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Where compassion and possibilities thrive.

Practical, evidence-based learning experiences and resources that challenge outdated thinking, strengthen compassion and support people to thrive

– even under pressure –

not to put up with impossible situations, but to gain clarity about what matters most - and respond with authenticity.

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The next free PDF called : 'What if it's Possible?' is due Friday 18th September

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Please note, there are other sessions that run privately for organisations or cohorts that do not appear on these public pages - but you can find general information about staff support, caregivers or various using the menu. My logo is the Home button.

2026 and 2027 sessions

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I'm Karrie Marshall

I’ve spent over four decades working across health, social care, adult learning and the arts, supporting people who care deeply about others—and sometimes forget themselves.

Through teaching, leadership and creative practice, I’ve been curious about what truly sustains compassion without burnout and creates empowering, humane environments.

I developed The Four Five Formula® to provide a sustainable background for this practice.

My passion includes personal growth and post trauma growth programmes (taught in statutory and community environments). These have also been an essential part of my own life process.

Four Five Formula

Along the way, I discovered that grace, self-compassion and possibility-thinking are not soft options, but practical antidotes to pressure and overwhelm. My work blends evidence-informed practice, creativity and lived experience, and has supported thousands of people to reconnect with hope, agency and meaning. At heart, I believe learning is a lifelong, shared process—hope in action, as we grow together.

'You feel validated! Learning about my point of power was very useful. It’s something I highly value. This course changed how I handle things. I’m more confident and am clearer about how to set compassionate boundaries.'

- Community Programme

‘I liked the exercises because you get to think properly. I enjoyed [this]. I'd never thought about the residents in that way... I realised how much I focused on everything that was wrong…. It was a revelation …it’s still a lightbulb moment for me. This showed me how to see differently. I’m so grateful.’

- Care Home Programme

“The principles increased my confidence. I felt more empowered and became more proactive. I feel more validated and see possibilities, which feels good. It’s been life changing.’

- Health Practioner

2026-2027 Online Sessions

2026 Inspire Your Life Authentically - living in alignment with what matters to you. 12 sessions. Running again in 2027.
2026 Finding Your Way: A Creative Journey for Caregivers. 4 sessions. Running again in 2027.
2027 Leader's agency Reset Programme. 5 sessions
2026 When Caring Deeply Feels Exhausting: compassion for staff working in pressured systems. 1 session. Running again in 2027 as 2 sessions.
In development based on Trauma Trust and Transformation from 2021-2025: NEW: Reclaiming, Embracing And Integrating What Was Lost: Women's Programme (8 sessions)