Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thrive?
Thrive is an online video course, consisting of 38 videos over 23 classes, which teaches you how you transform your wellbeing. It has been very carefully designed, using expert knowledge of neuroscience, psychology and mind training, to help you to beat stress and develop resilience to anxiety and depression.
Thrive teaches you both the science and practice of how to beat stress, so first you'll learn what stress really is and how it affects you, then you'll learn the practical tools to beat stress and develop resilience to anxiety and depression. Don't let stress hold you back in life, learn how to be happy and healthy even with a stressful lifestyle.
How does it work?
Firstly, Thrive teaches you what stress really is, plus why and how it affects your mind, brain and body. Once you understand the science of stress and how stress affects you, you'll be firmly in control. Whilst it would be nice if we could eliminate all the stress from our lives, that's not practical. Thrive teaches you the practical tools you need to develop resilience to stress, so that you can lead a happy and healthy life, even with a stressful lifestyle. Thrive achieves this by teaching you how to make positive adaptations so that your mind, brain and body can develop resilience to stress, anxiety and depression. Thrive also gives you a framework for how to live your life, so that you don't get knocked off course by stress and instead lead a happy, healthy and purposeful life.
How long does it take to work?
You'll learn many different practical techniques for adapting to stress and research shows that positive benefits can be experienced after just 7 to 8 minutes of practice for some of the techniques. Other techniques take longer, for example 30 minutes of practice a day for 2 weeks. Research also shows that the more you practice, the more you will benefit. At first, you'll experience the benefits during the practical classes themselves, then as you continue to practice, you'll experience the benefits in your life as a whole. Thrive is designed to change your mind, brain and body's reaction to stress and this happens progressively over time. In later classes, Thrive provides you with a framework for how to live your life, so that you don't get knocked off course by stress and you can begin to use this framework straight away.
Who will benefit from taking the course?
If you have a stressful lifestyle, whether that be trying to juggle your work and home life, raise children, look after elderly parents, manage your finances, study for exams or you simply want to learn how to develop resilience to future stress in your life, this course is for you. The course has no prerequisites and is suitable for young and older people alike.
How much does it cost?
Thrive is my gift to you, it's completely free of charge. My vision is a world where nobody suffers from mental illness and this gift is hopefully one step towards that vision.
When does the course start and finish?
Once you've enrolled, you can start the course whenever you like. Thrive is a self-paced, online video course, which you can take at your own pace. You can watch the classes as many times as you like and there's no time limit on accessing the course. So if you need to refresh your memory on any of the classes, you can do that, and if you find particular classes especially helpful, you can watch them as many times as you like.
How long is the course?
Thrive is a self-paced course, so you can take the classes whenever you like. There are a total of 38 videos over 23 classes, totaling 4.5 hours of video. In addition to the videos are a series of class summary slides, which you can download for reference.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the course for as long as you like, across all of your devices, whether that be your computer, phone or tablet.
Do you provide a course completion certificate?
Yes, upon completion of the course, you will receive a downloadable course completion certificate, with your name and the date of completion.
What devices can I use to access the course?
You can take the course on your computer, phone or tablet.
Do you offer group discounts for my business or organisation?
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Do you offer personal coaching?
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Should I take this course if I'm suffering from a mental illness?
If you are in any way unsure about the suitability of this course for your individual circumstances, please consult your doctor before you enrol in the course. This course is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Full details of our terms and conditions of use can be found via the link at the bottom of the page, 'Terms of Use'.
How can I contact you?
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How can I arrange for you to speak at our event/company?
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Where are the class summary slides?
Once you've enrolled, you'll find the class summary slides beneath the videos. There is a 'download' link beneath each class summary slide.