The Flourishing Way
Our Signature Program to Help You
Reclaim Your Creativity and Flourish!
You Pour Your Heart Into Helping Others...But Who's Supporting You?
If you're a therapist, teacher, coach, allied health professional, or leader, 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 know the other side of this type of work:
The exhaustion that comes from giving so much of yourself
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 often demand more than is sustainable. The pressure to constantly give, achieve, and perform can leave us feeling like we're running on empty, even when we love what we do.
But what if there were another way?
What if reclaiming 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, and remind you of your inner wisdom.
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 ways to break free from depletion, and reconnect with their creative, playful selves. It aims to support your well-being through creative, compassionate, mindful and reflective practices.
This program was created by Emily Wilkinson, an experienced facilitator, coach and psychologist. Emily is also a poet and has her own lived experience of creativity and poetics. Using a compassion-focused approach and mindfulness techniques, this program recognises the unique challenges facing those in various helping professions and leadership positions.
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. It acknowledges that the depletion and exhaustion you might be experiencing isn't a personal failing; it's an understandable response to systemic problems and working in demanding, heart-led roles.
This program offers:
Permission to prioritise your wellbeing
Practical tools grounded in compassion-focused and mindfulness techniques, and creative practices
A safe 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 the Program
Week 1
Foundations of Flourishing
Challenge myths about creativity and begin reconnecting with your creative self through mindful, compassion-focused practices.
Week 3
The Creative Frequency
Discover how attention to sound and music can help us access our creative flow.
Week 5
Integration Week
We will have a break this week to allow you to integrate the practices you have learned so far.
Week 7
Joy and Delight
Explore the radical act of noticing and celebrating small moments of joy and delight in everyday life.
Week 9
Sustaining the Practice
Integrate your discoveries and create a personalised, sustainable approach to creativity that works with your routine.
Week 2
Breathing into Creativity
Explore how compassion and the breath can anchor you in the present moment and open up pathways to creative expression.
Week 4
Embodied Creativity
Learn to trust your body's wisdom, and explore your creativity through embodied presence and sensory awareness.
Week 6
Learning from the Forest
Shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset and create meaningful connections with the natural world.
Week 8
Reclaiming Play
Reconnect with your capacity for spontaneity and play, essential nutrients for a thriving creative practice.
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 guide through each week, with exercises, reflections, and resources to support your practice.
Session Recordings
Attending live will help give you the full experience. But for those times when you can’t make it, all sessions are recorded. So, you can watch them at your convenience.
Private Facebook Community
Connect with your cohort between sessions for ongoing support and encouragement.
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 or supporting others (e.g. healthcare, therapy, teaching, leadership, coaching, human resources)
Want to reconnect with the playful, creative parts of yourself
Want to explore creativity but feel intimidated or "not artistic or creative enough"
Are ready to prioritise your wellbeing
Seek a supportive community of like-minded professionals
Want practical tools grounded in compassion and mindfulness
A Note About Creative Courage
Reconnecting with creativity isn't always easy. Self-doubts and fears often arise when we try something new, or even when we return to something we haven’t tried for years. The inner critic might get loud. And you might feel silly or uncertain, especially at first. This is completely normal.
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 Investment
Regular Price: $470 AUD
Early Bird Special: $420 AUD
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, and we typically have a waitlist, so early registration is recommended.
This program offers:
Click to join the waitlist. (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 think they're "not creative." We start with the understanding that creativity is a natural human capacity that might just need some gentle reawakening.
The opposite. This program is designed to be restorative rather than depleting. It supports well-being through creative and reflective practices. All practices are optional, flexible, and meant 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!
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 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.
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 Matter!
The Flourishing Way is here to remind you of what you've always known but may have forgotten: you are creative, you are worthy of care, and you have what you need within you to flourish.
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.