusion and Certification Ceremony: A formal closing, celebrating the participants' journey and commitment to their well-being.

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BLISSFUL BALANCE BY DR MARGOT : DESIGNED BY COOPER SHAW

At Blissful Balance we offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore and develop the positive foundations for self-care, kindness and compassion through meditation and mindfulness. Give yourself permission to feel good – nurture and support your mind, body and soul so you can be your best self at home and at work.

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* Itinerary may have some changes

  • 15 hours CPD /CME wellbeing points claimable for medical professionals

  • Potential for additional CPD/CME depending on group size and specialties attending

    • ANZCA participants may claim up to 6-8 additional CPD points when they participate in Critical Reflection, Case discussions and Peer support groups

  • For non-medical professionals check with your relevant professional bodies ​

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