The Resilience Doughnut - ‘Combining Strengths To Thrive’

23/09/2025

* * * 12 Months On Conference * * *

Dr Lyn Worsley is honoured to be speaking at this 'first of its kind' conference, focusing on research, innovation and veteran well being - 12 months on from the Post Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Su***de.

This conference unites Charles Sturt University and the Pro Patria Centre in Wagga Wagga, in a landmark partnership acknowledging what has been working, with Lyn focusing on resilience and wellbeing through social prescribing:

Wednesday 8th October 2025

https://www.propatria.com.au/12-months-on-speakers

Pro Patria Centre is an innovative multidisciplinary facility focused on developing self-agency in veterans, first responders, and their families to manage their own well-being and health.

18/09/2025

* Bright Thinking - Anxiety Group Program for Teenagers - Term 4 *

Are you keen to help your teenager manage their anxiety and build their resilience?

Starting Term 4 - Wednesday 15th October 2025
Wednesdays @ 4:30 (1 Hour)
6 Week Group Program
Plus Follow Up

Places are filling so ask today to see if the group is a fit for your teenager... or register them with a booking:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/bright-thinking-group-program-adolescents/

Bright Thinking Group Program. Is anxiety limiting your child’s potential? Are you seeking solutions to help them manage anxiety and develop resilience?

16/09/2025

We all face mental health and wellbeing challenges. Learn from Dr Lyn Worsley about how to develop your own resilience and navigate difficulties independently.

Lyn is appreciative to be part of a series of seminars at Thornleigh Baptist Community Church about 'connecting around mental health' during September.

Her seminar is happening this THURSDAY night @ 7:30-9:00pm and these series of mental health seminars are popular so be sure to save the date and time!

Visit their website for a few more details:
https://www.tcbc.org.au/

15/09/2025

Dr Lyn Worsley is looking forward to facilitating a session today for PESA, as a part of their professional learning theme of building resilience, grit and persistence in young people during the whole of Term 3.

Educators play a vital role in supporting students in a variety of ways and Lyn is delighted to be presenting an engaging, interactive and and practical session designed for all educators working directly with young people.

Thank You PESA for inviting Lyn to be your presenter today.

11/09/2025

* * * New Podcast - Coming Soon * * *

'The ATAR and Beyond: Real Skills for Real Life'

We are fast approaching the HSC and soon to launch a podcast about the 'ATAR'. Here is a little snippet from Clinical Psychologist Dr Mathew Pfeiffer from The Resilience Centre ... helping us to understand better the different between 'ambition' and 'perfectionism' ... when we are striving towards achieving a goal.

Have a listen to Mat:

10/09/2025

* TODAY is World Su***de Prevention Day *

This is an international day to continue the conversation about su***de, and here at The Resilience Centre, we like to bring 'hope' into the discussion. A once topic that was taboo, we now know the importance of talking about su***de openly.

Today we revisit our 4 Part Series of PODCASTS about su***de, with Psychologists from The Resilience - Dr Lyn Worsley, Megan Webster, Ruth Fordyce, Sarah Piper andJoe Alberts, together with Leigh Hatcher.

Episode #1: 'Talking About Su***de: A Parent’s Guide'
https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2020/09/10/su***de-podcast-a-conversation-towards-reasons-for-living/

Episode #2: 'When someone says they are not OK'
https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2020/09/16/talking-about-su***de-episode-2-when-someone-says-they-are-not-ok/

Episode #3: 'When someone says “I’m fine” but you’re not sure'
https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2020/09/24/talking-about-su***de-episode-3-when-someone-says-im-fine-but-youre-not-sure/

Episode #4: 'How do you relate to a person who has lost someone through su***de'
https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2020/10/01/talking-about-su***de-episode-4-how-do-you-relate-to-a-person-who-has-lost-someone-through-su***de/

Explore our sheet of tips also for when someone says they are 'not' ok.

***dePrevention

09/09/2025

Did you catch our latest blog about the HSC and ATAR and what defines success after it is all over?

In her role as a Clinical Psychologist, Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre works closely with adolescents and families and she often hears the same question:

“What does my child need to succeed?”

In this blog, she discusses how the ATAR is a ranking system, not a measure of potential, character, or even potential future success.

