Switch Off & Set Better Boundaries: A Virtual Workshop

Help your team protect their time, maintain energy, and prevent burnout with this practical and engaging virtual boundaries workshop. Created by The WorkWell Doctors for Avva Experience, this session combines occupational psychology with actionable strategies to help individuals and teams set healthier boundaries and switch off effectively.

The WorkWell Doctors are award-winning medical professionals specializing in workplace wellbeing, performance, and behavior change, led by Dr Nirja Joshi and Dr Alex Lai. They bring extensive experience delivering science-backed training to global organizations.

Modern work often blurs the line between professional and personal life, making it harder to disconnect and recover. This corporate wellness workshop explores the science behind switching off and why boundaries are essential for both performance and long-term wellbeing.

Participants will explore:

• 🛑 Switching Off & Recovery – Understand the importance of psychological detachment and recovery time
• 🧠 Boundary Styles – Identify whether you are a segmentor or integrator and what this means in practice
• 💬 Saying No with Confidence – Learn practical scripts and techniques to manage expectations
• ⚖️ Managing Workload Boundaries – Set limits that protect both wellbeing and productivity
• ⏸️ The Science of Breaks – Understand why regular breaks are essential for focus and performance
• 🔄 Team-Level Boundaries – Explore how teams can create healthier ways of working together

The 60-minute workshop includes interactive polls, breakout discussions, and exercises to create a personalized Boundary Commitment Card. 

The 30-minute session provides a focused overview of key principles, including boundary styles and practical scripts, along with a commitment exercise.

Participants will leave with clear, actionable strategies to set boundaries, protect their time, and improve overall wellbeing and performance.

OUR STANDARD EVENT FORMAT:

–> Welcome and Introduction: Your facilitator introduces the session and sets the context.
–> Boundary Foundations: Overview of boundaries, recovery, and workplace wellbeing.
–> Key Concepts: Introduction to boundary styles, psychological detachment, and workload management.
–> Interactive Exercises: Participants take part in polls, reflection, and boundary-setting activities.
–> Practical Strategies: Learn techniques to set boundaries and switch off effectively.
–> Breakout Discussion (60-minute session): Peer discussion and boundary planning.
–> Live Q&A and Close: Final takeaways and actionable next steps.

• Q: What platform is this virtual workshop run on? A: We run this virtual workshop on Zoom as standard, but we can also run on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex. Some restrictions may apply.
• Q: Can we run this experience using our own meeting link? A: Yes, you absolutely can. While we typically provide a secure link for the online workshop, you are welcome to use your company’s own meeting link if that’s more convenient for your team.
• Q: Is this event hosted? A: Yes, this virtual workshop is led by a live, qualified wellbeing expert and facilitator. There will also be an Avva Event Technician supporting the technical side of your event.
• Q: What is the difference between the 30 and 60 minute sessions? A: The 30 minute session provides a focused overview with practical strategies and quick wins. The 60 minute session includes deeper interaction, breakout discussions, and personalized boundary planning.
• Q: Is this experience suitable for all participants? A: Yes, this boundaries virtual workshop is suitable for all experience levels and is ideal for professionals, teams, and leaders.
• Q: Do participants need any materials? A: No materials are required. Participants simply need a device with internet access and a quiet space to engage in the session.
• Q: Is this suitable for workplace wellness events? A: Absolutely. This virtual workshop is ideal for corporate wellness programs, burnout prevention initiatives, and team performance sessions.
• Q: Can this experience work for global teams? A: Yes, the format is designed to be accessible and inclusive for both national and international teams.
• Q: Can we customize the session? A: Yes, the workshop can be tailored depending on your goals, whether that’s improving work-life balance, reducing burnout, or supporting team wellbeing.
• Q: Can we change the length of the experience? A: Yes, you can choose between a 30 or 60 minute session depending on your schedule.
• Q: What is the Switch Off & Set Better Boundaries virtual workshop? A: This expert-led virtual class helps participants set healthier boundaries, switch off effectively, and manage workload demands with confidence.
• Q: What are the benefits and outcomes of this workshop? A: Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to set healthier boundaries, manage workload effectively, and switch off after work. They will leave with actionable tools to support wellbeing, recovery, and performance.
• Q: Who is this workshop suitable for? A: This online experience is ideal for professionals, teams, and leaders navigating high workloads. We recommend the workshop if you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout.
• Q: Is this workshop suitable for remote teams? A: Of course. This digital workshop is well-suited to remote, hybrid, and office-based teams.

To maintain a sense of balance and well-being at the workplace and in life, and to protect yourself, you should know how to set and maintain healthy boundaries. Constant notifications, Zoom meetings, tasks, and growing workloads blur the boundaries between employees’ professional and personal time. 

We at Avva Experience designed this engaging and informative workplace boundaries workshop to help participants protect their time, create a healthier work environment, and reduce daily overload.

• Prevent Burnout: In this class, you’ll learn how to protect your personal time, recognise signs of overload, and establish boundaries before stress becomes overwhelming.
• Maintain Healthy Work-Life Balance: You’ll discover practical strategies to create clearer boundaries between work and personal life, under the guidance of our expert host. We’ll help you be fully present outside of work, without feelings of guilt.
• Boost Your Energy: Participants will understand the science behind psychological detachment, timely breaks, and recovery. As a result, teams will recharge effectively, maintain energy throughout the week, and work more productively.
• Increase Confidence: You’ll build the skills and language needed to say no respectfully. After the workshop, you’ll communicate boundaries with greater confidence.
• Get Actionable Strategies: You’ll learn about proven techniques to enhance your daily habits, improve your workload management, and support your overall wellbeing. All these methods can be used immediately.
• Create Sustainable Habits: Develop simple routines that will help you manage your time, maintain productivity, and protect your energy. 

And remember, setting boundaries isn’t selfish. It’s a way to protect your wellbeing and maintain a healthy balance.

• Payment is required upon confirmation of your booking. The full balance can be paid or a deposit if you are unsure of attendee numbers.
• Payment can be made either via card or transfer.
• A full refund can be made on cancellations more than 30 days prior to a scheduled event.
• You can change the date or time of your experience up to 14 days prior to a scheduled event based on availability.
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