Dropping Anchor

2022 LGAQ Conference - Professional Development Program

About the Course

To experience ‘emotional storms’ in our professional and personal lives is to be normal and human. Our two-hour workshop will address our emotional responses to stress, worry and anxiety. Our course is suitable to anyone wanting to build their skills in recognising when our thoughts and emotions “push us around”. Our two-hour session will help participants identify how to “unhook” themselves from these unhelpful feelings and how to refocus our attention on the 'here and now'.

Topics Include:

• The 'illusion of control' over our thoughts and feelings and how they are culturally reinforced.
• What are 'emotional storms' and how we typically respond.
• How to 'notice and name' the intense thoughts and feelings which get us hooked.
• How to better respond to intense feelings of anger, anxiety & worries within our lives.
• Mindfulness strategies to reduce the impact and influence of emotional storms.

About the Trainer

David Contarini is a dynamic and accomplished facilitator from humble beginnings as a physical education teacher to delivering engaging content in the leadership, events, sports management, road safety education & health and wellness sectors. David holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Diplomas in Teaching, Events Management and professional Counselling.

What Councils say about David's Training

"David was great . . . and enabled great sharing and discussion. The tools provided were real and practical."

"The presenter was wonderful. Kept everyone engaged and was very knowledgeable and [used] great examples."

"Great facilitator, good engagement from them . . . worthwhile content which was beneficial."

"David listened to each person in the course to ensure they were heard and could provide assistance to each situation. It was great to have a trainer be truly involved in the session."

"David was an entertaining, enlightening and [a] very thorough and engaging facilitator"