All of us go through good times and bad and develop coping mechanisms through life’s experience. But how much of our resilience is in-built and how much can be learnt with positive behavioural techniques, self-care and mindfulness? Hear from the experts about the power of laughter, the importance of alone time, and the ability to rebuild our foundations when rocked by a crisis, perhaps even coming back stronger as a result.
Laugh a Little: An exposé on resilience
Sunday August 18, 2024
9.30am—10.20am
9.30am—10.20am
Artists
Kerri Sackville
Kerri Sackville is an Australian author, columnist, and social commentator. A long-time contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age and Sunday Life Magazine, Kerri’s columns are regularly amongst the most widely read across the sites. Kerri has written five works of non-fiction and contributed to three anthologies. Her latest book is The Secret Life…
Erica Frydenberg
Erica Frydenberg AM (MA, Dip Ed, Dip Clin Psych, PhD, Grad GAICD) is a clinical, organisational, and educational psychologist and Principal Research Fellow (Honorary) in psychology at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. She has authored over 150 academic journal articles and chapters, developed programs, and published books on coping, resilience, parenting, adolescent coping, and…
Jana Firestone
Jana Firestone is a therapist with over 17 years’ experience working in grief and trauma and with families and young people. Jana is the host and executive producer of The Curious Life Podcast and The Days That Follow and is author of two books – Plot Twist: a personal guide to surviving life’s unexpected curveballs,…
Ros Ben-Moshe
Ros Ben-Moshe is a Laughter, Wellbeing and Positivity author and Adjunct lecturer at the School of Public Health and Psychology at La Trobe University, where she coordinates the Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing online short course for professionals. Ros is author of the international bestseller The Laughter Effect – How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity…