Speaker
Have your community walk away with relief and inspiration.
There is a way out of depression and anxiety.
Listen to my own personal story of overcoming depression and learn the latest neuroscience on why interoception, feeling your feelings, is sweeping the world over as the answer for mental health.
I share my vulnerability to inspire others and give them hope so they too can find a way out of depression and anxiety.
Testimonials
"Bronte is an engaging and motivating speaker. She engages her audience through her personal story, her knowledge and her belief in her path."
- Gina Macauley, Yogahara
"Bronte had such a wonderfully present style that we felt instantly calm in the space."
- Leanne Grogan
La Trobe University, Bendigo
“I would recommend Bronte's work to any organisation who are looking to incorporate learning about polyvagal theory and trauma into their staff or member education program." - Karen Lunney, Professional Development, Spiritual Care Australia
“The tools taught were a very effective way of helping residents to release some of their hurts.”
“I learnt that it is not simply okay to have uncomfortable feelings, but rather it is vital that we develop strategies to befriend the bodily sensations that we carry.”
“The body scan technique and visualization are good tools anyone can try.”
“An excellent presentation which gave hope for healing in the face of long standing emotional harms.”
“Thank you Bronte for your inspirational story and your passion and commitment to offering education on trauma and the body."
“Thank you to Bronte whose authenticity shone through and whose lived experience underscored the truth of the practice she expounds.”
“Wonderful session. For me, information I can really use. The best and most useful session I've attended.”
“I loved how you shared your own story. It made it so meaningful and gives me courage to share my own.”
“Bronte is authentic and engaging. Her presentation was very helpful and informative.”
“Bronte's session was a beautiful process and blend of didactic learning, self inquiry and connection. As always, I've come away reconnected in more ways than one, refreshed and renewed.”
Your community will feel like a weight has been lifted.
Bronte uses her down-to-earth nature to help people feel safe and comfortable with the full spectrum of their thoughts and feelings.
Award-winning writer and published author, Bronte speaks the wisdom that comes from trying to escape twenty-two years of depression and dissolving her mental illness with the simple act of turning towards what terrified her, her pain from the past. A set of somatic strategies gave her the capacity to feel safe to resolve her childhood trauma and heal her depression.
Workshop Topics
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: WELLBEING STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING ENGAGEMENT
With a trauma-informed approach to wellbeing, walk away confident with simple strategies to ease anxiety in the classroom and increase learning engagement.
STAFF WELLBEING: STRENGTHEN YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Learn practical strategies to manage overwhelm, develop emotional intelligence, boost staff morale and provide authentic leadership across the school.
PARENT WORKSHOP: EASING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND RAGE AT HOME
A groundbreaking workshop for parents who are worried about their child, curious about new research on mental health and looking for practical solutions to prevent and ease their child's anxiety, depression and raging emotions.
Contact me to speak to your school, workplace or community.
"Our school was really keen to tap into Bronte’s expertise as way of offering support to our parent community on the topics of anxiety, raging emotions and depression – these are such a pertinent topics for so many families. The workshop provided some really valuable insights into the science behind these emotional challenges and the tools to support children that Bronte shared with the group were incredibly valuable. Thanks Bronte."
Brett Parkes, Spring Gully Primary School
“Learning to identify and welcome a difficult emotion within a specific part of my body as a helpful messenger rather than an enemy to be avoided was very useful for me and will be when having wellbeing chats with students.”
Carl Rusbridge, Bendigo Flexible Learning Options
"Bronte recently provided a PD for our primary school staff. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, providing real life scenarios and strategies on how to prevent and manage anxieties in the classroom. We practised using the steps to assist with our own anxieties and to see how easy it is to use with our students. Thank you Bronte, we can’t wait to use your resources in our classrooms!"
Madi Floyd, Spring Gully PS
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