Objectives
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Key Learning Outcomes
30 September - 7 October
Swimming with Gentle Giants in Tonga
This retreat will foster insights into participants’ innate strengths and teach key strategies to improve resilience, reduce burnout and improve compassion and connection.
Each day will include a structured combination of workshops, lectures and practical training to provide an optimal balance of theoretical and practical skill development. There is also time intentionally set aside for this once in a lifetime opportunity to truly connect with nature and marvel at these majestic beasts.
Course Objectives: To equip doctors with advanced meditation and mindfulness tools to reduce burnout, enhance focus, improve patient communication, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in their medical careers.
Core Learning Objectives:
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Neurobiological Regulation: Understand the physiological mechanisms of stress and how to counteract them.
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Practical Resilience: Master the "60 second Reset" and other somatic tools for high-pressure environments.
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Sustainable Habits: Construct a personalised, evidence-based toolkit for burnout prevention and true inner wellness.
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Mindful Presence: Cultivate a stillness and state of inner peace to improve clinical focus, patient compassion and life satisfaction.
Key Features of this Masterclass:
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Context-Specific: All practices and discussions are framed within the unique context of the medical profession. The language used is relevant to doctors, and the examples are relatable.
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Evidence-Based: The curriculum is grounded in the latest research on mindfulness, neuroscience, and physician well-being.
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Interactive and Experiential: The focus is on practice and discussion, not just passive listening.
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Led by Experts: The course facilitator is a critical care physician, who is also a certified meditation and mindfulness teacher.
This retreat is a professional development and self-care program designed to create more resilient, present, and compassionate medical professionals.
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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15 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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ANZCA participants may claim up to 6-8 additional CPD points when they participate in Critical Reflection, Case discussions and Peer support groups
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For non-medical professionals check with your relevant professional bodies