So what really sets students up for success?

Watch this space for a podcast about the ATAR coming soon, to delve further into the conversation ...

Have a read:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2025/07/22/the-atar-and-beyond-what-really-sets-students-up-for-success/

08/09/2025

New Podcast - Coming Soon - 'The ATAR and Beyond'

It is this time of year again and the HSC is fast upon us ... and we have a timely podcast about the 'HSC and ATAR' coming to your podcast channels soon.

All too often, the HSC is a stressful time for students and for their parents and families also. In our podcast coming soon, we hear from two Clinical Psychologists - Dr Mathew Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre.

They bring a wealth of experience and a passion for helping students and their families to do the whole HSC experience (and not just during, but importantly life afterwards) well ...

Watch this space for a discussion that continues the conversation from a blog by Michelle Wotton recently: 'The Atar and Beyond: What Really Sets Students Up For Success'. Have a read if you haven't got a chance yet:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2025/07/22/the-atar-and-beyond-what-really-sets-students-up-for-success/

04/09/2025

* Comprehensive DBT Group Program - The Resilience Centre *

Have you heard about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and ever wondered if it may benefit you?

Have a listen to Registered Psychologist Sarah Piper and Clinical Psychologist Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre.

Together, they talk about 'what it is' and 'what we do' here at the Centre, when we run our Comprehensive DBT Group Program for 24 x Weeks.

Have a listen for your own information or the information of a friend who may need to know about DBT:

02/09/2025

Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast - our trio of hosts have launched Episode #5 - "Tech Savvy Grandparenting in a Modern World" - it is worth a listen!

Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast 🎙️. Join Clinical Psychologist Dr Lyn Worsley (aka Nana Lyn), Music Teacher Jackie O’Connor (aka G-Jack) 🎵, and Broadcast Journalist Leigh Hatcher (aka Papa Leigh) 📻 in this latest episode, where they explore how technology is reshaping the way grandparents connect with their grandchildren 💻👧👦.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3da12vbRAdG5XCy2dqOjAF?si=PqVfQBD9Q3GPOdrHd218kw

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-modern-grandparenting-podcast/id1822914570?i=1000724295815

Website:
https://moderngrandparent13a102d66d-ficwj.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Modern-Grandparenting-Podcast-Tech-savvy-grandparents.mp3

01/09/2025

* Bright Thinking - Anxiety Group Program for Teenagers - Term 4 *

What skills do teenagers develop in our anxiety management group at The Resilience Centre?

- How to manage their anxiety and emotions
- How to challenge their negative thinking traps
- How to identify and build their inner strengths

Our strengths-based and solution-focused approach brings a range of skills that are sustainable for now and the future.

Starting Term 4 - Wednesday 15th October 2025

Wednesdays @ 4:30 (1 Hour)
6 Week Group Program
Plus Follow Up

Ask today to see if the group is a fit ... or register your teenager with a booking:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/bright-thinking-group-program-adolescents/

Bright Thinking Group Program. Is anxiety limiting your child’s potential? Are you seeking solutions to help them manage anxiety and develop resilience?

27/08/2025

Dr Lyn Worsley is looking forward to facilitating professional learning for Term 3, continuing the theme of building resilience, motivation and persistence in young people. Thank You PESA for inviting her!

📣 Register now for this exciting online professional learning event

In line with PESA’s Term 3 professional learning theme of ‘building resilience, motivation and persistence in young people’, we invite you to join Dr Lyn Worsley from The Resilience Centre. Dr Worsley will introduce The Resilience Doughnut, a scientifically proven framework to help educators build student resilience. Learn practical, strengths-based strategies to foster optimism and support students in navigating challenges.

This is a great opportunity to connect with the PESA community, an inspiring network of educators passionate about wellbeing and to learn about this evidence-based tool. We hope to see you online.

🌱 Building the Resilience of Students Using 'The Resilience Doughnut'
🗓️ Monday 15th September 2025
📍 Online via Zoom| 5-6pm AEST
💲 FREE for PESA members, $30 for Non-Members
🎟️ More information and registration here: https://www.pesa.edu.au/events/
💡 Can't make the event? Register for access to the recording.