Addressing ‘The Impossible Question of Living Well’

In this keynote presentation, Helen will explore the notion of what it means to live fiercely through good times and bad. In so doing she will challenge some of the most common myths and misconceptions about building both wellbeing and resilience. She will explore some of the ways we can learn to embrace meaningful connections more deeply; and how we can more meaningfully deal with the inevitability of loss.

Most notably, Helen will propose a shift from thinking about resiliency as a capacity to stay focused on our goals, with grit and determination; to thinking about resiliency as an ability to accept and navigate change, no matter the goals we are seeking. She will consider the impermanence of life; the stability of our values; the reality of hope; and the temptation to seek happiness at all costs, even when times are tough.

Helen firmly believes that the more we understand and address ‘the impossible questions’ in ourselves, and in the young people in our lives, the more we will reduce the impact of trauma, change and loss; and the more we will experience the untold beauty of a life well lived.