John Smith

DOB

June 19, 2025

Biography

Tell us about you?

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What makes you a great fit for Empower Kollective and our clients?

What makes you a great fit for Empower Kollective and our clients?

Experience & Qualifications

Relevant experience, qualifications, or lived experiences I'd like to share?

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Additional Professional Qualifications?

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Professional Qualifications

Specific diagnoses that I have experience working with?

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Life Skills & Interests

Movement / Yoga / Fitness / Dance

Nature Walks & Nature Connection

Self Regulation Practices (Meditation / Breathwork / Other)

Other Wellbeing Practices

Photography

Writing

Art & Creativity

Crafting

Cooking

Cultural Practices

Other Skills & Interests

Life Skills & Interests

Personal & Professional Qualities

We value the following qualities in our workers:

Positive mindset & aligned values
A purpose-driven work ethic and a genuine commitment to supporting people to grow, make meaningful change, and live in alignment with their own goals and potential.
Ability to listen and respond with sensitivity
Clear boundaries and strong communication
Proactive and dependable attitude
Flexibility and willingness to support both practical and emotional needs
Organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

How I feel about Empower Kollective's support worker values?

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WHAT IS THE POWER OF THESE PRACTICES?

MOVEMENT

When we move we engage with the sensations and wisdom of the body, giving us access to move through our stuckness and liberate our emotional and mental systems so we can ground and experience more freedom, joy & peace.

With profound benefits of improved physical health, including cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility, together with the mental health benefits, movement is a key active ingredient in taking charge of your life.

A movement practice increases confidence in public spaces, encourages an active lifestyle and reduces isolation.

SELF REGULATION

Self-regulation practices give us a greater ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Learning simple practices can assist us to regulate anxiety, stress, frustration etc, encourage a more balanced response to challenges, improve energy levels, reduce overwhelm, assist with procrastination and support us to experience deeper connections.

Simple practices can open up a whole new way of coping + doing life and enjoying your vitality.

Self Regulation improves emotional resilience + enhances participation in group settings.

CREATIVE SELF EXPRESSION

Creative Self Expression invites us to rekindle a sense of play, curiosity and spontaneity, to explore personal identity, build confidence in our own voice & perspective, ignite passion, enhance relaxation & mental clarity, and build community through shared creative experiences.

Creativity + Self Expression can be explored through many outlets and styles. A welcome tool for emotional release, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Creative Expression builds self-expression skills and fosters friendships through shared activities.

COMMUNITY

Community connection is a fundamental pillar to accessing emotional support, shared experiences and a sense of belonging. It is through our participation that we ignite the community spirit within and build a structure around us that becomes a bedrock of support + strength.

Feeling isolated from connection is detrimental to our mental health as it leads to increased depression, anxiety & stress, emotional withdrawal, physical health problems, negative behaviours, cognitive decline and loss of meaning + purpose.

Meaningful human connection, where we feel Seen, Valued & Understood is our centre of gravity for which we build our vision in life and come to know we are safe to thrive.

Community Connection & Participation increases social networks and encourages independence in navigating the community.

RELAXATION

LETS BE REAL… Relaxation is not a luxury—it’s a vital practice for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In a world that glorifies productivity and constant action, learning to deeply relax can be one of the most powerful tools for healing, balance, and overall health.

Relaxation activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode) Lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels, preventing chronic stress build up and helps shift the brain from fight-or-flight to a state of calm and clarity.

Through relaxation experiences we help reduce overwhelm & burnout, are able to strengthen our ability to respond vs. react, experience more self-awareness and boost our emotional resilience and state of inner peace, enhancing our overall contentment.

It is a necessity and something to prioritise and allow ourselves to wholeheartedly receive.

Relaxation helps manage social fatigue and builds sustainable participation habits.

Integration

Turn insight into lasting change.

Integration is the process of absorbing, embodying, and applying experiences, insights, and healing into daily life. True transformation doesn’t come from a single experience—it happens when we take what we’ve learned and weave it into our thoughts, actions, and ways of being.

We are able to foster integration in our lives through:

Self reflection practices to help us to process insights & lessons
Embodiment practices to anchor our experiences
Intentional rest & stillness that allows the nervous system to absorb changes
Community groups & discussions for experiences that encourage deeper meaning conversations
Nature & grounding practices that stabilise transformation
Establishing sustainable goals & maintaining consistent daily practices that weave new insights into everyday life

Integration strengthens decision-making skills and improves goal-setting + personal growth.