How Two Organisations Used Resilience First Aid to Build a More Supportive Workplace Culture Many workplaces are looking for practical ways to support mental health earlier, before stress, burnout or disconnection escalate into something more serious. Leaders often recognise the importance of mental health, but still face a difficult question: how do you give people

As High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) continues to grow across sectors such as emergency services, mining, and defence, maintaining the quality and integrity of delivery becomes increasingly important. To support this, we’re pleased to announce Andrew Palacios as Driven’s first HART Master Trainer. Andrew brings a depth of experience that strongly aligns with the environments

How HART proactively supports resilience and work experience High Adversity Resilience Training (HART), was developed for people who work in roles where stress is not occasional, but part of the job. In these settings, resilience matters not only for coping in the moment, but for long-term wellbeing, sustainable performance, healthy teams, and the ability to

Today we are releasing the National Resilience Index – USA & Australia 2026, a two-nation resilience report covering Q1 2024 to Q4 2025. Built from 14,652 PR6 resilience assessments gathered over the past two years, this report tracks how people are adapting under sustained disruption – and where vulnerability is widening. The message is clear:

A Year for Practical Skills Major trends over the last 12 months signalled that there’s more uncertainty ahead – what impact will artificial intelligence have in the near future? How will robotics influence job security? What does global instability and geopolitical tensions mean for us? Not to mention digital overload, as doomscrolling on social media

HART – New Assessment & Virtual Coach High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) is about learning advanced skills for occupations with unique challenges. This includes exposures faced by first responders, those working in healthcare, security, defence, and other occupations. The reality is that in these occupations, there is a lot of training on how to physically

Resilience First Aid (RFA) equips workers and leaders with proactive skills to recognise psychosocial hazards early, hold safe conversations, de-escalate risk, and connect people with formal supports. This document explains how RFA aligns with the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice on Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work and how it enables employers to meet

Join us for a Live Webinar During the session we’ll be exploring validated and accredited resilience programs that make prevention practical. We’re working towards helping people proactively. Let’s not wait until it’s too late – act earlier. This is where we need to have confidence in the programs we implement with people. Confidence comes from

Expanding Proven Resilience Assessment Over the past decade, the Predictive 6 Factor Resilience Scale (PR6) has evolved from a concise 16-item questionnaire into a comprehensive framework for understanding and strengthening resilience. What began as a groundbreaking model defining the Six Domains of Resilience has steadily expanded through extensive research, longitudinal studies, and practical application across

Resilience First Aid Updated – New Materials & Virtual Coach We’re continuing to evolve Resilience First Aid (RFA) to keep it at the cutting edge of proven prevention programs. Following our recent research paper, we’re excited to announce a major update to RFA, our internationally recognised, accredited mental health certification course. Whether you prefer an

CReC Accreditation We’re proud to announce that the Certified Resilience Coach (CReC) program has officially been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Continuing Coach Education (CCE) program. This prestigious accreditation recognises the quality and impact of the CReC program, enabling coaches who complete the training to earn ICF-approved continuing education credits as

The best resilience quotes resonate with something deep inside the human spirit. They endure because they touch the parts of us that are hurting, that are trying, the parts that say “Maybe I’m not enough for this.” The parts of us that hope our future is not determined by the stars, but by our own

Inspirational quotes become quotes by distilling an important truth about human experience. These truths are often hard won and stand the test of time – they are relevant regardless of the challenge or the life you’re given. Let yourself be inspired by the best of inspirational quotes, or share with a friend who could use

When you need some stress relief, there’s nothing better to read than quotes about stress. It reminds you that everyone in the world deals with stress, and many people have overcome stressful situations. You are not alone.   You may also want to inspire someone going through a high-pressure period with some stress quotes. Encourage

RFA 2025 Impact Research The need for scalable, evidence-based mental health prevention solutions is urgent. The latest large-scale evaluation of Resilience First Aid (RFA) – a neuroscience-based training program developed by Hello Driven – confirms that structured resilience training can significantly improve both personal resilience and peer support capability, contributing meaningfully to mental health prevention

Shifting to Action Each day we are confronted with headlines that feed into a growing atmosphere of uncertainty. From global instability to rapid technological shifts, many people are left wondering: what does the future hold? And more personally, how do we stay steady when the world around us feels unpredictable and sometimes overwhelming? New research

