School Support

When kids are facing a challenge, connecting them to their strengths is one of the greatest supports we can provide. It lets them know we believe in them, and guides them towards capability and resilience. 

"individuals who use their strengths report greater levels of well-being and increased progress towards their goals" Hone et.al (2015)

"individuals who use their strengths report greater levels of well-being and increased progress towards their goals" Hone et.al (2015)

A Strengths-based approach can support: 

  • greater happiness and engagement at school

  • higher levels of academic achievement 

  • higher levels of physical fitness 

  • greater resilience   (From Waters, 2017) 

Wellbeing in schools

The following video link provides some background and research on wellbeing in school initiatives from Prof Lea Waters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q3JUTVaYIQ

2flourish can support your school with a process to discover strengths and develop these for all the stakeholders in your school and community. This could include: 

  • working inclusively with individuals or groups of students   

  • professional learning and development for teachers and other staff 

  • support with parenting information, seminars and resources 

  • connecting with other supports 

  • facilitation of The Resilience Doughnut process and support  

  • https://www.theresiliencedoughnut.com.au/people/lynley-forde/

“Lynley Forde has worked alongside our staff during 2019. Her work to support wellbeing at Bayview School has had a major impact on all learners. Lynley is insightful, intuitive, responsive to needs and brings life to her PD sessions. We worked alongside Lynley with our whole school production (written by Lynley herself) based around the work she has been doing with staff. This was a highlight of the year for many students and their parents and definitely for all staff. Character strengths are now entrenched at Bayview School, it forms our language, it supports our PB4L and it gives a positive springboard to build on for each individual.”
— Diane Raynes, Principal - Bayview School
“I too have to say that your presentation had me hanging on every word. Fabulously put together and your delivery was just a pleasure to listen to”
— Sylvie - Strengthening Families Co-ordinator
“Lynley is a gifted facilitator. Her style is very relaxed and informative.”
— Karen Blackall, Specialist Teacher

Please contact Lynley today for an initial discussion of how 2flourish can support you and your school.