Resilience

Personal Strength

Resilience Workshops

Learn to bounce back from hardship by accepting what can't be changed, problem solving what can, and continuing to do your best when self-doubt gets in their way.

Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Stuck with critical self-evaluations. Stuck doing the same thing over and over even though we don't like the results. Stuck with pain and unable to find the joy and vitality in life.

Imagine developing the ability to recognise when you are stuck, and flexibly shifting perspective and approach to rediscover that vitality and purpose. Imagine growing up with these abilities…

These workshops build psychological flexibility – the ability to get unstuck.

Our Personal Strength Resilience Workshops use an evidence-based model of psychological flexibility (DNA-V, a developmental ACT model, © DNA-V, L. Hayes & J. Ciarrochi, www.thrivingadolescent.com) to work through real problems. To learn more about the DNA-V model, check out the first three episodes of the Personal Strength Podcast. Especially Episode 3: ACT therapy for Teenagers and Episode 4.

Workshops are designed and run by Dr Nicole Weeks. Nicky s a PhD and Masters qualified psychologist and has been teaching and researching positive psychology (the science of understanding what helps people thrive) since 2008.

The next scheduled workshops are:

Children (8-12 year olds) Monday 12th July 10:30am-12:30pm
Teenagers (13-17 year olds) Monday 12th July 1:30pm-3:30pm

Places are filling fast. To book in contact Nicky (button below).

Cost: $80 for teenagers (includes a book), $55 for children

For Adults, we have a self paced, online course that you can work through alone, or with your family. The course has a series of short videos introducing skills that you are encouraged to practice in your daily life.

Occasionally we run live components to keep you motivated and accountable while working through this course, to find out when the next series of live workshop components are scheduled contact Nicky.

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Testimonials

We’ve helped many people take control of their lives and learn to lead a better, stronger and more fulfilled life.
Check out what our current and past clients had say!

Self Defence

There are many skills we can learn in life. I have found self defence training a value skill in my life. For me it more than the physical skills but the mental and people skills. Self Defence training has given me the confidence to speak up when I have… read more

Adam Davis

Self Defence

Tim was an excellent speaker at our local Gordon Area 24/12 Neighbourhood Watch AGM. He spoke about personal safety issues and self defence strategies.

Julia Eagles – Neighbourhood Watch Gordon Area Coordinator

Self Defence

Thank you, Tim, for an interesting, useful and entertaining presentation. You came over as very professional, well-informed and easy to follow. Everyone said they appreciated your talk. You did a great job and I shall make sure other NHW groups know…. read more

Barbara J. – Neighbourhood Watch

Been training in martial arts for 15 years, I appreciate the quality of Sensei Tim's instruction and the depth of his skill. Incredibly honoured to be a part of the academy

Brandon Szeto

2024-04-19

Had no idea what i was getting into upon engaging this class for my daughter, at her own request.. But it's been the best few years worth of memories of our lives. For my little girl and for me as well ! Thank you very much sensei Tim🙏.

Leo Li

2023-06-14

My daughter does kick boxing sessions weekly at personal strength. She enjoys the supportive and safe environment whilst having fun keeping fit. Tim has created a great space for young people to be the best version of themselves.

Nadia Batchelor

2023-03-03

UPDATE: it's been almost 5 years since I left this review. We're still going strong! I'm still training with Tim 💪 My now 10-year-old son is still doing Ninjas classes 👍 Great local gym with a very welcoming environment. I've been training with Tim for almost 2 years and I always enjoyed his personalised approach which helped me to achieve my goals. Tim is always very encouraging and makes each training session challenging, but rewarding. Apart from training adults, Tim is excellent working with kids and my 5.5yo son is always looking forward for his next Little Ninjas classes, which he started as a 3-year-old. Kids classes are always fun, with a mix of games and various exercises teaching self-awareness and safety. I would definitely recommend FunFit to everyone.

S L

2022-05-16

Fantastic mix of fitness, self-defence and life skills in a fun environment. Builds confidence, respect and strength - both physical and mental - in the children. Highly recommend!

Karen Wakil

2020-10-27

My boy really enjoys Tim's teenagers' fitness classes: Tim is very encouraging and motivating and has a good sense of humour! The class is very energetic and fun! Highly recommend!

Estelle Demontrond-Box

2020-10-16

Tim always keeps the workouts fresh and interesting and was always committed to safety. Workouts were always challenging but catered to the level you were at. Never a boring session and looked forward to them always. Great community feel and music too! Only reason I'm not going anymore is because I moved to the other side of Sydney.

Edward Kim

2020-06-03

Both my 4 year old girl and 6 year boy absolutely love the classes. They've done lots of other activities over the years but there's something about being a little ninja that makes them light up and they enjoy every minute of the class.

Ruth Hawkins

2020-02-04

Great classes. My daughter loves them. They're a good mix of fun, fitness, knowledge and skills. An awesome find.

Michael Darcy

2019-12-30

Very friendly people and staff, classes are fun and engaging!

Pablo Lillo

2019-12-25