CReC Update: 2025 The world is changing, and our understand of resilience is evolving along side it. This is why I’m excited to announce the updated Certified Resilience Coach (CReC) training program, bringing in the latest research and digital tools. This comprehensive upgrade brings the latest research, enhanced tools, and an AI-powered learning assistant to

Resilience First Aid Achieves AACME Accreditation and Expands Through Strategic Healthcare Partnership Burnout impacts nearly one in three healthcare workers, and suicide rates among physicians are alarmingly high. Driven, a global leader in resilience training, is taking bold steps to change that. The Driven flagship program, Resilience First Aid (RFA), has now achieved accreditation by

This peer reviewed study published in the Journal of Applied Neurosciences highlights the pressing need for proactive mental health strategies broadly in professional contexts, as well as in high-stress professions like healthcare and emergency services. Traditional mental health interventions often focus on reactive measures, addressing issues only after they manifest. The Resilience First Aid (RFA)

Resilience is a key concept within counselling and allied health fields, however its integration into formal training and practice is rarely explored. A new study published in the Counselling Education and Supervision journal by Raissa Miller, Rebecca Dickinson, and Eric T. Beeson investigates how resilience can be effectively taught and applied by counsellors. Using the

Excited to announce the launch of our 1-day Resilience First Aid (RFA) Refresh training, designed for those already certified in RFA to extend their certification for another 3 years. Resilience First Aid is all about prevention – it shows us how we can build skills proactively to prevent mental health challenges, build a supportive environment,

Resilience training impact is of particular interest in the 2024 National Resilience Index report for Australia and the United States. This year’s report explores how both nations have navigated economic instability, global conflicts, and social challenges, with insights and trends into resilience in an increasingly complex world. Understanding Resilience and Its Importance Resilience is more

World Mental Health Day is here. For me it’s another reminder that, if we really invested in prevention, we wouldn’t need days like this to remind us about the importance of mental health. The goal – people living a lifestyle of actively investing in mental and physical health, designing their lives and broader society into

Watch: Podcast about Resilience First Aid and Advancing Despite Adversity Maria Ruberto appeared on The Imperfects Podcast, talking about Resilience First Aid and many important concepts about how we can all advance despite adversity. Watch the podcast below now: Explore CReC Explore RFA

PR6 Resilience Training Works Improvement in resilience is primarily measured by the validated Predictive 6 Factor Resilience Scale (PR6) psychometric tool. This provides a centralised method to measure the six domains of resilience. Overall Resilience Benefits Firstly, we found important benefits in participants moving from low resilience (PR6 = 0-50%) to high resilience (PR6 = 85%+). Reaching

Resilience and Personality – Open access research paper How does resilience and our personality traits interact? When does resilience become protective, and how can it influence personality development over time? We explore these questions in a new original research paper titled “Defining Protective Resilience – The 85% Threshold for Personality Development and Mental Health Risk Reduction”

Practical Problem-Solving for Peer Supporters The Default Mode Network (DMN) stands as interesting group of neural areas that has a unique role in introspection, daydreaming, and problem-solving. Recent studies have shown that the DMN is not just about idle thought but plays a critical role in creative thinking and problem-solving. Understanding the DMN’s function can

Resilience First Aid – Changing the Narrative If you want to do more about suicide prevention, but want to do it in a more uplifting and motivating way, then Resilience First Aid is ideal. Suicide Prevention Day is coming up in September, and the theme has just been announced as “Changing the Narrative”. This year’s

Mental Health Month 2024 – Shift to Primary Prevention Key Points: 🔄 May 2024 – Workplaces are shifting focus to primary prevention in mental health ❗ What are the shortcomings of crisis intervention, and why we need to shift 📈 Primary prevention builds resilience, prevents issues before they occur 🚀 See a practical approach to

Certified Resilient Workplace (CReW) – Best Practice Recognition Key Points: 🌟 Introducing the Certified Resilient Workplace (CReW) Program 🏅 Free recognition for workplaces prioritising mental health prevention 🏢 Flexible application – individual departments or entire workplace 🔬 Grounded in science – Resilience First Aid & PR6 Resilience Model Driven, a leader in resilience training and

Resilience First Aid (RFA) – Open access research paper In this research paper we discuss Resilience First Aid (RFA) and its development as a primary prevention program designed to enhance peer support skills, aiming to mitigate the escalating global suicide rates through a strength-based approach. This approach introduces a proactive method to tackle the dire impacts

