Surviving The Gap – First Steps

A free two-hour introduction with practical insights into self-care and building resilience, and a safe space to start to acknowledge and manage the emotional aspects of your job search.

Next workshop

Tuesday, 12th May • 19:00 UK time (UTC)

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Surviving The Gap is a series of workshops designed to help you navigate the emotional challenges of job hunting. Whether you are between jobs or looking to move in a new direction, these workshops offer a safe space to consider your well-being and to explore tools to help you boost your resilience.

Each free workshop will last approximately 2 hours including time for further questions and discussion.

What to expect

  • Recognition of Emotions: We understand that being between jobs can be challenging. This workshop offers a safe space to start to acknowledge and manage the emotional aspects of your job search.
  • Consideration of Stress: Review the physical and emotional effects of stress and consider practical strategies to manage fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses, enhancing your ability to think creatively and perform better.
  • Personal Reflection: Through individual, small and general group exercises you will have the opportunity to reflect on your current situation, identify challenges and explore personal reactions. This reflection helps in building awareness and developing personalised coping strategies.
  • Practical Tools: We will introduce you to tools and techniques that you can use every day to enhance your awareness, self-care and self-management.

Reserve your place

Please note that Surviving The Gap workshops are participatory and interactive. You will get the most value from your participation by having your camera on, and being in an environment where you are able to speak freely.

Please fill out the form to confirm your free place.