The Power of Self-Acceptance: Spring 2026 (5 session course)

Five Wednesdays in late spring 2026 Time: Wednesdays evenings, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Dates: 28 October, 4 November, 11 November, 18 November and 25 Novemember Venue: Trainscendence, a new creative space in Collingwood The Power of Self-Acceptance will run over 5 weekly 3-hour sessions. The sessions build on each other, so it's important to come to all of them. A resilience toolkit End 2026 by deepening your sense of clarity, purpose and hope. Even when we accomplish a lot, we can still feel dissatisfied if our self-esteem depends on the next ‘success’ or ‘failure’. This course teaches practical tools to help you jump off that treadmill by working with your thoughts, feelings and intentions. You’ll share, practice and reflect in a small, supportive peer group over 5 weeks, guided by a team of skilled, sensitive facilitators. Support yourself while supporting others This is a non-profit, community-based course that doubles as a fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the Malaria Consortium to keep kids healthy in countries affected by climate change. Your contribution covers five 3-hour classes, which works out to less than $25 per hour. • Standard contribution: $350 • Unwaged/concession contribution: $250 • Retake contribution: $250 (we may ask you to help out!) We’re volunteers running this course to support people to create more freedom and connection in their lives and communities. We want this course to be accessible. If you or a friend are interested in coming but would find it tricky to afford, email us to chat. What's on offer You’ll learn practical tools to help you: • recognise and express the qualities you value most in yourself • notice, pause and change unhelpful patterns of negative thinking • deepen your understanding of your feelings, beliefs, and behaviours • manage burnout, overcome imposter syndrome, and nurture yourself and others • thrive in your relationships, work, and passions without judging and pushing yourself. You'll also receive audio and written materials to help you apply what you learn. Your facilitator Ben Hickey is a university teacher, writer and editor who is passionate about social and environmental justice. He is a Licensed Facilitator with More To Life and the president of More To Life Australia. Ben has used the tools from this course to support himself and empower others for over ten years.