SPARKS: From Band-Aids
to Breakthroughs
What is SPARKS?
More than just a catchy acronym, SPARKS offers a refreshing way to reconnect with yourself - without the overwhelm of traditional self-care checklists, or the guilt that creeps in when self-sacrificers start admitting they have needs too. It’s a practical, compassionate framework that supports six essential areas of wellbeing - without adding to your mental load.
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Safety & Boundaries
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P
Physical Health & Body Care
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Achievement & Acknowledgement
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Relationships & Connections
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Kindness & Nurturance
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Spontaneity & Entertainment
At the heart of the SPARKS approach is a simple but powerful shift: moving from DOING to BEING.
It’s not about how much you accomplish - or how perfectly you tick off your self-care to-do list. It’s about knowing you’re already enough, even when you're not producing, performing, or fixing.
In this 50-second video, Danielle shares her own lightbulb moment: realising that even her self-care had become another form of over-functioning. Another list. Another task. All geared toward achieving for others - clients, family, friends - and even herself.What was missing? Space. Self-trust. And the ability to feel grounded in who she was, not just what she did.SPARKS is here to flip that script.It’s about more than saying “I'm okay.”
It’s about actually being okay - so you can show up for yourself and others in ways that are sustainable, fulfilling, and actually aligned with who you are.
SPARKS Levels
Finding your best SPARKS fit!
The truly awesome thing about SPARKS is how customisable it is. So whether self-care is something you have a vague idea about, something you think you're already nailing, or something you've realised you need to concentrate on this coming year—SPARKS has an option to suit!
Use this guide to find the support that matches your current needs and priorities. Whether you’re just curious, ready to make small, manageable shifts, or prepared to dive deeper and address long-standing patterns, there’s a SPARKS solution to help you feel more balanced, supported, and sparky.
Read on to find your SPARKY Level. Take a look at the boxes below, find the one that feels like you, and get started!
SPARKS: Level 1
Check out just How SPARKY Are You via the quiz below then start your journey with our free resources - like the SPARKS Starter Kit, and On-Demand Webinar.
Start Exploring with our Level 1 SPARKS Resources via the buttons below!
SPARKS: Level 2
Changing Up How You Show Up… In AND Out of the Therapy Room!
I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the freebies and that they’ve given you the inspiration and tools to start you on your SPARKY-way! If those resources are enough to keep you feeling grounded, balanced, and your most SPARKY self - seriously - amazing! But if you’re looking for a little extra support or guidance to implement and maintain your SPARKS, then check out these additional options:
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Foundation SPARKS Membership
With SPARKS you transform how you show up for yourself and your clients & the SPARKS Membership is the most cost effective way to do that. It unlocks exclusive benefits to keep your self-care & professional growth on track including:
Discounts on workshops, group supervision, & coaching programs.
Quarterly Coaching Call or Body-Doubling Session: Tailored support to help you stay SPARKS-aligned.
Bonus Resources: Custom imagery exercises, chatbots, & tools to deepen your SPARKS practice.
Perfect for therapists seeking some ongoing support without a major time or money commitment.
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SPARKS Group Supervision
Twice monthly sessions with board-approved supervisors to provide you with a supportive, collaborative environment to sharpen your professional skills while still prioritising your well-being.
Share challenges and insights with like-minded therapists.
Celebrate your achievements instead of minimising what you're already doing well.
Receive actionable feedback and strategies to integrate SPARKS into your personal and professional practice.
Ideal for those wanting to combine regular professional growth and development with personal care.
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Quarterly Interactive Workshops
Each workshop blends personal reflection, practical tools, and community connection with:
Hands-On Learning: Explore practical applications of SPARKS strategies for therapists & clients.
Targeted Topics: Each workshop focuses on practical ways to get & stay SPARKY, like how to manage the inner critic, let go of perfectionism or use AI to reduce your mental load.
For Life and Work: Gain tools to nurture your own SPARKS while learning strategies you can apply with clients.
Perfect for therapists ready to embrace focused, interactive learning that supports both personal growth and professional excellence.
SPARKS: Level 3
Learn how to address and rewire those old, unhelpful pathways that keep you stuck in guilt, burnout and the constant strain of always needing to be DOING more.
Is the SPARKS Group Coaching Program Right For You?
How many of these statements sound a little too familiar?
“I would have nodded along to every single one of these statements just 18 months ago. So if they hit too close to home, please know you’re not alone. In fact, you are exactly who I created the SPARKS Group Coaching Program for. These aren’t surface-level struggles - they’re signs of deep-rooted patterns and old pathways that no amount of bubble baths or Pilates classes can re-route (and no amount of PD can 'cure'). If you’re ready to go deeper and finally rewrite those unhelpful stories, the SPARKS Coaching Program is here for you”.
