R U OK? Day Special: Building Emotional Resilience with Dr. Jane Foster

This R U OK? Day, we focus on the theme "Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.

Life is full of ups and downs, and whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or teammate, the people you care about experience life’s challenges daily. By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on. When those around you struggle, they’ll know you’re someone they can turn to. While R U OK? Day on Thursday, September 12, is our National Day of Action, we encourage you to Ask R U OK? Any Day because a conversation could change a life.

Join us for an inspiring session with Dr. Jane Foster, where we explore practical strategies to enhance emotional resilience and well-being.

When: 12 Midday Thursday 12th September 

Session Highlights:

• Understanding Emotional Responsibility: Dr. Jane Foster introduces her pioneering approach to Emotional Resilience Training (ERT), providing insights into how taking emotional responsibility can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.
• Building Trust Through Conversations: Discover how to cultivate meaningful conversations that foster trust and support, making it easier for people to open up about their struggles.
• The Driving Metaphor: Learn how to use the powerful driving metaphor from Dr. Foster’s book to navigate life's challenges, understand your emotional responses, and choose the right "emotional road."
• Practical Tools for Emotional Resilience: Explore practical techniques and language that can be integrated into daily routines to improve psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and resilience.

Dr. Jane Foster is a leading educator, researcher, presenter, and author dedicated to improving emotional resilience across all age groups. Her extensive experience teaching in Australia and abroad revealed the damaging effects of blame and judgement, inspiring her to create MYTERN (Take Emotional Responsibility Now). Her doctoral research demonstrated the profound impact of this approach on first-year university students, decreasing psychological distress while increasing well-being and resilience. Dr. Foster’s book offers a comprehensive guide to building emotional resilience, with practical tools and motivational messages to help people navigate life’s challenges effectively.