The Flourishing Way
Our Collective Creativity Program for Helping Professionals
You Pour Your Heart Into Helping Others...But Who's Supporting You?
If you're a therapist, teacher, or health professional, you know the deep satisfaction that comes from making a difference in people's lives. Your work is so important.
But if you're reading this, you might also recognise the other side of this type of work:
The exhaustion that comes from working within systems that demand more than is sustainable
The depletion that can creep in when you're always focused on others' needs
The disconnection from the playful, creative parts of yourself that once brought you joy
The feeling that you've lost touch with who you are beyond your professional role
You're not alone in this. And, importantly, it isn't your fault.
The systems we work within weren't designed for us or for those we serve. The pressure to constantly give, achieve, and perform can leave us feeling like we're running on empty, even when we are passionate about what we do.
But what if there were another way?
What if reconnecting your creativity could inspire and energise you?
Imagine reconnecting with the playful, creative and curious parts of yourself that drew you to helping work in the first place.
Imagine exploring practices that are not only reflective but are designed to be restorative, inspire you, remind you of your inner wisdom and connect you with others.
This isn't about adding another task to your already full life. This is about remembering who you are beneath all the roles you play, supporting your wellbeing and reclaiming your creative energy.
Introducing The Flourishing Way
An 8-session program specifically designed for those who are ready to explore how to break free from depletion and reconnect with their creative, playful selves. It aims to support your collective well-being through creative, compassionate, mindful and reflective practices.
This program was created by Emily Wilkinson, an experienced facilitator, coach, psychologist, and poet. Emily has lived experience of maintaining her creativity within demanding professional contexts. Emily brings together evidence-based practices with creative and contemplative traditions often marginalised in Western professional settings.
What Makes This Program Different?
Unlike traditional professional development that focuses on doing more or being better at our jobs, The Flourishing Way is about caring for and reconnecting with ourselves and one another. It acknowledges that the depletion and exhaustion you might be experiencing isn't a personal failing; it's an understandable response to systemic pressures and working in demanding, heart-led roles.
This collective experience offers:
Permission to prioritise your whole self, not just your professional identity
Practical tools grounded in compassion-focused and mindfulness techniques, and creative practices
A brave space with others who truly understand your professional challenges
No pressure to be "good" at creativity, just an invitation to explore and play
What You Will Discover During Our Time Together
Session 1
Foundations of Flourishing
Challenge dominant narratives about creativity and begin reconnecting with your creative self through mindful, compassion-focused practices.
Session 3
The Creative Frequency
Discover how attention to sound, rhythm and music can help us access states of creative flow and connection.
Session 5
Learning from the Forest
Shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset and create meaningful connections with the natural world and its teachings.
Session 7
Reclaiming Play
Reconnect with your capacity for spontaneity and play, essential nutrients for thriving and sustainable helping work, and for honing your creative practice.
Session 2
Breathing into Creativity
Explore how compassion and the breath can anchor you in the present moment and open up pathways to creative expression.
Session 4
Embodied Creativity
Learn to trust your body's wisdom, and explore your creativity through embodied presence and sensory awareness.
Session 6
Joy and Delight
Explore the radical act of noticing and celebrating small moments of joy and delight in everyday life.
Session 8
Sustaining the Practice
Integrate your discoveries and co-create personalised approaches to creativity that honour your unique circumstances, routine and commitments.
Week 1: Foundations of Flourishing
Challenge the myths about creativity and begin reconnecting with your creative self through mindful, compassion-focused practices.
Week 2: Breathing into Creativity
Explore how the compassion and the breath can anchor you in the present moment and open pathways to creative expression.
Week 3: The Creative Frequency
Discover how attention to sound and music can be a gateway to help you access deeper creative flow.
Week 4: Embodied Creativity
Learn to trust your body's wisdom and explore creativity through embodied presence and sensory awareness.
Week 5: Integration Week
We will have a break this week to provide the opportunity for integrating the practices you have learned so far.
Week 6: Learning from the Forest
Shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset and create meaningful connections with the natural world.
Week 7: Joy and Delight
Explore the radical act of noticing and celebrating small moments of joy and wonder in everyday life.
Week 8: Reclaiming Play
Reconnect with your capacity for spontaneity and play, essential nutrients for a thriving creative practice.
Week 9: Sustaining the Practice
Integrate your discoveries and create a personalised, sustainable approach to creativity that continues to fit with your real life.
Here's What’s Included
Eight Live Group Sessions (1.5 hours each)
Facilitated over Zoom with creative exercises, journaling, mindfulness, compassion-focused and strength-based activities. No prior creative experience is necessary.