– Danielle Graber | Head Trainer & Founder of SPARKS
SPARKS Group Coaching
How SPARKY do you want to get?
We’ve started with the essentials - the SPARKS freebies to inspire you to re-think how you look after yourself and SPARK meaningful reflection. For those looking for additional structure or guidance, our affordable memberships, workshops, and group supervision options provide actionable tools to integrate SPARKS into your life and work.
But if you’re ready to go all in - to make a lasting transformation that sticks - our Premium SPARKS Group Coaching Program is here to help you really level up!
Daily SPARKS Prompts: Thoughtfully crafted 600-second tasks to guide your self-reflection and growth.
Weekly Live Coaching Sessions: Interactive group calls where you’ll receive real-time support and connect with other participants.
Private Facebook Group: Stay motivated with an exclusive community of therapists committed to getting more SPARKY.
1:1 Bonus Session: Receive personalised guidance tailored to your unique challenges and goals.
Ready to Rewrite Some Old Stories?
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know when the doors open again for this
exclusive program.
Feel Good Enough - In and Out of the therapy room!
The Origin of SPARKS: My Story
Like so many of you, I became a therapist because I wanted to help others. But as the years went by, I found myself caught in the same patterns I saw in my clients - overextending, second-guessing, and feeling like no amount of effort would ever be “enough.” I was helping everyone but myself, slowly burning out and feeling trapped in a cycle that no amount of traditional self-care could fix.
When I hit my own breaking point, I knew I needed to dig deeper. I began exploring the root causes of burnout and self-sacrifice, both in myself and in other therapists. What I found was that many of us carry these struggles from unmet needs dating back to childhood - needs that often drew us to the very profession we love - but leave us vulnerable to over-giving and perfectionism.
That’s why I created SPARKS. It’s the framework I wish I’d had from the start - an approach that goes beyond quick fixes to help us heal, grow, and thrive as therapists and individuals. With SPARKS, you’ll gain tools to stop running on empty and finally feel like you’re doing enough for both yourself and others.
What if you could… Imagine if you could let go of that constant inner critic, feel confident in the choices you make, and stop feeling like you’re never quite enough—both as a therapist and as a person. SPARKS is here to help you do just that, plus give you the practical tools to feel less exhausted and more you.
I’m Danielle, a Clinical Psychologist and practice owner, and I know what it’s like to be in your shoes. That’s why I created SPARKS, a framework designed specifically to meet therapists' real needs - not the surface ones we try and address with traditional self-care, but the ones at the core that fuel those burnout cycles. SPARKS is about tackling the roots of self-sacrifice and perfectionism, so you can finally feel like you’re enough without the struggle.
This approach is packed with evidence-based tools and exercises that fit into your busy life without adding to your mental load. SPARKS will help you:
Feel more present and less pressured,
Make choices that prioritise your well-being,
Build lasting resilience through small, impactful shifts,and
Finally start to feel GOOD ENOUGH - both in AND out of the therapy room.
P.S. As a SPARKS participant, you’ll become part of a supportive community of like-minded therapists and gain access to tools you can use for yourself and your clients.
I really do know what it's like to be in your shoes!
Imagine what this new path could feel like!
FAQs about SPARKS
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While SPARKS was designed by a therapist and with therapists in mind, many of the insights and tools can benefit anyone in a caring profession, including teachers, first responders, and other healthcare workers. SPARKS tackles underlying patterns of self-sacrifice and perfectionism that often lead to burnout, so if that resonates with you, you’re most welcome here!
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SPARKS is designed to fit into your life with small, sustainable changes. The resources, prompts, and exercises can be done in short bursts, helping you build resilience without adding stress. And you won't believe how much extra time you have when you're no longer relying on 4 hours of doom-scrolling and reality-tv bingeing to get through your day!
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Don’t worry! All group coaching sessions are recorded, so you can catch up at your convenience. You’ll still be able to participate in the private group discussions, share reflections, and receive feedback.
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Yes, you can absolutely take parts of the SPARKS approach and start using them with your clients right away. And like anything else, the deeper you dive and the more you learn and implement for yourself, the more you’ll be able to effectively share with your clients.
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Absolutely! SPARKS can be tailored for workplaces and organisations that support others - whether that’s through education, healthcare, community work, or beyond.
It’s designed to strengthen workplace wellbeing by addressing common psychosocial factors that contribute to stress - like competing demands, limited autonomy, dealing with the limitations of our roles, and a lack of easily accessible support (e.g., in rural areas).
Through SPARKS, teams can build shared language, prioritise strategies that sustain their well-being, and align with best-practice frameworks for creating mentally healthy, supportive environments.
Want to explore what that could look like in your setting? Get in touch - we’re happy to create a training option that fits your needs and culture.