Developing an Embodied Gratitude Practice

Friday 15 August 2025
9am - 12.30pm
Online

Gratitude has been shown to be the most effective way to rewire our brain to be more positive. And, did you know there are many ways of doing gratitude – and some are more effective than others! At its optimum, gratitude connects us to others, changes our heart rhythm and reduces stress, improves immune function, we sleep longer and deeper, we feel more joyful, more compassionate, more generous, more productive at work, it enhances self esteem, resilience and we generally feel more alive.

Suzanne (along with her colleague Sarah Carruthers) spent 18 months researching gratitude, and wrote their book ‘The Ultimate Gratitude Practice’ which was published in 2023.

This practical, interactive workshop will share with you: the key components of an effective, embodied, gratitude practice; how to use your multiple intelligences to amplify the results; and how to weave in the power of stories to take the outcome to a whole new level.

If you have heard about “doing” gratitude, or maybe you have even done a simple practice like thinking of three things every day you are grateful for, and you would like to know how to take your gratituding practices to the next level to see amazing results – then come and join us, for a day you will not forget.

Learning Outcomes

To review the research behind Gratitude and how it rewires the brain and contributes to health and wellbeing
To explore the key components of an effective, embodied, gratitude practice
To explore the latest cutting edge recommendations that amplify the results from gratituding
To create your own Embodied Gratitude Practice to continue beyond the workshop

Who should attend?

Anyone struggling to find joy and satisfaction in life
People who have been juggling too many balls and are feeling overwhelmed
Anyone who knows they have a “half glass empty” outlook on life and wants to adapt that
Coaches and Counsellors who want to know the latest research to equip their clients with
Teachers who want to apply the latest neuroscience around gratitude in their learning programmes
People interested in learning the latest research on Gratitude, including how and why it works to rewire the brain
Anyone who wants to learn how to access their heart and truly feel gratitude

Date and Time

Friday 15 August, 9am - 12.30pm

You will be sent the details to 'attend' this ZOOM meeting once you are registered.

Price

Earlybird $220 per person inclusive of GST (until 22 July)
Standard $268 per person inclusive
Payment in full is required before commencement of the training.

Registration process

Payment online is by Debit or Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard or American Express only and there are 3 easy steps to complete the online booking process.

Upon completing your registration by hitting the blue 'Confirm Booking' button, you will receive an automated email from Lil Regie confirming the booking and amount paid by credit card. This will appear on your statement as from LIL REGIE LTD WELLINGTON. A GST Tax Invoice showing your payment in full will also be emailed to you. If you have any issues or questions about your booking, please contact Feona Horrex on 0272 040425 or email: feona@grow.co.nz

Cancellation Details

What happens if you have to cancel?

We know that sometimes your plans can change for many different reasons. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no extra cost. If a substitute delegate is not available and you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following:

Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $20.00 inc GST per attendee service charge.

If you cancel within 7 days of the event, you are not eligible to receive a refund. Please note: should your registration not be paid by the time of the event, you are still liable to make the payment.

Unpaid accounts may be passed over to our debt collection agency and additional costs may be incurred.

All cancellations must be received in writing (email).

Training is cancellable by GROW with 7 days’ notice if a minimum number of attendees is not met and full refunds will be provided.

Please note: GROW Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments that we may deem to be in the best interest of the forum – it is however very unlikely and we will notify you as soon as possible should this occur.

For more information see our full Terms of Trade.

What past participants have said

"It was great to learn more about the research and stats on the benefits of Gratitude"

"The key learning was how impactful it was having an embodied positive memory to use as a touchstone of sorts, a way to re-set the mind and feel calm and more positive"

"The neuroscience behind gratitude and the benefits of practicing gratitude gave gratitude more context and meaning. Also breaking it down into steps to shift gratitude from head to heart to gut was simple to follow. And the results that I noticed personally was evident. I went from 6/10 gratitude at the start of the workshop to 10/10 by the end of it after doing the exercise of writing what I’m truly grateful for the story attached, how I will express etc and the visualisation that Dr Suzanne took us through really embedded that RAS pathway"

"The online workshop was helpful to have a close-knit group of people who could share knowledges about Gratitude. I was grateful to learn the 3-step process of developing an embodied gratitude practice and how the 5 intelligence parts of the body (heart, head, gut, ANS, Pelvic) can help in doing this. I learnt how to be more intentional in practicing gratitude and learning a balanced breathing technique without a hold for between 4 to 6 inhale and exhale breathes through the nose was a helpful strategy to bring regulation to my ANS"

Meet our speaker

Dr Suzanne Henwood

Suzanne is a trailblazing coach, mentor, supervisor and trainer and a nervous system specialist who helps strong individuals — especially those who’ve been knocked down by life or others — to rise, reset, and reclaim their power with a fusion of intellect and deep body-knowing. With a deeply compassionate approach that blends neuroscience, psychoeducation, and embodied wisdom, she offers unconditional support and practical tools to help people understand how they’re wired and how to rewire for growth, resilience, and vitality.

Suzanne started her working life in healthcare – moving from being a practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging, to educator and to Associate Professor. She has 30+ years’ experience of teaching and training at an advanced level and is a multi-Award Winning Neuroscience based Coach and Trainer.

· In 2022 she was one of 3 finalists in a Global Award for Education and Training (ANLP)
· Best Neuroscience Based Coaching Provider in NZ - 2023 (Corporate Vision Magazine)
· Best Neuroscience Coaching Provider – NZ 2024 (Global Business Insight Awards)
· Global Leader in Neuroscience Based Coaching services 2024 - Client Services Excellence Award (Corporate Vision)
· Leadership Development Consultancy of the Year in the Corporate 2025 (LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards)

She is trained in a range of techniques including: mBraining2.0, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Mindfulness, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, ACT, Havening, Heartmath, IDT (Interactive Drawing Therapy), Time Line Therapy, Existential Coaching, Map of Meaning, The Emotional Culture Deck, Solution Focused Brief Therapy for severe stress and anxiety, Rapid Results Coaching, Neurocoaching, Trauma Informed Coaching and Refocussing Counselling.

In 2025 she rebranded her company as bwise Coaching Academy, offering a new level of Coaching Certification that is wisdom focused, integrated, systemic and embodied.

She has authored numerous books, book chapters, magazine articles and has written regularly for Great Health Guide, Worldwide Coaching Magazine and Rapport. Her latest book: Coaching Reimagined: Expanding Human Potential – was her third book to reach best seller status.

Suzanne has worked for many years with Grow and her workshops are highly evaluated, she also works as a trainer with the NZ Coaching and Mentoring Center.

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Suzanne, along with Sarah Carruthers, have published a book ‘The Ultimate Gratitude Journal’ (the forward of which was written by Professor Paul Gilbert, OBE).

The Ultimate Gratitude Journal makes developing an effective daily practice that will rewire your brain to be healthier and happier easy: making being grateful as natural as breathing. Being accountable will not only short-circuit negative thought loops, but will help you shift your focus to a positive one, cultivate mindfulness and create a different way of living.

Our brains have an in-built negativity bias: designed not to make us happy, but to help us survive. But by focusing on what’s wrong, and keeping us safe, it can lead us to feeling stressed, worried, fearful, sad… even though there are lots of positive things going on in our lives. In effect, the brain is like Velcro for negative experiences, but Teflon for positive ones.

The Ultimate Gratitude Journal makes developing an effective daily practice easy: making being grateful as natural as breathing.