High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) – Open access research paper We introduce the High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) Program, tailored for individuals in High Adversity Occupations (HAOs) such as first responders, healthcare workers, and military personnel, and others facing extreme challenges at work.  These individuals face significant risks due to their exposure to potentially traumatic

High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) Accredited Certification High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) Certification is an accredited 2-day program to build advanced resilience skills in people exposed to extreme stress. This is valuable preventative training for people in emergency services, defense, healthcare, crisis call centers, as well as educators and other professionals who can benefit from specialised skills. HART

Driven’s new National Resilience Index Report for 2023 is officially released. This year we explore both the US and Australia’s resilience levels in the first 2-nation report. We find a mutual starting point between the two nations, quickly going into opposite directions following global conflicts and cost of living pressures. The theme of this report

RFA Info Session – Webinar Recording Learn about the origin and research behind Resilience First Aid, and why more organisations are adopting it as a best practice mental health prevention program. https://youtu.be/HXThV5A-TEU Getting Started Interested in implementing RFA as an accredited strength-based approach to uplift organisational culture? Contact us at info@hellodriven.com to discuss how RFA

How a Supportive Work Environment Boosts Creativity, Innovation, and Collaboration Whiplash from pandemic-induced work from home, following by organisations trying to bring staff back to the office has left many scrambling to get some sense of normal. A good portion of people not wanting to return to the office have passed on a simple message

Resilience First Aid – Proactively Managing Workplace Psychosocial Risks Psychosocial risks include factors such as job stress, workplace conflict, and lack of support. These have a significant impact on employees’ mental health and wellbeing. To promote mentally healthy workplaces, the New South Wales (NSW) Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy emphasises the importance of preventive measures in addressing

Driven’s new National Resilience Index Report for 2022 is officially released. The report tracks Australia’s evolving resilience response through the challenges of the last to years, focusing particularly on recent events with Omicron, Russia & Ukraine, and ongoing floods. Highlights from the report: In Q4 of 2021, Australia saw a new low in resilience, coming

RESILIENCE FIRST AID AS RECOGNISED TRAINING Driven is proud to announce that Resilience First Aid has been awarded full accreditation by QIP and Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. This accreditation certifies Resilience First Aid as a best practice suicide prevention program, highlighting the years of research and dedication

What does it look like in the brain when you help to calm someone else who is experiencing distress? New research helps show which areas are activated, producing some interesting findings and implications.   Watch the video below to learn more about the research and what it means for us in everyday life. https://youtu.be/o-eMLluAJJY Watch

FirstWatch and Driven Announce CAPCE Accreditation for “Driven Resilience Training”; the smartphone app using AI Technology to support mental health and wellness through resilience training. We are honored to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Driven Resilience Training uses virtual coaching powered by artificial intelligence (AI). By investing just

Australia has had some major ups and downs since COVID began, and even before that with the bushfires in 2019. We’ve been monitoring the impact of this on the capacity of people to be resilient through the last two years, and noticed some interesting effects. In June 2021 Australians reached the lowest level of resilience

Achieving your goals rests on the interplay of motivation and systems – how you get motivated is just as important as the way you turn motivation into action.    This article can help you if you…   Feel demotivated Feel like you don’t achieve anything in life Keep postponing your plans Keep quitting your plans

We all owe Adele’s friends a great debt – without them, her newest album 30 might have never graced our 2021. Adele says this album documents “the most turbulent period” of her life.   For many people, the last two years are likely to have been one of their most turbulent periods of life. Our

There comes a point where you realise that you’ve entered a new season of your life, like on a TV show. The characters are different. The locations have changed. What used to make up the texture of each day has been altered in multiple ways – large and small. And how much has changed? In

What is the aim of the World Mental Health Day? World Mental Health Day was established to raise awareness about particular mental health topics each year. More and more, the call for awareness has grown into a call for action.   People are struggling more than ever with mental health. Over the last 15 years,

What is a mental health assessment? A mental health assessment usually comes in the form of a mental health quiz, which tests how you score for different factors, like stress or anxiety. These factors are usually empirically tested and can be discovered through analysing symptoms. For example, a factor in depression is often stress, and

