Building personal resilience through times of change Thu, 14 May

Local government is operating in a period of significant and ongoing change, shaped by funding pressures, rising demand for services, Local Government Reorganisation in England, and the everyday pressures of working in complex environments. These challenges can affect personal wellbeing, resilience, and our ability to support others effectively.

This interactive session provides time and space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what supports your own resilience. Drawing on evidence from positive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science, the session will introduce practical, research-informed tools to help manage stress, strengthen resilience, and sustain performance during times of change.

Through guided reflection, small-group discussion, and experiential activities, participants will identify what works for them personally, and leave with practical actions they can apply immediately – both for themselves and when supporting colleagues and teams.

What session covers

• An introduction into the of wellbeing and resilience; including insights from neuroscience, positive psychology and behavioural science.
• Practical strategies to strengthen resilience and manage stress.
• Reflection and discussion in small groups.
• Identifying small, realistic actions to embed sustainable habits.
• Practising a simple, evidence-based tool to take away.

Who should attend

This session is for officers and elected members who want to:

• Deepen their understanding of the science behind wellbeing and resilience.
• Take time to reflect on their own resilience.
• Identify practical, meaningful actions to support themselves and others

Trainer