Comprehensive Workbook
Your companion through each week, with invitations for exploration, reflection, and resources to support your practice.
Session Recordings
While live participation can enhance your experience of the program, we know that life happens. So, for when you can’t make it, all sessions are recorded, and you can watch them at your convenience.
Resource Library
Growing resource library of creative prompts and tools for you to continue to expand your creative practice.
Creative Exploration
Gentle, accessible activities that honour where you are, while inviting you to explore new possibilities. No prior artistic or creative writing experience is necessary. However, if you have established practices, this program can help to deepen your practice.
Integrating Your Practice
You will be able to develop a custom creative practice that fits your life, schedule, and unique way of being in the world.
This Program Is Designed For You If You...
Work in a profession or role that involves helping, leading or supporting others (e.g. healthcare, therapy, teaching)
Want to reconnect with the playful, creative parts of yourself
Want to explore creativity but feel intimidated or "not artistic or creative enough"
Seek a supportive community of like-minded professionals
Are ready to prioritise your wellbeing and show care towards one another
Want practical tools grounded in compassion, mindfulness and contemplative traditions
A Note About Creative Courage
Reconnecting with creativity isn't always easy. Self-doubts and fears often arise when we try something new, or when we return to practices that the dominant culture tells us are "unproductive". The inner critic might get loud. And you might feel silly or uncertain, especially at first. This is completely understandable.
These feelings don't mean you're doing it wrong or that creativity isn't for you. They're simply part of the process of returning to something important. In our group, we hold space for all of this and treat ourselves and each other with compassion. It’s also important to remember that you don't need to be "good" at creativity to benefit from this program. Your willingness to explore is enough.
Your Investment
Regular Price: $470 AUD
Early Bird Special: $420 AUD
(Early bird pricing available until 7th September, 2025)
This investment includes all 8 sessions, recordings, workbooks, and community support.
A limited number of participants to ensure intimate, personalised attention for everyone.
Ready to Reclaim Your Creative Energy?
Next cohort begins: 8th October, 2025
Spaces are limited to ensure a small group experience. For this reason, we typically have a waitlist, so early registration is recommended.
This program offers:
Click to register for the program. (Or you can email us at emily@flourishing-space.com.)
Brief connection call to ensure this program is right for you and answer any questions you might have.
Secure your spot with registration details and payment.
Have questions? I'm here to help. Email emily@flourishing-space.com, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. This program is designed for people who believe they're "not creative." We start with the understanding that creativity is a natural human capacity that might just need some gentle reawakening. However, if you already have some creative practices in place, this program can provide an opportunity to deepen your practice.
The opposite. This program is designed to be restorative rather than depleting. It supports well-being through creative and reflective practices. All home practices are optional, flexible, and designed to fit into your life in sustainable ways.
Every session is recorded, so you can participate on your own schedule. The community and live interaction are valuable, but we know life happens! If you have a question but won't be able to attend live, you are welcome to email it to me, and I will discuss it during the session, so that you can watch it back when you are ready. I am also happy to answer questions via email along the way.
Neither. This is an educational and experiential program focused on creative exploration and mindfulness practices. Although Emily is a Registered Psychologist in Australia, this program is delivered in her capacity as a trainer and facilitator. It does not constitute psychological assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Participation in this program does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Basic supplies are recommended (a notebook and pen, as well as either crayons, markers or coloured pencils) but nothing expensive or specialised. We focus on accessible materials and simple practices. However, if you would like to invest in additional supplies, you are always welcome to do that.
Yes, this can be a tax-deductible expense. Because the Flourishing Way progam helps you improve your capacity and skills in your current occupation as a therapist or helping professional, it can be claimed as a tax deduction.
Yes. Our sessions can count as professional development. To enable it to be counted as active CPD, you will need to attend live or submit questions to the group calls. Participation in our calls can be counted towards peer consultation hours.
Still have questions? I'm here to help. Email emily@flourishing-space.com, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
You Are Creative!
The Flourishing Way is here to remind you of what you've always known but may have forgotten: you are creative. Within a collaborative system of care, you can flourish.
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Contact Us
Email: emily@flourishing-space.com
Website: flourishing-space.com
Disclaimer: Although Emily Wilkinson is a Registered Psychologist in Australia, this page and this program are educational in nature and do not replace professional therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. Joining the program or engaging with the content on this page does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you are currently experiencing mental health difficulties, please contact a qualified local health professional.