Positive motivation techniques in this article can help if:   You’re feeling unmotivated You’re not clear on your goals You want to get more done Jump to:   What is the definition of positive motivation? Positive vs negative motivation Positive motivation techniques Positive motivation at work Positive motivation in sport Positive motivation music What is

How Maria Ruberto Took Driven’s ideas inTo this Primary School Maria Ruberto, Director of Salutegenics Psychology, partnered with a Melbourne primary school called Diamond Creek East Primary School (DCEPS) when they were interested in developing a wellness program. DCEPS wanted to know: What ideas of mental wellness really work? How will we get the children

What are the key components of resilience? The main components used to measure resilience differ depending on which scale you go by, and which person you ask. Your mom, for example, might say hard work. Social media might say resilience is following your dreams. But what of the scientists and psychologists? Even in scientific circles,

How exactly we collectively decided that pink/purple is the colour for salt and vinegar chips is one of those enduring Australian mysteries. Still, the bright packaging tells of the dangers that lie beneath – flavouring so intense that your lips will still be tender for days if you dare eat the whole pack.

Please note that client confidentiality has been protected via an alias name and that client permission has been granted for this case. “In 2018, Diva attended my clinic for psychological intervention and therapy for her symptoms pertaining to OCD. She was 28 years old, a scientist by trade, and worked full time in a lab.

“Work-life balance” causes a lot of discussion and debate. Working professionals can spend their lives chasing the perfect balance. However, the idea of work-life balance is a myth – research does not support this as a sustainable concept on which to base your life around. Work is a part of life in a deep and

Evidence-based management is rising in popularity. This is mostly due to an increased ability to access and analyse data – it’s ultimately from data that we get our evidence to support key decisions. That said, Human Resources is usually seen as a ‘soft skills’ industry. This means evidence frequently takes a back seat while intuitions

Resilience synonyms each reveal a nuanced angle of resilience, and each synonym for resilience has different implied actions. Etymology is full of deep meaning waiting to be excavated. Check out the synonyms below for resilience to gain a deeper understanding of one the most crucial human skills. 🔍 Resilience is not just set of skills,

“Everyone should do this training” – How Anton Guinea Took Driven to the Coal Industry When he was 21, Anton suffered a near fatal accident at work as an electrician – changing the trajectory of his life. From then on, he was instilled with a passion for workplace safety, and has developed multiple tools, research,

In evolutionary terms, resilience has always been important for the survival of species. However – for humans – resilience is less about physical factors and more about higher cognitive functions, such as working towards a sense of purpose, problem solving, maintaining emotional composure, and more. As the main bipedal species, this means resilience is not

Resilience is made up of six core domains. At the top of the domains is Vision, which is the most important of all the domains. So, what makes it more important for resilience than other domains? What are the consequences if we do not take care of this domain above all others? Vision is about

‘Holistic care’ is increasingly an ideal for various forms of therapy and coaching. However, models developed for this purpose still fell short of living up to the holistic concept. The exposome presents us with a concept that lives up to the ideal of being truly holistic. What is the exposome? While the genome is the

Driven is taking on a long-standing challenge.   Emergency responders and military personnel face challenges beyond those of the general population. Responders deal daily with situations most people hope to never witness once in their entire lives. COVID has highlighted as well how some face harsh working environments every day.   However, simply being in

When we began our study into the science of resilience, our initial search for a resilience measurement system revealed something curious – none of the major resilience measures incorporated physical health. Turns out that for decades now, psychological resilience has mainly been studied as a mental concept – an abstract property living in somewhere in

We are heavily conditioned to favour outcome over process. When we prepare for a race, it’s all about the prize at the end. When we work on a project, it’s all about successful implementation. When we work hard, it’s all about getting that promotion. But here’s the problem – the outcome is just a small

Millions of people have lost their jobs through the COVID crisis. And even millions more young adults are facing the prospect of having to enter the job market in one of the worst recessions of history. If you’ve been affected by this, you know the incredible stress that comes from this – not only financially,

We all have our own unique personalities, further differentiated through our experiences and choices through life. Our personality traits exist across gradients, and we each land somewhere across all these traits.   Since an important part of resilience is exploring your own mind and beliefs, doing a personality test is a great way to enhance

What really helps us find joy in our work? Is it taking 10,000 steps a day? Being able to manage stress well? Quinoa? Or something else? Our peer-reviewed research build out the critical connection between resilience and job satisfaction to help answer these questions. My definition of resilience is to advance despite adversity. A definition

Nearly 800 million people are affected by mental health disorders around the world. Of these, depression and anxiety are the most common, affecting around 300 million each.   Awareness is an important part of finding help, which is where assessment tools are important. Free DASS Test The DASS is a widely-used psychometric test to check

I believe, quite strongly, that you should not get too distracted with neuroscience unless it drives useful decisions and actions. Keeping this focus is a way for us to manage Declarative Knowledge Overload (more about that in a previous article). This is why I want to talk to you today about Neuropeptide Y – it

DKO. The knockout punch that cognitively floors us every day. Declarative Knowledge Overload is the natural result of the increasing availability and ease of access to information: quite simply, we are no longer living in the age of information – we are now living in the age of information overload. And with this overload comes

Financial Issues & Stress Issues with money is cited to be the top reason for relationship breakdown. Add to that being a major contributor to many other issues such as difficulty sleeping, mood swings, depression, and anxiety, it’s important for us to look after our finances, and importantly, our mindset toward money. Just check out

Introducing Driven Teams An easy way to build resilience with groups If there was ever a time when we all needed resilience, this is it. In short, resilience gives us the ability to live meaningful and fulfilling lives despite all the challenges along the way. This has many benefits, including: Giving people a sense of

  Driven is the most comprehensive research-backed resilience coaching program available.   Now is the time for resilience coaching. I’ve created a comprehensive program to help coaches build resilience in the people they support.   I’ll be hosting a webinar to show you all the tools and resources we have available to help with resilience coaching.

Stress Management & Fostering Resilience Stress can be both a powerful motivator as well as a damaging hindrance. It all depends on how you use it! When experiencing some sort of pressure in life, we call this stress. Stress is usually the result of some sort of demand in our life, and we experience stress

By now you might have heard how exercise can increase important neurochemicals such as BDNF which is important for neuroplasticity. Exercise has been shown to have a lot of benefits for your brain, such as keeping you mental sharp, improving memory, and even preventing neurodegenerative diseases. This is interesting because it means that exercise is

  Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess and build personal resilience. Simply, the more resilient you are, the better you can handle a situation like the coronavirus pandemic and support those around you. Personally, I want to help

What is CBT? What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) is a form of treatment that focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns or behaviours. It’s a type of psychotherapy – an approach which looks primarily at your psychological makeup, exploring how your thoughts and emotions impact your life and

Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – How does dopamine actually work to motivate you? How can you control this to maintain persistence and tenacity during the pandemic? Let’s explore! Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess

  Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – Staying healthy is not just about looking after your body, but your brain as well. Let’s explore!   Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess and build personal resilience.

Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – Once you’re calm, what comes next? How do you get ahead of the curve and be more prepared for the future? Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess and build

Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – Meaning and purpose is the most important part of resilience. But how do we find this during a pandemic? Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess and build personal resilience.

Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – Our social connections are being disrupted. What does this mean, and how do we navigate this new challenge? Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes in helping people assess and build personal resilience. Simply,

Our next session on Resilience During a Pandemic – This time we are turning our attention to the domain of Composure. This is about how we manage our emotional state to stay calm and in control. Stress, worry, information overload… If there was ever a time when we need resilience, it is now. Driven specializes

Over the years we’ve seen how ‘resilience champions’ make a real impact in the wellness of those around them, and how they support wellness initiatives in organisations. In this webinar included: Sharing our insights on how we’ve seen champions make an impact Explore training that we’ve done around establishing people as resilience champions Chat about

What is the aim of the World Mental Health Day? The World Health Organisation started World Mental Health Day in 1992 as a way to raise awareness of mental health issues. Countries around the world celebrate World Mental Health day by discussing a particular theme released by the WHO for that year. The World Mental

Serotonin was long thought to be an exciting chemical involved in the pathways of reward processing, happiness and mood regulation[1]. Though, recent studies bring to light the complexities of this stimulant, and how little we really know of how it works. Certainly it is an important neurochemical and it can help us to understand resilience

Everyone has some level of resilience. What’s really exciting about this is that your level isn’t static, but dynamic: you have the ability to learn and become much more resilient. In this article we’ll show you many of the strategies, skills and resilience activities which are proven to work. With the Driven app you can